Technics SE-M100 Digital Power Amplifier

Further Information

The pre-owned Technics SE-M100 Digital Power Amplifier delivers 100 W of jitter-free precision.

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Key Features

• Digital Straight: DAC output direct to unity-gain power stage—no analogue volume.
• 100 W + 100 W: 6 Ω, 0.007% THD across 20 Hz–20 kHz.
• I/V Converter Volume: High-voltage DAC varies output without degradation.
• 112 dB S/N: Silent backgrounds for micro-detail retrieval.
• 2 Hz–20 kHz: Ruler-flat response with 0.3 dB tolerance.

Its Digital Direct Drive system connects DAC voltage straight to speakers via a 0 dB gain stage—preserving the source’s full S/N ratio. This black unit performs flawlessly.

Why Choose the Technics SE-M100 Digital Power Amplifier?

This digital amp eliminates analogue flaws, offering:

• No Colouration: Unity gain—DAC voltage = speaker voltage.
• Variable DAC Output: Volume via I/V converter ratio change.
• Ultra-Low Distortion: 0.003% at rated –3 dB.
• High Current: Drives 4 Ω loads with ease.
• Compact Might: 15.5 kg of overbuilt Japanese engineering.

The Technics SE-M100 digital power amplifier pioneers Digital Straight topology: DAC output feeds a high-voltage I/V converter that varies level by altering exchange ratio, then drives a unity-gain (0 dB) power stage—ensuring speaker terminals see exact DAC voltage.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Pre-owned digital straight power amplifier
• Power Output: 100 W + 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.007%); 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω, 0.005%)
• THD: 0.003% (rated –3 dB, 8 Ω)
• Frequency Response: 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
• S/N Ratio: 112 dB (EIAJ)
• Input Sensitivity/Impedance: 150 mV / 33 kΩ
• Power Consumption: 235 W
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 158 x 403 mm
• Weight: 15.5 kg
• Finish: Black, good condition
• Included: Power cord only
• Manufacturing: Technics, Japan