Technics SU-90T1 tereo Preamplifier Stereo DC Power Amplifier ST-9031 FM/AM Stereo TunerSU-90T1 Stereo Preamplifier with Built-In Pre-Preamp for MC Cartridge lity Gives Our Direct Approach to smaller You More Exciting Music in a Package. ‘The new SU-9011 brings you clearer, more precise reproduction because it represents @ ore direct design approach than was previously possible. Innovations incorporated in our previous Technics components prepared the way for the SU-9011, allowing us to make this preamp both more compact and more accurate. Low Noise MC Pre-preamp Built-In. ‘The SU-9011 has two phono inputs, one for IMM only, and one for either MC or MIM cartridges. You can plug your MC cartridge futput directly into the SU-9011 and enjoy better fidelity than if you used a separate step-up transformer, Why? Because the built in pre-preamp is not only an impeccable place of electronics in itself, it is right in with the rest of the preamp circuitry so you don't suffer from mismatching or the warped frequency response and noise that can come from using two sets of phono cables. The extremely high signal to noise ratio of 6808, (HF, A) is strking for an MC pre-preamp, Since this is equivalent to noise Input of ~152dBV, you hear the quietest pianissimo against a background of tnobtrusive silence. With the MC input distortion is a mere 002% at a preampilfier output of 1V @OHz to 20KHz1 ‘Our own original low noise transistors, the M47LP are in large part to thank for these impressive figures. Remote Action Switch, Gold-Plated Input Jacks, LED Indicator for MC. Operation. ‘Switching Between MM and MC in the “phono 1” position is by a new type of remote action switch. This original device transfers the actual switching operation trom the front panel to the ideal point within the circuitry $0 there Is no danger of hum, ‘The phono 1 input jacks are gold plated to ensure smooth signal transmission from cables to preamp. ‘Another extra isthe front panel LED that lights up when the pre-preamp is switched on. feaee eeu ‘88dB S/N with MM Phono Input. When you use MM cartridges you'l also ‘enjoy a higher signal-to-noise rato, Reterenced to an input of 25m, SIN is 8808 (HE, A} which means that the noise level is “1251000 of the signal level. The phono ‘equalizer amp features Mé7LP low-noise transistors in the differential frst stage with ‘current mirtor loading. This is followed by a Voltage amp and SEPP output stage in a! ‘lass-A configuration, Thanks to careful selection of circuit olements, RIAA ‘equalization Is 20.208 from S0Hz to 15,000Hz. Builtin Mixing Circuit Lets You Jam with Any Source. Play or sing along with records, tapes, or broadcasts by plugging a high quality microphone into the front panel input jek ‘Adjust volume to blend into the rest of the ‘music with the mic level knob, ‘The special mixing circuit prevents source Impedance from atfecting the output. Signal to-noise level is a high 7348 (HF, Al frequency response is fat and wide: 20H ~ 45kHz, 308; 0 ~ 0.108 at TOkH2 ‘An incependent sat of rear panel output jacks makes it easy to record your performance. Center-Defeat, Unique Tone Control Circuitry. In the canter position, tone control circuitry is. ‘completely disconnected so that frequency fesponse Is accurate and ft. Tone control is by class-A driven IC's for low noise and low distortion Input and Output Selectors Designed for Ideal Switching Performance. Both the input selector knob and tape monitor selector are designed so that actual Switching takes place at the ideal location on the citcult boards for minimum signal degradation and crosstalk Stabilized Voltage Power Supply for All Circuits. This extremely stable power supply provides the basis for accurate amplification of the transients which make up music. The ltansformer features magnetic shielding of the col surface for muen better leakage flux prevention than in the conventional cutcore type. The rest of the extra large power supply Cfcult is also shielded to prevent adverse influence on the signal circuitry. Minimized Gang Error in Volume Control. This highly accurate volume control has been designed for minimum gang error and. minimum influence on frequency response. Even at low volume levels, the high range is ‘not deemphasized ‘Subsonic Filter. ‘Switch on this 30H2, ~12dB/oct fiter when you need to cut out harmful low range noise Such as rumble or record warp frequencies. High filter Use this 7kH2, ~6éBoct filter to cut out high frequency noise such as tape hiss and record seratones. Phono (MM) THD vs. Input Level FH Phono Equalizer Noise SpectrumSE-9021 Stereo DC Power Amplifier ‘Another Step Towards the Ideal Power Amp. Electronics engineers lke to describe the eal ampitier as wire having gain. In other words, the ideal amp would amplify the input Signal as i, without adding coloration or affecting phase relationships. The SE-9021 ‘comes remarkably close to this dream. iis a tue DC amp with virtually flat response from ‘Hz to 100kH2. Original phase relationships are maintained within the audio spectrum so you hear music the way it sounds “liv.” Advanced DC Amp Circuitry Delivers ‘80W + 6OW (both channels driven into ‘Bohms, 20Hz to 20kHz, 0.01% THD). OC amplification gives you accurate reproduction of lower harmonics preserving phase relationships unaltered. Its achieved by the latest circuitry which eliminates not only input and output capacitors but also ‘coupling capacitors between stages. With ‘6001 per channel and a superb damping, factor of 100, the SE-902 amplifies ll the dynamism of a Tull orchestra with the detailed expression that allows you to pick out individual instruments, Gain, Phase vs. Frequency Response torted 0.01% THD for Clear, Unc Reproduction. Total harmonic distortion is a mere 0.01% or less at rated power over the entire audio spectrum from 20Hz to 20kHz. While this is an impressively high figure, note that at halt the rated power THD drops to an infinitessimal 0.005% (20H2 to 20kH2), so low as to be nearly unmeasurable Dual Transistor First Stage for Stable DC Handling. Instead of the conventional FET's, we have taken the unusual step of using dual transistors to form the first stage differential amplifier This stage is current mirror loaded {and the following stages are ina floating State so that even if there is tharmal dat it will not cause DC potential to drift. With Carefully matched transistors and stabilized voltage power supply for the voltage amp stage, very stable operation is ensured down tbc. Precision Peak Meters Indicate even a Single Wave at 10kHz With an incredibly fast rise time of 100,sec or less, these precision peak meters give you accurate indications of even the shortest peak transients, ‘This remarkable speed and accuracy is ‘achieved with @ high performance linear ‘detector based on an op amp IC along with a Power transformer Heat sink Meter drive circuit logarithmic compression circuit ‘These maters have a wide range of from ‘.001W to 120W with a precision that gives 2 (dB reading even for a single wave of & 1OkHz frequency. 3-Stage Darlington Output Stage. The output stage has high linearity and low ‘output impedance thanks to 3:stage Darlington construction, an improvement over the conventional 2-stage Darlington type. Newly Developed Large El Core Transformer and Large Electrolytic Capacitors. With two 6800,F electrolytic capacitors for each channel, the total comes to 27,2004. ‘The El core transformer features special resins having outstanding thermal Conductivity characteristics, The result is a power supply section that handles the fSynamic eharacteristles of musical signals with ease, Speaker Switch Relay and Protection Circuitry We have employed relays for spaakor switching to reduce the number of contacts ‘and minimize the influence of switch contact impedance. These briefly turn off the speakers during onvott amp switching and it the protection circuitry detects upstream DC leakage. The output transistors are also protected by the relay when there is a short Circuit at the output terminals Signabto-Noise Ratio of 11348 and Flat Response. 11308 SIN (IHF, A) means no matter how Quiet the musical passage being reproduced, it's unlikely you wil ever be bothered by noise. Frequency response is 50 flat from Dole to 20kH2, +058, ~0.10B, that you could hardly ask for more linear reproguction, DCiLow-Cut Filter Switch. The low-cut filter can be switched on for added speaker protection when necessary. Protection relays Power transistors Electrolytic ‘capacitors 6g00.F 4 Cover for minimizing De att Driver circuitST-9031 FM/AM Stereo Tuner The One Tuner with Lower Distortion and Higher Selectivity. Now you don't have to choose between high selectivity and low distortion. The ST-2031, through the careful choice of high performance components and advanced design, gives you both these essential features in single exceptional AMIFM stereo tuner. THD 0.08% (1kHz, mono), Selectivity 758. ‘You need high selectivity to slice out the Station you want from the other stations On the FM dial, But the problem in the past was that If you wanted higher Selectivity, you usually had to setle for higher distortion along with it. With the new eifeut technology and components in {he ST-9051 you dont have to compromise. The SAW (Surface acoustic wave iter provided one means to solve this problem Since its amplitude and group delay FM Selectivity FA BE characteristics can be fixed independently ‘The other contributor is a set of two 4-alement ceramic filters with excellent narrow band group delay characteristics. Amplification is by an allstage differential S5.stage ampiifier featuring two IC's having high stability and superior limiter characteristics. This IF stage gives you a high selectivity cf 75dB with no more than 0.08% THD (tkHiz, mono) 0.1% (TkHz, stereo) 50 you ‘get just the station you want with exciting lant, Wide Flat Frequency Response. For accurate reproduction of broadcasts you need as wide and flat frequency fesponse as possible. Besides the wide range, low distortion FM detector circuit, the Chebyshev-type low pass filter used after the MPX stage also contributes to flat frequency response: +0.208, 0.848 from 20Hz to 15kH2. Clearer, More Precise Stereo Reproduction: 50dB Separation (kHz). Attacking jitter was one of our priorities in designing the ST-2031. Jitter distortion occurs as an unwanted signal element when the pilot signal “beats” with the ‘Modulated signal. In this unit we have ‘employed a spacial jitter elimination Circuit that gets rid of this distortion in the MPX stereo demodulation circuitry. This is accomplished with a narrow-band band-pass filler and differential amp so that the MPX IC is supplied with a pure pilot signal without distortion, While separation at TkHz is 0d, the high range improvement shows up as 40dB at s0kHz. High Sensitivity Front End. With high gain and stability, 4-pole MOS FET ensures excellent sensitivity to pick Up weak stations along with the overload resistance to handle stronger signals. The 4-ganged variable capacitor for tuning ‘adds to the sensitivity of the RF stage, Usable sensitivity is a high 194 (IHF '58), 46dB stereo quieting sensitivity is 22uV 7590, 1 Signal Strength Meter and FM Center Tuning Meter. These highly accurate meters make accurate tuning easier and faster. The signal strength meter is helpful for finding ‘optimum antenna direction. High Sensitivity, High Selectivity AM Reception. Featuring a narrow band ceramic filter, the AM circuitry gives you a high selectivity of 40dB so you can pick up stations clearly ‘even at night when the air waves are crowded. Input Signal vs. Output & SIN Output Level & Stereo Channel Separation 'Put Together Your Dream Audio System at a Lower vee Od Ugo ROMS CI eRe en) together and you have a true state-of-the- Preteens um UM a Aen WER esrecom ue k sh esi==- ah PRES mogeea osu cuueniy pee ue atau Mate ea cen aCe ogee) y in the high fidelity field to guarantee you a level of music reproduction previously unattainable. eye (ola Mila oe ee Elle) Eur hvelmecunocsivac mutta cialey power amp, and tuner for added rou culeTechnical Specifications (DIN 45 500) eens Su-9011 eee Ca Tuner Auk TWouipu volume Inout snatiy & enpedance ate otal harmon distortion 21-089) Sua PRON tA, HONS? sm pon ‘vouero.0oss anes, tsonvieha PRONOTMC e248 (HF A609) "'BHONGT.? RIAA standars TAPE REGPLAY teonitTo PHONO 1 Mal, PHONO? tae Nom BeBe Asa) tne mg 268 outut HOMO TM 6a Prono *Nc 068 ae oe Mic motmum input voage TAHZ. 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