JVC R-X500B

JVC R-X500B
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The R-X500B (also known as R-X500) was a Computer-Controlled Dynamic Super-A Receiver/Amplifier manufactured by the JVC Corporation of Japan. It was a 110-watt (RMS) per channel system with a Super-A power amplifier technology, and AM/FM digital synthesizer tuner. Here is a list of some of its features.

  • 110-watt per channel (RMS)
  • Dynamic Super-A Power Amplifier
  • Gm Driver
  • 7-band computer controlled S.E.A graphic equalizer with 5 presets
  • Computer-controlled digital synthesizer tuner with 15 FM presets and 15 AM presets
  • Remote control, with S.E.A equalising controls

Cost/eBay

The R-X500B was a wonderful high-quality high-end amplifier that is still highly sought after by audiophiles. The sound quality and functionality are still unsurpassed and a unit in mint condition can fetch over a hundred pounds in the pre-used market.

Specification

Model NameR-X500B
Output Power110-watt per channel (RMS) at 8 Ω (1 kHz DIN)
THD0.003 % at 105-watt output
Intermodulation Distortion0.007 % at 100-watt output
Damping factor (1 kHz, 8 Ω)45
Phono MM Sensitivity2.5 mV/47 kΩ
Phono MC Sensitivity250 µV/100 Ω
VID Sound, AUX, DAD(CD), Tape240 mV/40 kΩ
Phono SNR ('66IHF/DIN)80 dB/66 dB
Dimensions435 mm × 117 mm × 370 mm
Mass9.3 kg