PS Audio GCC-250 Control Amp

Description: If you're a demanding listener looking for the kind of power and performance it takes to run a big system in a big room, PS Audio's GCC-250 Control Amplifier may just be the perfect choice. This potent, cool-running amp turns out a robust 250 watts per channel into eight ohms, and can double its output at four ohms to deliver a whopping 500 watts per channel. That's enough power to drive virtually any speaker with ease, and it's ideal for today's high-end speakers, which often run closer to four ohms than eight.Advanced technology for stunning sound But the GCC-250 gives you much more than just brute force. This clean, low-distortion integrated amplifier conveys even the most subtle musical details and nuances with surprising clarity and delicacy. How did PS Audio achieve such remarkably transparent sound? By completely eliminating the preamplifier section found in conventional integrated amp designs, and replacing it with two of their exclusive Gain Cell™ modules. These fully balanced analog devices offer a wide range of variable gain with virtually zero noise and distortion, and take the place of a standard volume control (one of the major sources of sonic coloration). They also feature simplified internal circuitry to provide the shortest, purest path possible for your music signals.Versatile design for easy system integration A beautifully sculpted aluminum chassis houses plenty of inputs for your stereo gear, including a set of balanced XLR connections. You also get a pair of RCA line-level outputs — great for connecting a second amplifier for bi-amping, or adding a powered subwoofer to your system. Premium gold binding post speaker terminals accept spade connectors, and offer a unique locking design that can be tightened down to provide a secure grip with banana plugs.Description taken from the GCC-250 Owner's Manual: PS Audio GCC-250 Control Amplifiers are actually Variable Gain Power Amplifiers™ with multiple inputs. Control Amplifiers are unique in the world of audio and are the shortest and purest audio path of any product on the market. While Control Amplifiers resemble an integrated amplifier in their operation, they are not integrated amplifiers. Integrated amplifiers are a marriage of a preamplifier, or input volume attenuator and a power amplifier. Because of the PS Audio Gain Cell™, the GCC Series of products do not attenuate the input signal and do not “throw away” the unwanted signal. Instead, the GCC Control Amplifiers vary their gain in response to the user’s front panel or remote commands. This creates the world’s first Variable Gain Power Amplifier™, or the GCC Control Amplifier. Each of the three Control Amplifier models is a dual mono Control amplifier, capable of driving nearly every loudspeaker load with ease and beauty. GCC power amplifiers are based on our unique and proprietary Gain Cell technology for the input electronics and SDAT Class D switching power amplification for the output. The GCC series have high efficiency digital amplification stages that allow them to run cool to the touch even while driving demanding loads and should offer years of trouble-free performance of the highest standards. Power ratings for each model are designated by their naming scheme into an 8 Ohm load. The GCC-250 provides up to 250 watts per channel, both channels driven, into an 8 Ohm load and doubles its power rating into a 4 Ohm load. You should expect state of the art performance and sonics unmatched by any other power amplifier/preamplifier combination on the market in terms of performance within their rated power levels and will provide excellent performance in either a two channel or multi-channel environment.For your added peace of mind, this mint condition PS Audio CGG-250 Control Amplifier has been bench tested by VAS Audio of Cliffwood, NJ, prior to being offered for sale. MSRP: $2,995.00

Price: 1399 USD

Location: Old Bridge, New Jersey

End Time: 2025-01-02T23:16:52.000Z

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