“The Bel Canto Ref1000M can be compared with the cream of the other amps I’ve had in my system: the Classé CA-3200, Mark Levinson No.433, and Ayre Acoustics V-6xe. Each of these distinguishes itself in different ways, and particularly with different speakers. Because of this, I think I must keep the Bel Canto Ref1000M's as a reference amplifier - an easy decision even when based solely on its sound, but also: in my living room, none of the others can be so easily hidden in plain sight.”
Stereophile

Bel Canto e.One REF1000M Mono Power Amplifier

Bel Canto’s new generation of e.One analog switching audio power amplifiers emerge…These amplifiers incorporate performance enhancing technology resulting from our on-going research in analog switching amplifier technology.

Bel Canto REF100MkII


High common mode rejection, wide dynamic range custom input stages are added. This input stages improved the drive to the amplifier, resulting in lower noise and distortion and wider dynamic range in real-world operation.

The input stage uses the latest advanced amplifiers and passive components including: Caddock resistors, Solid Electrolytic ultra-low ESR decoupling capacitors and low noise regulated power supplies. These devices ensure that the input section is utterly transparent, enhancing the performance of the core amplifier.

The REF1000M and REF500M Mono amplifiers also include custom power supply rectification and filters that substantially increase the energy storage of the power supply. This stage results in lower noise in operation, reduced sensitivity to power line effects and better perceived power delivery and dynamics. Incorporating high speed, low noise rectifiers, high voltage film filter capacitors and high energy storage this filter allows the regulated power supply to perform at its best.

Both the REF500M and REF500S use 3rd generation switching amplifiers for lower High Frequency distortion, increased clarity and better high frequency extension.

Bel Canto REF1000MkII Back


All Bel Canto e.One amplifiers are gain matched for easy mixing in system building, multi-channel and vertical bi-amplification applications.

 

REF1000M Specifications

  • Power Output: >1000W into 4 ohms, >500W into 8 ohms
  • Minimum Load: 2 ohms
  • Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 20Hz-20KHz, all loads
  • THD+N: 0.007% 1W, 1KHz, 4 ohms
  • IMD (CCIF): 0.0007%, 1W, 14:15KHz, 4 ohms
  • Output noise: 90uVRMS A-weighted 10Hz-20KHz
  • Voltage gain: 27dB (single ended or balanced input)
  • Damping factor: >1000
  • Output Impedance at 100Hz: <8 milliohms
  • Dynamic Range: 120dB
  • Input Voltage for Max Output: 3Vrms
  • Input connections: Single-ended RCA or balanced XLR
  • RCA input impedance: 100Kohms
  • Balanced input impedance: 200Kohms
  • Output connections: 1-set WBT 5-way safety binding posts
  • Standby Power: 15W
  • Size: 216 x 76 x 305mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 7Kg
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