The Verastarr SSA-644 Amplifier is the quintessential power amplifier. It is designed to have incredible transient response and dynamics while retaining a completely transparent character. The SSA-644 is a true reference-grade instrument and once you put this amplifier in your system you will not want to remove it. It is 440W x 6-channel at 8 ohms with all channels driven simultaneously at full power (.01%THD).
This is an extremely natural, defined and articulate 440W. We are aware this type of power is beyond normal listening levels. The reason we make it so powerful is for a high-level of dynamic headroom. This means at normal listening levels the amplifier is working at about 30% of it's capability, making sure operation is always in a very efficient sweet spot. Should you command the SSA-644 to step up the game, to power hard-to-drive loads or to make large speakers in a large room sing, it will stand the challenge with authority. You will be amazed at the control this amplifier has with your loudspeakers. Some reviewers have likened the SSA-644 to having sound like a single-ended triode with woofer control, punch, and dynamics of a solid state monoclock.
The SSA-644 is very capable of producing a wide, transparent, fully holographic soundstage. It is a terrific amplifier to use when testing components or cables due to it's incredibly revealing nature. In addition, the SSA-644 is extremely quiet. Quiet passages emanate from a rich, velvety black background. Midrange is seductive, smooth, fleshed out and liquid - and the top end relays incredible space, air and detail without any etch or sterility. Put this amplifier in your system and find out why we refer to it as a reference-grade instrument. The SSA-644 operates in pure class-A to 15 watts, after which it operates in class-AB to 440 watts.
The SSA-644 may be operated as a 2,3,4,5,or 6 channel amplifier, this facilitates the ability to bi or tri-amplify your speakers for the ultimate in high end 2 channel amplification. The SSA64 is rack-mountable in any standard, 19" audio rack with optional rack ears installed.
Verastarr amplifiers are each painstakingly hand-built and hand-soldered in the USA, even the PC boards. The amplifiers are produced in limited edition runs several times a year.
White faceplate and green LEDs available by special order.
Protective transformer plate stops stray EMF.
WBT Signature Platinum binding posts and Cardas Silver RCA Inputs. Fan pack optional.
MIT Multicap power supply bypass and coupling caps
Transformer comparison. The left and middle transformers are from two similar amplifiers from other manufacturers.
On the right is our 2500VA Verastarr SSA-644 transformer.
Capacitor comparison. The left and middle capacitors are what you will see in the others.
On the right is our new 19,000uf Verastarr Cap. There are 6 in each amp.
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Output power
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440W RMS x 6 @ 8 ohms all channels driven 500W RMS x 2 @ 8 ohms 2 channels driven 800W RMS x 6 @ 4 ohms all channels driven 1000W RMS x 2 @ 4 ohms 2 channels driven 800W RMS x 3 @ 8 ohms 3 channels driven (bridged mode) 1200W RMS x 2 @ 8 ohms when used to triamplify 2 channels 2400W RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms when used to triamplify 1 channel (bridged mode) |
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Output impedance
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4 and 8 ohms |
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Nominal input impedance
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100 k ohms |
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THD
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0.01% @ 1 W (0.08% @ full rated power - all channels driven) |
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Bandwidth
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DC to 100 kHz +/- 3 dB 20 to 20 kHz +/- 0.3 dB |
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Damping factor
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1000:1 |
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Mounting
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4.5 space standard rack |
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Operating voltage
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240/120V AC |
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Dimensions
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8" x 19" x 15" |
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Weight
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80 lbs |
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Shipping
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$ 80.00 |