Ravensbrook Stereo Amplifier Series III (3)
Rogers, Catford (see also Rogers Birmingham)
- Country
- Great Britain (UK)
- Manufacturer / Brand
- Rogers, Catford (see also Rogers Birmingham)
- Year
- 1973 ?
- Category
- Audio Amplifier or -mixer
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 356804
- Number of Transistors
- 19
- Semiconductors
- Main principle
- Audio-Amplification
- Wave bands
- - without
- Details
- Hi-Fi equipment
- Power type and voltage
- Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110; 125; 220; 240 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- - This model requires external speaker(s).
- Power out
- 40 W (undistorted)
- Material
- Wooden case
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: Ravensbrook Stereo Amplifier Series III - Rogers, Catford see also
- Shape
- Book-shelf unit.
- Notes
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The Ravensbrook Stereo Amplifier Series 3 builds upon the success of its predecessors, the Series 1 and 2 amplifiers, offering several key improvements and new features:
Power and Connectivity
- Increased Output: Uprated to 20 Watts per channel
- AC Outlet: New provision of an AC outlet facility
Input and Output Options
- Multiple Inputs: Disc, radio, and tape inputs provided
- Versatile Disc Input: Four-disc sensitivities to accommodate a wide range of high-quality pickup cartridges, including those with very low output
- Tape Connectivity: DIN socket for tape replay and record, duplicated at the rear of the chassis via a second DIN socket
- Tape Monitoring: Possible with tape recorders having separate replay heads
Advanced Controls
- Volume Control: Close tolerance ganged volume control matched to 1 dB
- Tone Controls: Wide-range bass and treble controls using a modified Baxendall circuit
- Balance: Vernier balance control for precise stereo imaging
- Filters: Switched high pass filter and a variable "slope" low pass filter
Transistor technology
- the amplifier uses driver transformers, which are quadrifilar wound, similar to those used in the Ravensbourne amp
- Silicon transistors are used throughout.
The Ravensbrook Series 3 represents a significant evolution in Rogers' amplifier lineup, offering improved power output, expanded connectivity options, and refined control features compared to its predecessors.
See Forum articles on the use of Rogers' Quadrifilar transformers;
- Mentioned in
- - - Manufacturers Literature
- Author
- Model page created by Gottfried Silberhorn. See "Data change" for further contributors.
- Other Models
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Here you find 39 models, 39 with images and 6 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from Rogers, Catford (see also Rogers Birmingham)