Behringer A500 Reference Studio Power Amplifier

Noise-free operation. Level meter. Clip indicators.

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"A miracle in value for high spec performance!"

Feature:
It's a power amp! input and output with volume nobs..... The only down side was the lack of banana plug sockets. But i simply added my own to it. messured the actual power output between 120 - 138 watts each channel at 8 ohms, nice!

Quality:
Of course being a very low cost item the quality is going to lack in places, but where it does lack in the A500 is mainly in the plastic face plates. Internally the electronics are of fairly good build with, alot of the wiring being of a larger than average gauge and fairly solid looking circuits.

Value:
I work in a high end Hi-Fi audio store, and I can get anything from DENON, Cambridge Audio, NAD, Samson, Alesis at COST PRICE! And I went a boaght this Behringer A500 from another audio store! If that doesn't give you the message of the units value for extremely great performance, then I dont know what will!

Desirability:
Id definitely buy another one for my other 2 speakers!

Sound:
The sound is fairly transparent, I was surprised at its performance.

Ease of Use:
Again, its a power amp! 2 volume nobs and a power button!

Support:
I haven't had to contact behringer on this item so far. But I have dealt with them before in the past for my DDX3216 digital mixer, it had a busted processor and was OUT of warranty and they still fixed it with no charge! So I for one CANNOT trash talk this company for their support, at least their Australian support! Take that HATERS!

Overall:
As I said before, I work in Hi-Fi, I could have gotten any stereo integrated amp from DENON, Cambridge or NAD below cost price. And I found the behringer outperforming all in almost all fronts, sure the Cambridge's are very nice sounding but they simply cannot compete with this for transparency of signal or come anywhere close in power output unless you want to spend 6 times the amount of money you would in buying the behringer. Product of the YEAR for me!

Submitted: 3/6/2008

Style of Music: Alternative ' Industrial'


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* * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

"Great home amplifier"

Feature:
There are not any stand out features but the fact that you can buy an amp like this for $200 is amzing. The heatsink is large as is the transformer.

Quality:
Although i have hear that on some the gain knobs do not line up i have not had any problems. The plastic front plate is cheap as well. Behringer could have done better

Value:
For the money it is amazing, try some audio forums they rave about the amp (for home use)

Desirability:
I personally like the meters on the front, my friend however has covered the lights as he finds them distracting. The face plate is cheap but still fairly pleasing to the eye, i do really really like the heatsinks on the outside.

Sound:
I own two which are bridged running my stereo speakers from a pre amp, a close friend has 5 all bridged running his home theater set through a yamaha reciever and it sounds great. So my better than the yamaha amp, much more dynamic. Honestly for $200 it's a good piece of gear. Although it can only really manage 120 watts RMS at 8 ohm for its price it is great value. From the sound of the other reviewers it doesn't handle road use but this is unfair as it was never designed to. For the money great little amp.

Ease of Use:
Very easy (come on its a power amp)

Support:
Have not had any trouble with this amp but my previous experience with behringer is not at all good, once you buy something they dont care

Overall:
Currently it is providing great power cheaply, unless it dies or i upgrade speakers i cannot see myself replacing it.

Submitted: 8/19/2007

Style of Music: Everything


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This ultra-linear power amplifier is the top choice for recording studios and post-production work, yet its amazing price is just the beginning. You get true audiophile-grade performance that delivers 2 x 230 Watts into 4 Ohms or 500 Watts into 8 Ohms bridged, with enough overhead to always keep you on the safe side. The A500's advanced convection-type cooling system guarantees stable, noise-free operation, while its servo-controlled design can drive virtually all passive speakers. A precise level meter and clip indicators are provided for accurate performance monitoring. Input connections are laid out on balanced XLR, 1/4 in. TRS and RCA connectors, making sure you never run out of connectivity options. Plus, the speaker outputs give you a choice between professional 'touch-proof' binding posts and 1/4 in. TS connectors. To assure years of trouble-free operation, we only use the ultra-reliable Toshiba or Fairchild high-power transistors that are known for their rock-solid reputation. In addition to all these features, an independent thermal overload protection system with LED indicators for each channel automatically protects both your amplifier and your speakers. Last but not least, we have relied on a tough high-current toroidal transformer for absolute reliability and lowest noise interference possible.

You deserve the very best in studio power amplification. Get the A500 and it will be love at first sight: it's reference-class audio, ultra-reliable quality and super-affordable!
Powerful amp with no noisy fan! XLR, TRS, and RCA inputs. Binding post and 1/4" outputs. Stereo 230-watt output at 4 ohms.

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