Classe audio 5 brochure

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Classe Five

Frequency Response:

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS:
20Hz«20Khz +/-0.1 dB

Sensitivity: Line: 120Mv

MM Phono: Phono Models 3Mv

MC Phono: Phono Models 0.3Mv
Input Impedance: Line: 50 Kohms

MC & MM Phono: Phono Models 47 Kohms
Output Impedance: 1 Ohm

S/N Ratio: Line: 95 dB

MC & MM Phono: Phono Models 85 dB
Gain: Line: 18 dB

MM Phone: Phone Models 35 dB
MC Phono: Phono Models 20-40 dB (adjustable)
Maximum Output: 24 Volts

T.H.D. & I.M. Distortion: 0.1%

Power Consumption: 50 Watts

Dimensions: 19 x I 4 3/ x 6 "
Shipping Weight: 26 lbs.

Standard F inishes. Satin Black, and Soft Shadow Silver.

Inputs: Balanced, MC/MM (Phono Model), Tuner, Tape, CD, AUX, AUXZ (Line Model)

Outputs: Balanced Main Out, Single Ended Main Out, Buflered Tape Out.

Front Panel Functions: Input Selector, Tape Monitor, Mode Selector, Bypass Mode Selector, Balance,
Bypass On/Ofi, Volume, Mute.

The Classe Five brings together world leading levels of engineering, highest quality parts and materials, and a never ending love for music,
providing an unsurpassed blend of technology, musical performance and value, while retaining the classic Classé look, feel, and individuality.

The Five employs sophisticated circuitry using reference quality parts including one percent custom metal-film resistors, polystyrene and
polypropylene capacitors, leading-edge printed circuit boards incorporating specially designed Classé UH C transfer characteristics, and top quality
custom controls and switches, with silver and gold contacts providing quiet trouble free operation.

The Five power supply uses a high current toroidal transformer capable of several times the required power, 8 stages of regulation, 75,200 UF
of filter capacitance, and features proprietary Classé ultrasonic filtering of both the ultra-high beta ( current gain ) main output stage, as well as the
local supply to the input diflerential amplifier.

Balanced inputcircuitry, and the truly balanced high level section featuring completely discrete individual circuitry forboth positive and inverted,
and left and right channels, can be operated simultaneously with the single ended main outputs, or seperately.

0n phono models, all gain stages and equalization feature zero feedback and a passive RIAA network. A precision resistor kit included provides
eleven diflerent possible gain settings to accommodate various moving coil cartridges.

Extensive research into mechanical isolation of sensitive signal path circuitry, as well as controlled impedances and voltages, dramatically
reduced vibrations causing microphonics, resulting in previously unattainable levels of transparency, resolution of detail, soundstage focus, and
a clean natural timbre and harmonics.

Unprecedented state of the art music reproduction, and levels of natural musical excitement of the Classe Five have created an immediate stir,
from stereo publications and showrooms worldwide, to the most demanding audio critics and devoted music lovers alike, thus reinforcing Classés
philosophy of repeated listening design sessions, and years of musical fine tuning necessary to approach the harmonics of music, typically achieved
with only the finest quality musical instruments.

Whether judged by its sonic merit or its handcrafted quality, the Classé Five is clearly a reference quality product capable of complimenting the
finest audio system.

Classé Audio Inc., 9414 Cote de Liesse Road, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H8T 1A1 Tel. .- (514) 636-6384 Fax: (514) 636-1428