SPL Professional Fidelity Series User manual

Professional Fidelity
Mastering Grade Listening
Performer s1200
Stereo Power Amplifier
VOLTAiR
120V DC A udio Rail
PWRPROTECT TEMP
Performer s – User Manual
Stereo Power Amplifier
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Performer s1200
Stereo PowerAmplifier
VOLTAiR
120V DC Audio R ail
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AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE • NE PAS OUVRIR
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
1. Remove Fuse Holder
2. Exchange Fuses
3. Flip Over
4. Reinstall
spl.audio
Pin  = GND
Pin  = Hot (+)
Pin  = Cold (–)
~ V AC / ~V AC,  Hz /  Hz,
P max.  VA
TRIM TRIM
AMP CTL/V TRIGGER
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SPL devices
supporting
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standby on/o.
Made in Germany
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Performer s
Stereo Power Amplifier
AMP CTL/V TRIGGER
VOLTAGE SELECTION
VOLTAGE SELECTION
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T . A
L  V
V AC:
T  A
L  V
FUSE
FUSE
SPEAKER OUTPUT LEFTXLR WIRING
XLR WIRING
SPEAKER OUTPUT LEFT
INPUT LEFT
INPUT SELECT
INPUT LEFT
INPUT SELECT
INPUT RIGHT
INPUT RIGHT
Sound Performance Lab
SPEAKER OUTPUT RIGHT
Minimum Load Minimum Load
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Welcome
and thank you for choosing the Performer s.
The Performer s is the big brother of the highly acclaimed Performer s and delivers
 x  W into  ohms,  x  W into  ohms and  x  W into  ohms with ease.
VOLTAiR Technology is what we also call the SPL V 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.
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Content
Getting started 
Front view 
Rear view 
VOLTAiR – V Technology 
Comparisons 
Ornamental inlays 
Inputs 
Input select 
Gain Trim 
Speaker outputs 
Protection circuits 
DC Protection 
Overheating protection circuit 
AMP CTL (Standby / Amplifier Control) 
Power LED 
Specifications 
Line Input & Line Output 
Speaker output 
Output power (Sine at kHz) 
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
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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Performer s1200
Stereo PowerAmplifier
VOLTAiR
120V DC Audio Rail
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Front view
Front view
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Temperature LED
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Protection LED 3
Ornamental Inlay 4
Power LED 1

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AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE • NE PAS OUVRIR
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
1. Remove Fuse Holder
2. Exchange Fuses
3. Flip Over
4. Reinstall
spl.audio
Pin  = GND
Pin  = Hot (+)
Pin  = Cold (–)
~ V AC / ~V AC,  Hz /  Hz,
P max.  VA
TRIM TRIM
AMP CTL/V TRIGGER
Connect to
SPL devices
supporting
AMP CTL
for remote
standby on/o.
Made in Germany
+ +–R
R
2ώ2ώ
L
L
–
Serial
Number
Performer s
Stereo Power Amplifier
AMP CTL/V TRIGGER
VOLTAGE SELECTION
VOLTAGE SELECTION
V AC:
T . A
L  V
V AC:
T  A
L  V
FUSE
FUSE
SPEAKER OUTPUT LEFTXLR WIRING
XLR WIRING
SPEAKER OUTPUT LEFT
INPUT LEFT
INPUT SELECT
INPUT LEFT
INPUT SELECT
INPUT RIGHT
INPUT RIGHT
Sound Performance Lab
SPEAKER OUTPUT RIGHT
Minimum Load Minimum Load
SPEAKER OUTPUT RIGHT
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Rear view
Rear view
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Speaker Outputs 11
AMP CTL
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Input
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Gain Trim 9
Mains Voltage 5
Mains Switch 6
Input select
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VOLTAiR – V Technology
VOLTAiR –  V Technology
VOLTAiR is the synonym for our V Technology within the Professional Fidelity series. The audio signals are pro-
cessed 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.
SPL’s V Technology is the internal audio processing voltage (+/- V DC).
It is not to be confused with the external mains voltage (e.g. V or V AC).
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VOLTAiR – V Technology
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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OPA @ V SPL- OP@ V
Dynamic Range
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VOLTAiR – V Technology
Do bear in mind that dB scales do not represent linear but rather exponential increases. A dB increase corresponds
to doubling the acoustic power, +dB correspond to twice the sound pressure level, and +dB correspond 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 TL at V — in terms of sound pres-
sure level, that corresponds to an improvement of more than %. The operating level most commonly used for
audio equipment is +/-  volts.
Max. Audio Level
OPA @ V SPL-OP@ V
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TL @ V SPL-OP@ V
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dBu
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Ornamental inlays
Ornamental inlays
The Performer s comes with three ornamental inlays: in black, red and silver. They can be combined with the
chosen color of the main front panel. A neodymium magnet holds the ornamental inlay in place. This allows easy
exchange and gives you the unique opportunity to style your power amplifier.
Possible inlay combinations with the basic color red
Possible inlay combinations with the basic color silver
Possible inlay combinations with the basic color black
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