SPL performer s800 User manual

Professional Fidelity
Mastering Grade Listening
Performer s800
Stereo Power Amplifier
PWRPROTECT TEMP
VOLTAiR
120V DC A udio Rail
Performer s – User Manual
Stereo Power Amplifier

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Welcome
and thank you for choosing the Performer s.
The Performer s amplifier is an ultra-compact power amplifier that delivers  x  W to  ohms loudspeak-
ers. In bridge mode it delivers  W into  or  ohms.
VOLTAiR technology is what we also call the SPL V Rail Technology within the Professional Fidelity series. This
makes the Performer s an outstandig device in terms of dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio and headroom
delivering an exceptional sound experience with invincible serenity, transparency and realness.
Performer s800
Stereo Power Amplifier
PWRPROTECT TEMP
VOLTAiR
120V DC Audio R ail
Voltage Selection:
Fuse:
1. Remove Fus e Holder
2. Excha nge Fuses
3. Flip Ove r 4. Reinstal l
AVIS: RISQ UE DE CHOC ÉLEC TRIQUE • NE PA S OUVRIR
RISK OF ELE CTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION XLR WIRING
Pin 1 = GND
Pin 2 = Hot (+)
Pin 3 = Cold (–)
Minimum Load: 4ΩMinimum Load: 4Ω
Minimum Load: 8Ω
Serial
Number
Made in Germany
~ 115V AC / ~230V AC, 50Hz / 60 Hz, P max. 855 VA
Mono
3,5mm
Jack
INPUT L
INPUT L
AMP CTL
AMP CTL
Connect to SP L
Preamplifier/DAC
AMP CTL output
for remote
power on/off.
INPUT R
INPUT R
SPEAKER OUTPUT R | BRIDGE MODE (–)
SPEAKER OUTPUT R | BRIDGE MODE (–)
SPEAKER OUTPUT L | BRIDGE MODE (+)
SPEAKER OUTPUT L | BRIDGE MODE (+)
BRIDGE MODE
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– +
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230V AC: T 4 A L 250 V
115V AC: T 8 A L 250 V
Performer s800
BRIDGE MODE
In Bridge Mode
INPUT R is not
used.
In Bridge Mode
use INPUT L
only.
Note: Trims are deactivated
+
BRIDGE MODE
BRIDGE MODE
ONOFF

Content
Getting started 
Front view 
Rear view (Stereo Mode) 
Rear view (Bridge Mode) 
VOLTAiR – V Rail Technology 
Comparisons 
Inputs 
Slave Thru 
Trim 
Bridge Mode 
Speaker outputs 
Bridge Mode 
Protection circuits 
DC Protection 
Overheating protection circuit 
AMP CTL (Amplifier Control) 
Specifications 
Line Inputs & Line Outputs 
Speaker outputs 
Output power 
Output voltage 
Output impedance 
Damping factor 
Frequency response 
Signal-to-noise ratio 
Gain 
Total harmonic distortion 
Internal Voltage 
Power supply 
Dimensions (incl. feet) 
Weight 
Important Notes 
Declaration of CE Conformity 

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Getting started
Read thoroughly and follow the instructions as well as the security advices of the Quickstart
which is enclosed in the scope of delivery! You can also download the Quickstart here.
By pressing the -Button you get to the table of contents.
By pressing the -Button you get to the front view of the unit.
By pressing the -Button you get to the rear view of the unit.
By pressing the -Button you get to the previous content.

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Front view
Performer s800
Stereo Power Amplifier
PWRPROTECT TEMP
VOLTAiR
120V DC A udio Rail
Power LED 1

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Rear view (Stereo Mode)
Voltage Selection:
Fuse:
1. Remove Fuse Holder
2. Exchange Fuses
3. Flip Over 4. Reinstall
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE • NE PAS OUVRIR
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION XLR WIRING
Pin 1 = GND
Pin 2 = Hot (+)
Pin 3 = Cold (–)
Minimum Load: 4ΩMinimum Load: 4Ω
Minimum Load: 8Ω
Serial
Number
Made in Germany
~ 115 V AC / ~230VAC, 50Hz / 60Hz, P max. 855VA
Mono
3,5mm
Jack
INPUT L
INPUT L
AMP CTL
AMP CTL
Connect to SPL
Preamplifier/DAC
AMP CTL output
for remote
power on/off.
INPUT R
INPUT R
SPEAKER OUTPUT R | BRIDGE MODE (–)
SPEAKER OUTPUT R | BRIDGE MODE (–)
SPEAKER OUTPUT L | BRIDGE MODE (+)
SPEAKER OUTPUT L | BRIDGE MODE (+)
BRIDGE MODE
+–
–
– +
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230V AC: T 4 A L 250 V
115V AC: T 8 A L 250 V
Performer s800
BRIDGE MODE
In Bridge Mode
INPUT R is not
used.
In Bridge Mode
use INPUT L
only.
Note: Trims are deactivated
+
BRIDGE MODE
BRIDGE MODE
ONOFF
Stereo Mode
Stereo Mode
Stereo Mode
Stereo Mode
Stereo Mode
Stereo Mode
Stereo Mode
Stereo Mode
Mains Switch 5
Mains Voltage 4

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Rear view (Bridge Mode)
Bridge Mode
Bridge Mode
Voltage Selection:
Fuse:
1. Remove Fuse Holder
2. Exchange Fuses
3. Flip Over 4. Reinstall
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE • NE PAS OUVRIR
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION XLR WIRING
Pin 1 = GND
Pin 2 = Hot (+)
Pin 3 = Cold (–)
Minimum Load: 4ΩMinimum Load: 4Ω
Minimum Load: 8Ω
Serial
Number
Made in Germany
~ 115 V AC / ~230VAC, 50Hz / 60Hz, P max. 855VA
Mono
3,5mm
Jack
INPUT L
INPUT L
AMP CTL
AMP CTL
Connect to SPL
Preamplifier/DAC
AMP CTL output
for remote
power on/off.
INPUT R
INPUT R
SPEAKER OUTPUT R | BRIDGE MODE (–)
SPEAKER OUTPUT R | BRIDGE MODE (–)
SPEAKER OUTPUT L | BRIDGE MODE (+)
SPEAKER OUTPUT L | BRIDGE MODE (+)
BRIDGE MODE
+–
–
– +
0
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T
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230V AC: T 4 A L 250 V
115V AC: T 8 A L 250 V
Performer s800
BRIDGE MODE
In Bridge Mode
INPUT R is not
used.
In Bridge Mode
use INPUT L
only.
Note: Trims are deactivated
+
BRIDGE MODE
BRIDGE MODE
ONOFF
Bridge Mode
Bridge Mode
Input
16
Slave Thru
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VOLTAiR – V Rail Technology
VOLTAiR is the synonym for our V Rail Technology within the Professional Fidelity series. The audio signals are
processed with an unequalled +/-V DC, which corresponds to twice that of discrete operational amplifiers and
four-times that of semiconductor operational amplifiers.
VOLTAiR Technology reaches outstanding technical and sonic performances. Technically especially in terms of
dynamic range and headroom and sonically especially in reproducing the finest details and delivering a totally
relaxed sounding audio experience. Music sounds absolutely natural.

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Comparisons
These diagrams show how our VOLTAiR Technology compares to other circuits.
The direct relation between operating level and maximum level is fundamental for the classification: the higher
the operating level, the higher the maximum level a circuit can handle. And since virtually all essential acoustic
and musical parameters depend on this relation, a higher operating voltage also has a positive impact on the
dynamic range, distortion limit and signal-to-noise ratio.
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120
Volt
30 V 36 V
120 V
+ / -  Volt + / -  Volt + / - Volt
Operating Voltage
120
125
130
135
140
145
dBu
124,2
129,1
141,4
OPA @ V OPA @ V SPL-OP@ V
Max. Audio Level

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Do bear in mind that dB scales do not represent linear but rather exponential increases. A dB increase corre-
sponds to doubling the acoustic power, +dB correspond to twice the sound pressure level, and +dB corre-
spond to twice the perceived loudness.
When it comes to volume, the VOLTAiR Technology exhibits a performance, in regard to maximum level and dynamic
range, that is twice that of common components and circuits given that its values are approximately dB higher.
THD measurements show a difference of more than dB compared to the OPA at V — in terms of sound
pressure level, that corresponds to an improvement of more than %. The operating level most commonly used for
audio equipment is +/-  volts.
Dynamic Range
OPA @ V OPA @ V SPL- OP@ V
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dBu
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33,2
TL @ V OPA @ V SPL-OP@ V
-115
-113
-111
-109
-107
-105
dBu
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-111,7
-114,2
THD&N