Thule Audio PA350B Multi Channel Amplifier Review
Thule Audio PA350B
Summary
- Product Name: PA350B
- Manufacturer: Thule Audio
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: August 27, 2006 20:00
- MSRP: $ 3995
- Specifications
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- Power output, 20-20k Hz, 8 ohm: 2x 350W / 5x 120W
- Power output, 20-20k Hz, 4 ohm: 2x 500W / 5x 160W
- Peak current capacity, 1ms, 0.6ohm: +/- 45A
- Frequency range: 20-20kHz +0/-0.5dB
- THD 20-20k Hz, -10dB, 8 ohms: 0.004%
- S/N 0dB: 112dBA
Pros
- Excellent measured and audio performance in 2CH bridged mode
- Lightweight and compact design
- Runs relatively cool
Cons
- Very expensive
- Average 5CH power performance
- No +12V or Music trigger
- Doesn’t retain input selection on power cycle in 2CH mode
Introduction
We have had the good fortune of testing some of the industry’s best multi-channel amplifiers. If you are from the camp that all amps sound the same, then don’t waste your time reading another amplifier review. The truth is, most amps sound similar if they: a) have wide enough bandwidth, b) low enough noise floor, c) are not driven beyond their linear operating region, and d) are capable of sourcing enough steady state power without clipping dynamics to satisfy your listening needs. The question remains however, “what is good enough”?