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Page 3 - Introduction

3 Congratulations on purchasing the Samson Servo Amplifier! Although designedfor easy operation, we suggest you first take some time to go through thesepages so you can fully understand how we’ve implemented a number of uniquefeatures. The Servo Amplifier is a stereo power amplifier which is optimiz...

Page 4 - System Features

4 System Features The Samson Servo Amplifier utilizes the latest technology in professional poweramplifier design. Here are some of its main features: • The Servo-550 model delivers 275 watts (into 4 ohms) of power per side. The Servo-260 model delivers 130 watts (into 4 ohms) of power per side.The ...

Page 5 - : Power switch - Use this to power the Servo Amplifier on or off.

Guided Tour - Servo-550 Front Panel 1: Power switch - Use this to power the Servo Amplifier on or off. 2: Channel input controls (left/right) - These 41-position knobs allow you toadjust the input level of the signal arriving at the rear-panel input jacks. At thefully counterclockwise position (labe...

Page 9 - Setting Up and Using the Servo Amplifier; IMPORTANT NOTE: Only the Servo-550 is designed to permit mono; Servo-550 output connectors

9 Setting Up and Using the Servo Amplifier Setting up your Servo Amplifier is a simple procedure which takes only a fewminutes: 1. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service)and decide where the amplifier is to be physically placed—it can be used free-standing or moun...

Page 10 - Suggested Applications; Suggested applications for the Servo Amplifier include:

10 Suggested Applications The Samson Servo Amplifier has been designed to deliver ultra-clean sound in avariety of applications, as described below. Bear in mind that, since the ServoAmplifier is a power amplifier, it requires preamplification of input signal (this ismost commonly accomplished by a ...

Page 11 - Appendix A: Compatible Near field Monitors

11 Appendix A: Compatible Near field Monitors The Samson Servo Amplifier is the perfect system for powering nearfield monitorsystems in both professional and project recording studio environments.Although compatible with virtually all nearfield monitors currently on the market,this chart provides a ...

Page 12 - Appendix B: Linearity and THD vs. Frequency Sweep

Appendix B: Linearity and THD vs. Frequency Sweep 12 Servo-550 Linearity (0 dB Ref) and THD+N vs. frequency sweep (10 Hz - 50 kHz) 5.0000 4.0000 3.0000 2.0000 1.0000 0.0 -1.000 -2.000 -3.000 -4.000 -5.000 10 100 1k 10k 50k Ap AUDIO PRECISION Servo 550 LEVEL(dBr) & THD+N(x) vs FREQ(Hz) 0dB ref 1....

Page 14 - Appendix D: The Servo Amplifier Protection Circuitry; The following conditions will cause the Protection light to go on:; and wiring for possible shorts or other defects.

14 Appendix D: The Servo Amplifier Protection Circuitry As noted in the “Guided Tour” section of this manual, the Servo Amplifier's frontpanel Protection light indicates the activity of the relay speaker connectioncircuitry. When the Protection light is lit, this circuitry is inactive, and allconnec...

Page 15 - WARNING: Bridged mono mode is to be used only when the Servo-550 is; connected to an 8 ohm speaker load. Use of bridged mono mode with; INPUT

Appendix E: Bridged Mono Mode (Servo-550 Only) The Servo-550 amplifier provides a rear-panel switch that allows it to be used ina bridged mono mode. When this switch is placed in the “Stereo” (up) position,the Servo-550 functions as a true stereo amplifier, where both of the twoindependent amplifier...

Page 16 - Specifications; Rated Output Power; Channel R; Idle LED Indicator Output Sensitivity (all models) More than 2.2 V

16 Specifications 1. Rated Output Power @ 5% @ 1% At 1 kHz, 4 ohm Model 550 340 W 300 W Model 260 150 W 139 W Model 170 105 W 94 W At 1 kHz, 8 ohm Model 550 230 W 215 W Model 260 95 W 105 W Model 170 70 W 60 W 2. Total Harmonic Distortion (with 30 kHz LPF, 4 ohm) Model 550 @ 275 watts 0.07% Model 26...