Superamp Stereo Power Amplifier Kit AA-1640

Heathkit (Brand), Heath Co.; Benton Harbor (MI)

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  • Year
  • 1976
  • Category
  • Audio Amplifier or -mixer
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 370907
    • alternative name: Heath Company

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Hi-Fi equipment
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110-120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Power out
  • 400 W (undistorted)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Superamp Stereo Power Amplifier Kit AA-1640 - Heathkit Brand, Heath Co.;
  • Shape
  • Chassis only or for «building in»
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 19 x 7.25 x 18 inch / 483 x 184 x 457 mm
  • Notes

  • Read Julian Hirsch's AA-1640 review in the May issue of Stereo Review: "Lifting the 58-pound amplifier gives one an immediate clue to its robust construction and conservative ratings." "The meters are by far the most useful we have seen on an audio amplifier. We would go so far as to say that they are the only ones that have any practical utility for the listener, since they constantly show how close the amplifier is coming to its real limits and readings are unencumbered by the sluggish indications of averaging-type meters." "The electrical performance of the Heath AA-1640 makes comment superfluous. In every respect it ranks with the finest high-power amplifiers on the market. We were constantly impressed with the conservatism of its construction and ratings." 

    Heathkit AA-1640 Stereo Power Amplifier— low distortion and high power to make your music system sound its very best. 

    Front panel controls include pushbutton power on/off, left and right channel gain controls, and LED power and high temperature indicators. 

    AA-1640, less meters                    $439.95 USD.

    AAA 1640 1, Output meters only   $69.95 USD.

    AA-1640 & AAA-1640-1                 $489.95 USD.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 439.95 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (1975 Heathkit Xmas Catalog Page 40 "COMING JANUARY (1976)")
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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