* 200W/pc @8ohms, 400W/pc @4ohms (very conservatively rated!)
* 275W/pc @8ohms, 500W/pc @4ohms (measured by Steve Phillips of Aragon Tech Support, Klipsch Audio Technologies)
* 1st 26W/pc Class A
* Best value (Stereophile recommended component Class B with best value $$$ for 4 years!!)
* Dual 1.1kVA transformers, 2 x 12 output transistors (50% more than the 8008 ST!)
The 8008BB is actually two separate mono block amplifiers contained within a single chassis. Each monoblock powers its respective channel with an individual 1,100va toroidal transformer. The 8008BB has twice the rectification and twice the storage capacitance of the 8008ST. In other words, each monoblock contained within the chassis has as much rectification and capacitance as the 8008ST's entire power supply. Along with the larger power supply, the 8008BB has two different inputs-single-ended and balanced. Both of these inputs are fully discrete Class A. The matched output stage transistors are increased by 50%. These additional transistors assist in maintaining linearity during low impedance operation.
