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Dual CV 5670

The Dual CV 5670 is an integrated amplifier developed for the high-fidelity market under the Audiophile Concept line. It features a high-current design and a specially engineered high-power toroidal transformer, delivering stable and consistent output even during demanding musical passages.

General Specifications

Maximum power (8Ω): 100W
Frequency response (-3dB): 9Hz-95kHz
THD (1kHz): <0.01%
Signal to noise ratio (Line): 100dB
Signal to noise ratio (MM): 80dB
Crosstalk attenuation: 80dB
Input sensitivity (Line): 200mV
Input sensitivity (MM): 2.5mV
Speaker load impedance: 8Ω-16Ω

Dimensions (WHD): 440×142×303mm
Weight: 9.5kg
Produced: 1989-1992
Initial price: 900DM

Measured Values

Maximum power (8Ω): 106W
Frequency response (20Hz-20kHz): <0.5dB
Channel imbalance: <1.0dB
THD (1kHz, 1W): 0.012%
THD+N (1kHz, 1W): 0.019%
THD (1kHz, 20W): 0.0012%
THD+N (1kHz, 20W): 0.0014%
IMD (70Hz, 5kHz, 1W): 0.043%
Noise: -66.4dB
Amplification: 133.4
DC offset L: -16.3mV
DC offset R: -13.3mV

Maximum Power

Maximum power is measured using 8Ω resistors on both channels. A 1kHz sine wave input signal is applied and gradually increased until higher harmonics rise significantly. Typically, this is the point at which output clipping occurs.

Frequency Response

Frequency response is measured using several equilizer settings. 'Flat' indicates the tone controls are either turned off or set to their neutral position. 'Max' and 'Min' refer to the maximum and minimum tone control positions, respectively. In the phono section, the expected response follows the RIAA equalization curve.

Residual Noise

These graphs display the noise levels at various volume positions. To eliminate any interference from the input signal, the input lines are shorted during the measurement. Generally, the noise is highest at the mid-point of the volume range (50%)

Distorsion

Total harmonic distortion (THD) is measured using a 1kHz sine wave input, with the output level adjusted to meet different conditions. Intermodulation distortion (IMD) is measured using 'two sine' input signal. THD versus voltage is measured with a 1kHz sine wave input, while THD versus frequency is measured at various output levels.