Phoenix Gold ZQ9004 amplifier
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Phoenix Gold ZQ9004 amplifier
The Phoenix Gold ZQ9004 is a hi-end four-channel amplifier that represents the absolute pinnacle of the Phoenix Gold range. This exclusive amplifier was created by Phoenix Gold engineers with more than twenty years of experience in developing high-end amplifiers to showcase the current state-of-the-art technology and achieve audiophile sound in the car. The Phoenix Gold ZQ9004 provides impressive sound characteristics, high performance, excellent speaker control and, last but not least, a luxurious design in black and gold, using noble and often exceptional materials. This product is the essence of Phoenix Gold's core values and incorporates many of the original production technologies that have made the brand famous since its inception. And also top components from all over the world. The amplifier's dual power supply together with high-end Wima, Siemens, Nichicon or Elana capacitors together ensure an efficient and uninterrupted power supply. Top-quality high-performance potentiometers are used to boost performance, while shielded German-made transformer cores ensure clean power flow throughout the amplifier. You can count on excellent connectivity thanks to the 24-carat gold-plated terminals that also adorn the printed circuit boards. The two-color extruded cooler with optimized heat transfer ensures optimal temperature even during demanding operation. Toshiba and ON transistors, magnetic core transformers from Epcos or Burr Brown converters are also worth mentioning. The amplifier does not contain any filters, filters, bass boost, etc., everything is designed for absolute sound quality. All these technological advantages helped to create a unique series of sound quality amplifiers that will find the hearts of many audio fanatics.
The main features of the Phoenix Gold ZQ9004 amplifier
- 4-channel high-end class A/B amplifier.
- Brushed aluminum chassis in black and gold finish.
- Dual power technology from Phoenix Gold.
- High-end polymer potentiometers.
- Gold-plated double-layer printed circuit board.
- Nichicon, Wima, Siemens and Elana top capacitors.
- Shielded transformers made to order in Germany.
- Magnetic core transformers from Epcos.
- Toshiba & ON transistors.
- Signal-to-noise ratio greater than 110 dB.
- 24 carat gold plated terminals.
| Catalog number | ZQ9004 |
| Brand | Phoenix Gold |
| Links | Official web presentation (English) |
| Number of amplifier channelsAmplifiers are divided into: - Monoblocks - 2-channel - 3-channel - 4-channel - 5-channel - 6-channel - multi-channel Each channel is used to power one speaker for the coaxial type, or one side if they are component speakers. Monoblock type amplifiers are mainly used for subwoofers. 2-channel are suitable for both subwoofers and, for example, the front pair of speakers in a car. 3-channel is used for front or rear speakers + subwoofer. 4-channel are used for front + rear speakers or 1 pair of speakers + subwoofer. 6 or 5-channel are used for 2 pairs of speakers + subwoofer, most often. Bridging means connecting the amplifier to a bridge, using the + pole from one channel and the - pole from the other channel. In most cases this is shown as "BRIDGED" on the amplifier. | 4 |
| Energy class of the amplifierAmplifiers are divided into two basic classes: analog and digital . Analog amplifiers (A/B) have higher consumption requirements, but usually have a more natural sound. Digital amplifiers (D) have significantly lower consumption and higher efficiency, but the sound may not be as faithful as with classic analog amplifiers. | A/B |
| RMS power into 4 ΩRMS power when loading speakers or subwoofer at 4 Ω. RMS power is the constant power of the amplifier and is one of the most important parameters when choosing an amplifier. | 4 x 150 / 2 x 380 W |
| RMS power into 2 ΩRMS power when loading speakers or subwoofer at 2 Ω. RMS power is the constant power of the amplifier and is one of the most important parameters when choosing an amplifier. | 4 x 230W |
| Frequency rangeThe ability of the amplifier to reproduce the signal from the lowest frequency to the highest = faithfully reproduce the sound in a specific frequency band. Professionally: In the frequency range from 40 to 16,000 Hz, the vast majority of fundamental and overtones (harmonics) of all musical instruments are found. We are interested in the course of the radiated sound pressure in this range of frequencies when the loudspeaker system is supplied with constant power. We call this course the frequency characteristic, which tells us the level of radiated sound pressure in decibels (dB) depending on the frequency. The frequency characteristic of a speaker or speaker system can be expressed most succinctly with a graph. Mostly, however, the frequency characteristic is indicated by indicating the maximum tolerance of the sound pressure in the given frequency range, e.g. 50 to 15,000 Hz -+ 6 dB. Since the frequency characteristics of loudspeakers and systems in general are quite uneven, some manufacturers do not even specify this maximum tolerance of sound pressure in decibels in their catalogs for reasons of prestige. Data impoverished in this way is unfortunately worthless. What is valid is that the manufacturer offers a speaker system with a frequency range of 30 to 20,000 Hz, if he is worried about stating the maximum unevenness of the sound pressure in this range, because he can have a tolerance of, for example, +- 20 dB. The unevenness or undulation of the frequency curve in good speaker systems for high-quality music performance should not exceed +-3 dB in the 80 to 12,000 Hz band and +-6 dB in the 40 to 16,000 Hz band. Greater unevenness already depletes or emphasizes certain tonal areas, which can cause audible or even disturbing distortion. The proportion between fundamental tones and higher harmonics also changes, thereby changing the color of the sound, and individual musical instruments as well as the entire musical image sound unnatural. | 10 - 55000 Hz |
| Harmonic Distortion (THD)Total harmonic distortion indicates how much the input signal is distorted in the amplifier. Distortions appear as overtones contained in the output signal. The proportion of originally absent parts of the signal is given as a percentage, typical values are between 0.001% and 0.5%. Distortion is measured in their power band. If it exceeds the limit of 0.7% from a certain power, it is the value of the output power of the given amplifier, from which it no longer plays without distortion and from which the distortion usually increases steeply, so that no further increase in power can be counted on. The lower the value, the better. | < 0.05% |
| Signal-to-noise ratioThe signal-to-noise ratio means that the output signal always contains noise. The signal-to-noise ratio expresses how much of this noise is compared to the useful signal. The so-called A value is given, which does not take deep and very high frequencies into account. This corresponds to the characteristic of human hearing, which is not so sensitive to deep frequencies, especially below 1 kHz. The higher the value, the better the amplifier is. | > 110 dB |
| Input sensitivityIn order for the amplifier to perform its function correctly, it requires an input signal of a certain level, which is different for car radios. It is measured in "Volts" (e.g. 2 V, 4 V, etc.) The higher the value at the output of the pre-amplifier, or car radio, the less demands are placed on the power of the amplifier. However, the amplifier must allow this input sensitivity, and for that reason this value is also given for the amplifier. | 0.4 - 5 V |
| High level inputsThe high-level input on the amplifier allows connection directly to the existing speakers in the car without additional purchase of an external high/low adapter. Important equipment in the case of installing an amplifier on an original car radio. | No |
| Socket input terminalsFerrule terminals allow better wiring contact to the amplifier. It is also a more secure form of terminals. If you are tightening the sleeve terminals, we recommend retightening them after 1 day, as the connected cable gradually compresses. | Yes |
| Dimensions of the amplifier | 456 x 200 x 56 mm |