Resolution Series: FM1811
The fascinating new FM 1811 is the culmination of FM ACOUSTICS efforts in 35 years of dedicated R&D. Not many words are needed to explain the FM 1811: it is the ultimate solution to highest accuracy in music reproduction.
The FM 1811 leads to a new standard of excellence based on the classic Resolution Series ® design. Dozens of refinements of FM ACOUSTICS unique circuits are incorporated and combined with new features:
- New symmetrical input stage provides the highest symmetry and best balancing ever
- New ultra high linearity driver stages
- Newly developed dual chassis eliminates mechanical resonances and reduces mechanical noise to inaudible levels
- Includes FM ACOUSTICS unique resonance isolators
- The most dramatic output stages ever created provide absolute linearity even at highest currents
- Two new astoundingly quiet fans using special control circuitry that follows the dynamic envelope of the amps' performance and thermal demands. The resulting silence contributes to the FM 1811's dramatic dynamic rendering.
- Ultra high efficiency cooling with thermal envelope optimization
- Many custom-made components of singular standard and quality
- Phenomenal new hand-assembled, layered and frozen transformer uses unique specially treated ultra high-efficiency steel.
- Capacitors of ultimate quality made in Switzerland to proprietary specifications
Of course, all characteristics that have made FM ACOUSTICS amplifier world renown - like singular discrete circuits, individually tuned and hand calibrated FM ACOUSTICS class A+ stages, use of hand-and-listening selected semiconductors etc. - are incorporated. The Resolution Series ® 1811 delivers unheard of realism and a "be there" experience for which neither words nor technical terms exist. The FM 1811 drives any speaker to a performance level that until now could not be imagined.
The FM 1811 requires an ultra-high quality, ultra low-impedance mains supply to deliver its promise. A dedicated supply that can provide a minimum of 125A peak / 25A cont. at 120V (or 60A peak / 12.5A cont. at 230V) is required.
A FEW SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Power Output:
Per channel, both channels operating with continuous music or continuously repetitive toneburst:
1000 Wpeak into 8 Ohms
1800 Wpeak into 4 Ohms
3200 Wpeak into 2 Ohms
500 WRMS into 8 Ohms
900 WRMS into 4 Ohms
1600 WRMS into 2 Ohms
(Just for comparisons' sake: the impulse power is more than 4500W per channel).
Max. Output Voltage:
180 V pp.
Max. Output Current:
Absolutely unlimited peak current (over 550A). More than 80A continuous per channel allows the FM 1811 to drive any known load without any negative influence on the audio signal. No fuses, absolutely no form of current, voltage or any other kind of limiting.
Distortion:
Average distortion: 0,005% THD
Gain:
30dB
Risetime at Full Power -3dB:
3 us
Hum and Noise:
(20Hz-20kHz).
Below full power typically: -115 dB
Min. unweighted: better than -100 dB
Input:
Input: Proprietary, electronically balanced, discrete enhanced class A circuitry, floating ground, non-inverting or inverting mode. Optimal performance with either balanced or unbalanced (single-ended) sources. Unbalanced sources are automatically balanced right at the inputs of the FM 1811.
Input Stage Common Mode Rejection:
105 dB typically, better than 95 dB at 50Hz even better at other frequencies.
Maximum Input Level:
+20 dBm (7,75 VRMS)
Load Impedance:
No minimum impedance. Designed for below 1 Ohm to above 10’000 Ohm systems. Can drive any speaker impedance - dynamic, electrostatic, ribbon, planar etc. - without any limiting, compression or other negative effects on the audio signal. Despite this, the amplifier is fully protected against short circuits and all other adverse conditions via a unique onboard system that continuously surveys all important parameters.
Protection:
Unique protection systems proprietary to FM ACOUSTICS protect against adverse conditions such as short circuit, open circuit, HF Oscillation, RF interference, +DC and -DC offset, fan activity, temperature, blocked or dirty fan filters, damage to the protection system itself, etc.
Chassis Resonance Damping:
New dual chassis design effectively isolates sensitive electronic and mechanical components from potential negative influences such as induced resonances. Mechanical resonance damping on panels is employed. The whole chassis including cover, transformer mounting, transformer leaves, side panels, capacitor mounting etc. use anti-resonance technology.
Average Life Expectancy:
At 25oC ambient temperature, medium power, 10h/day, 365 days/year: 38 years.
Power Consumption:
At idle:200 WRMS
At 30% power: 1400 WRMS
At full power: 3600 WRMS
With dynamic signals: 10000 Wpeak repetitive
Mains Supply Requirement:
No mains voltage drop when supplying:
25A continuous, 100Ap at 110V - 120V
12.5A continuous, 50 Ap at XXV
Burn-in Time at Factory:
Minimum 100 hours (500 thermal cycles)
Vibration Test at Factory:
Minimum 60 minutes (50’000 vibration cycles)
Output Connectors (on FORCELINES):
FORCEPLUG 200, ultra low-loss high-performance connectors.
Continuous current handling = 200A,1200Ap FORCELINES 3 required.
Spare Parts Availability:
Guaranteed available for a minimum of 10 years. Ex stock availability of 99% of all individual parts.
Weight:
Only 45 kg net,50 kg packed
Dimensions:
430 mm wide
260 mm high
550 mm deep
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