SAC Igel PA 40

Data

General

• Manufacturer: SAC
• Model: PA 40 (Hedgehog)
• Years of construction: 1986 to 1993
• Made in: Germany
• Color: Black
• Type: Mono Analog
• Remote control: no
• Power consumption: 200 watts
• Dimensions: 170 x 82 x 130 (W x H x D)
• Weight: 4.5kg
• Original price approx.: 1600 DM (pair)

Connections

• Number of inputs: 1
  • 1 x Chinch (with sensitivity/impedance) (will be carried after)
• Number of outputs: 2
  • Loudspeaker terminals
• Mains connection (220V): Permanently connected

Technical Data

• Continuous power (at distortion factor):
  • 8 Ohm: 69W ( Test HifiVision )

4 Ohm: 88W ( Test HifiVision )

• Dynamic power

8 Ohm: 87W ( Test HifiVision ) 4 Ohm: 131W ( Test HifiVision )

• Total harmonic distortion:
• Attenuation factor 10kHz:
• Frequency response: ?
• Signal to noise ratio: ?
• Stereo channel separation: ?

Special Features

• Protection circuits for overtemperature, DC voltage, subsonic frequencies

Remarks

• This model marked the beginning of the "Hedgehog" story. "Hedgehog" was a nickname at this time, not a product name. Other models included the PA 50 and PA 50T, and currently the Igel 60.
• The manufacturer offers an upgrade service ( 280 € ) where sound determining components are replaced by new ones (if necessary). In any case new power supply electrolytic capacitors from Panasonic, emitter resistors with lower inductance, fresh end transistors are used. Instead of Sanken 2SC2837 and 2SA1294 the same types from the Chinese-Indian company ISC are used.

Since mid 2010 a new circuit with a very high quality National Audio IC is used in the input stage. Until now this was an Ic of the type AD 797. The previous hedgehogs can not be brought to this level by an upgrade! To this series also belongs the preamplifier "beta".