Soundstream Technologies 300SX - Manual (Page 2)

CONGRATULATIONS!
You now own the REFERENCE Amplifier, the product of an
uncompromising design and engineering philosophy. Your
REFERENCE amplifier will outperform any other amplifier in the world.
To madmize the of your system, we recommend that you
thoroughly acquaint yourself with its capabilities and features. Please retain
this manual and your sales and installation receipts for future reference.
Soundstream amplifiers are the result American craftsmanship and
highest quality control standards, and when
installed provide
you with many years of listening pleasure. Should your amplifier ever need
service or replacement due to theft, please record the following information,
which will help protect your investment.
and Serial #
Dealer’s Name
Date of Purchase
Installation Shop
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DESIGN FEATURES
. Uncompromising Design and Construction including glass
epoxy circuit boards and high custom gold-plated solid brass
connections that will accept up to 4 gauge power/ground wire.
. Hlgh Current Soundstream’s exclusive circuit
which permits customization of your amplifier to its particular
application-high current, low impedance loads (multiple subwoofers, less
than 2 ohms mono) or High Paver, higher impedance loads (2 ohms mono
and up).
. Coherent Mono selection for “pure” stereo
operation or mixed mono for simultaneous stereo and mono.
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Darlington Power Array “overbuilding” of
output section incorporates multiple instead of a few
for faster, stronger power delivery. The transistors sandwiched
between the circuit board and in a design called
to ensure cool. efficient amplifier operation.
Power Supply Design power supply components are
located near one another. connected by thick. wide PCB traces. which
ensures rapid, high current delivery. The entire power supply is isolated on
one side of the
board while the audio is located opposite if,
guaranteeing minimal noise
Ultra-Low ESR Capacitance Bank-Multiple small input power capacitors
are
to provide a lower ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance), which
means more power in and faster.
Thermal Rollback Most amplifiers off when they get too hot.
In the unlikely event the amplifier reaches 85” it will
gradually roil back its average power (without affecting the dynamics).
Once the amplifier has cooled off, it returns to full power
If
overheating should continue, a second thermal sensing protection circuit
will shut off the amplifier if the
reaches 95” C.
Unregulated Power Supply 4 ohm power ratings are measured at 12
volts, meaning substantially greater in the real world when the
vehicle is funning, where voltages range from 13.2 to 14.4 volts.
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Monitor LED on top panel notifies you of blown power supply
l ohm Drlve -The REFERENCE amplifiers are designed to drive
virtually any load-all the way down to ohm stereo (1 ohm mono).
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Dual Discrete Class A Drive Stages Over six times the drive current of
most amps, which maintains into low impedance loads.
l Drive A unique circuit which
completely eliminates any amplifier-related noises.
l Flexible Sensitivity accepts voltages from 200 to 5.0 V,
maximum output from the amplifier with virtually any source.
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Differential Balanced input Design for added immunity to noise caused
component and vehicle electrical system interaction when using
RCA inputs.
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