Sherbourn PT-7000 Processor and 7/2100 Amplifier Review
Sherbourn PT-7000 processor
Summary
- Product Name: PT-7000 Processor and 7/2100 Amplifier
- Manufacturer: Sherbourn Technologies
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- Review Date: January 05, 2007 09:22
- MSRP: $ 4200
- Specifications
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- 7.1 Operation
- Bass Management: Crossovers at 40 Hz to 150 Hz
- Input Impedance 26-kOhms
- MFR: 10 Hz - 20 kHz - 0.5 dB
- Component Video Bandwidth: 55 MHz - 3 dB
- Rated Output: 2 Vrms
- THD: 0.0035%
- Dimensions: 17.1" W x 4.6" H x 14.8" D
- Weight: 17.6 lbs
- Power output per channel: 200 W into 8-ohm, 300 W into 4-ohm
- THD: <0.05% at 8-ohm, <.075% at 4-ohm
- Output load impedance: 8- or 4-ohm in normal mode, 8-ohm minimum in bridged mode
- Input load impedance: 20 kohm (balanced or unbalanced)
- Input sensitivity: 1.1 V (balanced or unbalanced)
- Power bandwidth: 5 Hz to 75 kHz
- S/N ratio: 100 db wideband, 110 db A-weighted
- Power requirements: 120 V, 2 x 15 A
- Dimensions: 19" W x 7" H x 17.7" D
- Weight: 115 lbs (gross)
Pros
- Easy to operate
- 6CH input bass management
- Excellent sounding in all modes of operation
- Custom installers dream amp
- Superb Performance
- Endless dynamics and power reserves
Cons
- Triple crossover erroneous operations
- Limited to 1dB channel trim accuracy
- Limited to global channel trim and bass management settings
- 12V trigger interface different from mating processor
- Very heavy, complicated set-up
Introduction
It is obvious by the latest product offerings from Sherbourn that they understand the current industry trends, and as a result they have managed to intelligently design high performance products that fit quite nicely. Enter the PT-7000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor (MSPR: $1500) and the 7/2100 7CH 200wpc Power Amp (MSRP: $2850). This combined duo retails for $4350 and weighs in at a whopping 140lbs! At this price point, your alternative options are flagship receiver such as those from Denon, Pioneer Elite, B&K, etc, or separates from other manufacturers such as Outlaw, Adcom, Rotel, etc. This is an interesting price point to compete in as it is where a threshold is crossed between flagship home theater receivers and entry level separates.