RE Designs Audio SCPA 1 Preamp Review
RE Designs Audio SCPA 1
Summary
- Product Name: SCPA 1
- Manufacturer: RE Designs Audio
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- Review Date: July 23, 2004 20:00
- MSRP: $ 2700
- Specifications
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Input Impedance: 20K Ohms nominal
Output Impedance: 100 Ohms nominal
Distortion: <.002% referred to 1 volt
Signal to Noise Ratio: -100dbv; power supply harmonics typically less than-92dbv
Channel Trim Range : 6db to 18db gain
Tracking Error: 0.1db max
Stereo Separation: 104 db at 1khz
Output Drive: 12 volts peak
Frequency Response
R = 10k ohms; less than 0.1db deviation from 20hz to 20khz. For 10k ohms in parallel with 10,000 picofarads of capacitance, 0.1db down at 20khz. The above measurement represents the unit driving 50' to 100' of cable.
Dimensions: 16.75" wide x 12" deep x 3.5" high (Rack mount handles available upon request)
Power Consumption: Approx. 8 wattsWarranty
The SCPA 1 is warranted to be free of defects for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. Repairs will be performed without charge for parts and labor provided the unit is returned freight prepaid to R.E.Designs. Units that are in warranty that have manufacturer's defects will have the shipping cost reimbursed. Units which have been modified or subjected to gross abuse are excluded from warranty protection.
Pros
- Phenomenal audio reproduction
- Ultra accurate channel trim balance (.025dB) and tracking (.1dB max, 0.05db typical)
- Simple operation
Cons
- No remote control capability
- Low product appeal
- Requires separate switcher to connect multiple audio sources
- No bass management
- No balanced connections
Introduction
