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JBL SA550 integrated amplifier is part of JBL’s Classic range of hi-fi separates that feature upto date electronics within a retro design, featuring aluminium with real Walnut side cheeks and a decent 150W output per channel, which should be enough to power most speakers.
The SA550 features a Class G design which is more efficient than many conventional Class AB amplifiers. An old-style JBL logo adorns the brushed aluminium front panel. There is good connectivity with four analogue and three digital inputs. Finally, there is a built-in MM phono preamp. You can connect mobile devices via the hi-res Bluetooth receiver.
High Power Class G
The SA550 has a class G output. Class G works by having two power supply rails. One is used most of the time, when at normal volume levels, however at high volumes a more beefy supply kicks in. This rail is usually in “sleep” mode, to reduce power consumption. The design provides ultra-low distortion along with 90W of power into 8 ohms.
Good connectivity
There are plenty of inputs on the SA550. Four Analogue RCA inputs are available. The unit has a built in MM phono stage.
Digital inputs include 1x optical and 2x coaxial. The built in DAC can play files with up to 24-bit/192kHz sampling rates. There is also hi-res Bluetooth support, with the latest aptX Adaptive Bluetooth codec.
Dimensions (H x W x D) 597 x 347 x 405 mm
Weight 7.4 kg (16 lb 5 oz)
General Specifications:
Continous power output both channels driven (0.5% THD):
• 90W into 8Ω x2
• 150W into 4Ω x2
• Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8? at 1kHz: 0.002%
Phono moving magnet input:
• Input sensitivity at 1kHz: 5mV
• Input impedance: 47k? + 100pF
• Frequency response (ref. RIAA curve): 20Hz - 20kHz ±1dB
• Signal/Noise ratio (A-wtd) 50W, ref. 5mV input: 80dB
• Overload margin, ref. 5mV at 1kHz
Line inputs:
• Nominal sensitivity: 1V
• Input impedance: 10kΩ
• Maximum input: 6Vrms
• Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.2dB
• Signal/Noise ratio (A-wtd) 50W, ref. 1V input: 106dB
Digital inputs:
• Supported Bit depth: 16 bit - 24 bit
• Supported sample rates (Optical)(kHz): 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96
• Supported sample rates (Coaxial)(kHz): 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
• Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.05dB
• Signal/Noise ratio (A-wtd) 50W, ref. 1V input: 115dB
Mains Voltage: 110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz
Maximum Power Consumption: 500W
Product Dimensions (W x H x D, including feet, control knob,
and speaker terminals): 449 x 114 x 327mm
Product Weight: 12kg
Shipping Weight: 14kg
Warranty: 5 Years