B&W SA-1000
rack-mount amplifier with built-in subwoofer equalisation
The SA 1000 subwoofer amplifier is specifically designed for use with the Custom Theatre CT SW subs. This deceptively compact unit (it’s less than four inches tall and weighs in at 14.3 pounds) produces an astounding 1,000 watts of subwoofer-range power, thanks to its ultra-efficient Class D amplifier design.
The SA1000’s equalisation is custom-tailored to the CT SW subs, delivering deep-bass extension all the way to 16 Hz. And why stop at just one subwoofer? For really serious bass, it’s possible to use the SA 1000 to power two subs simultaneously.
Useful features include a three-way EQ switch for selecting each of the compatible subwoofers: the CT SW10, CT SW12 and CT SW15.
Specifications
Model | SA1000 |
Description | 1000W rack-mount amplifier with built-in subwoofer equalisation |
Front panel: | Rotary volume (line in) Rotary low-pass filter frequency (4th-order Linkwitz, 40Hz - 140Hz) Low-pass filter defeat 2-posn switch Phase 0º/180º 2-position switch Bass extension 3-position switch Movie/music EQ 2-position switch On/auto/s |
Rear panel: | Model select 3-position switch (CT SW10/CT SW 12/CT SW15) |
Amplifier inputs | 2x RCA Phono socket, line in 2x RCA Phono socket, link out 1x XLR socket, line in 1x XLR socket, link out 3.5mm jack - 12V trigger on/standby (overrides manual standby setting) 3.5mm jack - 12V trigger equalisation movie/music |
Amplifier outputs | 1x Neutrik® Speakon® 4-pole speaker socket 2x pairs of Binding Posts |
Amplifier power output | 1000W |
Input impedance | 33kΩ |
Signal / noise | >80dB |
Rated power consumption | 300W – 1/8 full power 34W – Idling 1W - Standby |
Height | 100mm (3.9 in) [88.5mm (3.5 in) plus feet] |
Width | 430mm (16.9 in) |
Depth | 322mm (12.7 in) |
Front panel height | 2U 88.1mm (3.5 in) |
Net weight | 6.45kg (14.3 lb) |
Finish | Black |