PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono Power Amplifiers
Propelled by one man’s resolute pursuit of acoustic perfection, the PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono Power Amplifiers encompass the vital significance of the power amplifier in the high fidelity chain, serving as the heartbeat of your audio setup. Through the genius of Bascom H. King, these acoustic masterpieces harmonize the supreme eloquence of a pair of vacuum tubes on their input stage with the robust potency of double parallel MOSFET outputs, capable of delivering up to 1,000 watts into 2Ω; a combination that articulates an array of engulfing soundscapes. Their mission: driving any loudspeaker to musical perfection. This is achieved through a meticulously designed zero-loss parallel vacuum tube input stage that introduces a sense of warmth and intimacy to your music. The fully paralleled and differentially coupled, balanced MOSFET output stage allows for precise tuning and fine control over your loudspeaker ensemble. This product is not just an amplifier, but a manifestation of one man’s lifetime commitment to superior sound reproduction. Harmonizing the unrelenting power of a MOSFET output with the delicate precision of vacuum tube input, the BHK Signature 300 signifies a remarkable accomplishment in amplification technology. Whether your system demands the rich detail resolution that stereo provides or the sheer driving force that mono brings, the BHK Signature series holds no competitor in its ability to render music in its purest form. The BHK Signature 300 Mono Power Amplifiers are not just another piece of hardware in your audio setup; they are instrumental in rendering a wholly immersive and sublime auditory experience.
Features:
- Zero-loss parallel vacuum tube input stage: This unique design element allows the BHK Signature 300 to faithfully render even the tiniest of details, thus enhancing your listening experience.
- Fully paralleled inside: This results in more precise control over your loudspeaker ensemble, as compared to traditional bridged approaches.
- Through-hole construction: Its all through-hole construction ensures the robustness and longevity of the amplifier.
- Single-ended input and balanced input: It comes with both RCA single-ended input and XLR balanced input for your convenience.
- High Power Output: With 300 watts 8Ω, 600 watts 4Ω, and 1000 watts 2Ω, you can be sure your loudspeakers will be driven to absolute musical perfection.
- Low distortion: Its distortion rate of less than 0.1% between 20Hz to 20kHz at rated power ensures you consume only the highest fidelity audio.
- Standby button: The front panel standby button for vacuum tube input allows for easy operation.
Benefits:
- Broadened Auditory Experience: The BHK Signature 300 works to not only enhance the fidelity of your audio but also to broaden your auditory experience.
- Ultimate Driving Power: Its high power output ensures your loudspeakers are driven to absolute musical excellence.
- Detail Preservation: The specific design parameters of the BHK Signature 300 bring out the nuances and fine details often lost in traditional power amplifiers.
- Simplified Usage: The front panel standby button and easy access for tubes make BHK Signature 300 very user friendly.
- Amplified Control: This amplifier provides unprecedented control over your loudspeaker ensemble due to the fully paralleled design and differentially coupled, balanced MOSFET output stage.
- Enhanced Durability: Its all through-hole construction ensures the longevity and robustness of your amplifier.
- Professional-grade Design: The BHK Signature 300 demonstrates Bascom H. King’s commitment to immaculate design that delivers pristine sound quality.
Specifications
Specification | Description |
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Input Stage | A pair of vacuum tubes |
Output Stage | A double set of parallel MOSFET outputs delivering 300 watts in 8Ω, 600 into 4Ω and over 1,000 watts into 2Ω |
Features | Zero-loss parallel vacuum tube input stage, Fully paralleled inside, Differentially coupled, paralleled, balanced MOSFET output stage, All through-hole construction |
Inputs | RCA Single ended input, XLR balanced input |
Power | 300 watts 8Ω, 600 watts 4Ω, 1,000 watts 2Ω |
Distortion | Less than 0.1% thd 20Hz to 20kHz at rated power |
Amplifier Control | Damping factor 100 for excellent loudspeaker control |
Front Panel | Standby button for vacuum tube input -3dB greather than 200kHz |
Output Binding Posts | Dual custom, solid copper, gold plated |
Balancing | Fully balanced from input to output |
Weight | 83 pounds |
Power Supply | Input 12 volt trigger |
Tube Accessibility | Easy access for tubes |
Available Models | Both stereo and mono models available |
Audio Outputs | Gold plated copper binding posts (2 pair) |
DC Trigger Input | 3.5mm 5-15VDC |
Unit Weight | 83 lbs [37.6 kg] |
Unit Dimensions | 434.3mm (17.1”) x 221mm (8.7”) x 355.6mm (14”) Chassis only. 381mm (15″) deep including connectors |
Colour Options | Black, Silver |
Voltage Options | 230V |
Mains Power Inputs | IEC C14 |
Fuse Compliment | 4 – 10 amp fast blow H-Rated 5x20mm Rail Fuses |
Fuse Compliment Mains | 1 – 1.6 amp slow blow H-rated 5x20mm, 1 – 5 amp slow blow H-rated 5x20mm |
Accessories Included | US (NEMA 5-15P), Schuko (CEE7/7) (230V version), UK (BS 1363) (230V version) |
Audio Inputs | RCA (Unbalanced), XLR (Balanced) |
Other | DC Trigger Input, 3.5mm 5-15VDC |
In conclusion, whether you crave the auditory intimacy that omnidirectional sound affords or the enveloping force found in the dynamism of mono sound, the BHK Signature 300 Mono Power Amplifiers await to astound you with their performance. Discover the technical prowess of MOSFET output, complemented by the warm precision of vacuum tube input— a feat achieved via the unwavering dedication of Bascom H. King and his commitment to superior sound reproduction. So why delay in transforming your audio world? Step into a new dimension of extraordinary listening experience today with The Audio Tailor. Voted Australia’s No.1 Hi-Fi Store, we’re just a call or click away. Reach us at 1300 308 711, email [email protected] or drop by our Brisbane Store at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172. Furthermore, visit our contact page: Contact Page. Bring the concert hall into your living room with the BHK Signature 300 Mono Power Amplifiers and turn the ultimate dream of acoustic perfection into reality.