In an active system a Snaxo electronic crossover divides the audio spectrum into two or three separate frequency bands, depending on the loudspeaker type employed.
The crossover is connected between the pre-amplifier and power amplifiers. Each power amplifier is then connected directly to the appropriate loudspeaker drive unit, and only handles one frequency band. This allows better control of the drive unit resulting in more accurate music reproduction. As there is no passive crossover no amplifier power is wasted and information loss is minimised.
The great potential possessed by an active system demands not only source components of the very highest quality but also for them to be perfectly matched and installed.
The SNAXO 362 is Naim's three-way, 18dB/octave fixed frequency crossover. Crossover frequencies are defined by a series of active filters, designed with particular attention to transient handling, which must be matched to the loudspeaker system with which the crossover is to be used.
The SNAXO 362 can be used tri-amped, with three stereo amplifiers, or in a six-pack system using six mono amplifiers. The output level to each loudspeaker drive unit can be adjusted by means of enclosed cermet potentiometers mounted inside the SNAXO.
Power to the unit is supplied by a Flat-Cap 2, Hi-Cap, or Super-Cap power supply.
Specifications
Input impedance >10 kOhms
Output impedance < 50 Ohms
Dimensions (H x W x D) 87 x 207 x 314mm
Finish Black