K.M.E. introduces A/B power amp for near field monitoring in home and project studios

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K.M.E. introduces the new studio power amp SPA 160 E

At Prolight+Sound Frankfurt K.M.E. showed their studio poweramp featuring switchable stereo output to quickly choose out of two pairs of near field monitor speakers. The SPA 160 E is a 1 HE power amp featuring up to date power audio circuit technology.

Mainly designed for operation with passive near field monitors for home and project studio use, it not only offers a selection option between two loudspeaker pairs but also independent volume control as a special feature.
Swichting between speaker pairs A and B can be done by using the concentrically positioned mode switch. Both volume controls are used with the two speaker pairs A and B. Both, variations in sensitivity of the passive speakers and volume control can be adjusted. This makes it possible for example to assess a mix more neutrally for A/B comparison.
The inputs are balanced XLR-/ jack sockets.
Specifications SPA 160 E

Output (RMS) @ 4 Ohm	2 x 80 watts
Power consumption	350 watts
Frequency range	20 Hz - 20 kHz
THD @ 1 kHz	< 0,01 %
Hum and noise (A, RMS)	> 100 dB
Crosstalk	> 80 dB
Damping factor (1 kHz, int.)	> 500 / 8 Ohm
Input sensitivity	0 dB / 40 kOhm
Operation modes	stereo A / stereo B
Power requirements	230 V AC, 50 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D) mm	483 x 44 x 330
Weight	5 kg