Legacy Audio Class A - A/B Ultra High Current 250 Watt/ch Amplifier - CODA / PASS

Legacy Audio, known for making high end loudspeakers, did offer a few amplifiers over the years.  They are not shy about admitting they did not design or build the amplifiers.  I'm sure they are actually quite proud.  This amplifier is actually built by Coda.  Coda was founded by a couple of the designers who worked at Threshold, later to become PASS Labs.  I understand that the amplifier circuitry in the LS96, allowing this amp to run at full class A and then switch over to A/B, was designed by Nelson Pass himself.  Makes sense since many PASS amplifiers use this design yet today.

The amplifier runs are very high current and is capable of driving large loads with ease.  Its always interesting to turn off the power switch and hear the amp continue to drive your speakers for over half a minute!  This is due in part to the rows of large capacitors for storing 100,000 microfarads of reserve power for demanding peaks.

We've found the amp to be dead quite, yet surprisingly detailed and articulate.  I'd guess if it had a PASS logo on the front it would easily be in the $6000+ price point.  These are rarely found for sale and there is little info about them available, but they have in interesting pedigree and will be an amp you'll want to hang onto for years to come.  The LA96 is a hidden gem.

The amplifier is very clean and was in a smoke and pet free home.  No scratches on the face or chassis.

Note: This amplifier appears to be identical to the model LS200.

FEATURES -

• Class A operation at moderate to loud listening levels


• Class A/B operating at high output levels


• Extra Large 1400 watt toroidal transformer


• 100,000 microfarad reserve power capacity


• 10 bipolar outputs rated at 2000 watts...per channel


• Accu-Bias load management


• Near zero feedback design


• Very high current design


• Thick aluminum faceplate


• Balanced and single-ended inputs


• Dual set of 5-way binding posts

AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS -

• CLASS - Pure Class A Operation to 50 Watts then A/B to 400 Watts (4 Ohms)


• POWER/CH - (8 Ohm) 250W Continuous


• POWER/CH - (4 Ohm) 400W Continuous


• THD - 0.035%


• PEAK CURRENT - 53 Amps


• GAIN - 27 dB


• S/N - 92.5dB


• INPUT POWER - 110-240V Switchable


• DIMENSIONS - (LxWxH) 14.75" x 19" x 5.75"


• WEIGHT: 39 Lbs 

IN THE BOX -

• Amplifier


• Power cord


• Manual

CONDITION - This unit was well cared for by its previous owner and is very clean and dust free.   No sign of smoke, pets or kids.  The face is very clean.

SHIPPING - We ship worldwide with UPS, Fed-Ex and various truck freight lines.  All items are packed and padded with care if the original packaging is deemed insufficient.  We know how exciting it is to anticipate the arrival of new gear and we want your item to arrive in the same condition it left our facility.

TAX - 6.5% if picked up in our store or shipped to a FL address. 0% if shipped outside Florida.

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