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Authorized dealers for Starke Sound PA3

  • Heartbeats + Headshells — in-store — Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States (website)
  • Instal Audio — online and in-store — Konin, Województwo wielkopolskie, Poland (website)
  • Sun Mountain AV — in-store — Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States (website)
  • Vigilant Audio — online and in-store — Redondo Beach, California, United States (website)
  • Yosemine Audio — in-store — Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (website)
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Starke Sound PA3

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Classic A+AB


A product for purists

PA3 delivers uncompromising power “front and center” to premium private cinemas.


PA3

Introducing PA3 — the next evolution of our acclaimed Class A+AB technology.


Power is the heartbeat of any audio system, and amplification sits at the core of performance. With PA3, our third-generation Class A+AB design reaches new heights, with lower distortion, a stronger power supply, and exceptional sonic purity.


Built for the channels that matter most.


In premium private cinemas, the front stage, your LCR or front five channels, carries the emotional weight and dynamic impact of every performance. PA3 was purpose-built to elevate these critical channels, bringing our flagship amplification into the P Series ecosystem with absolute authority.


A high capacitance power matrix provides immense headroom, while the fully balanced circuit design and advanced thermal management ensure pristine operation. Thanks to its ultra-high bias, PA3 runs in pure Class A for nearly all musical and cinematic content, transitioning to Class AB only under extreme output demands. The result: effortless dynamics, low distortion, and high efficiency.


PA3 delivers uncompromising power “front and center” to premium private cinemas.


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Specifications

Output Power
620W RMS at 4 ohms
Channel quantity
3 channels
ClassA power
50W at 2Ω, 4Ω, 8Ω, per channel
Amplifier type
Class A+AB
Frequency Response
5 Hz to 50 kHz (+0/-1 dB)
Signal-To-Noise Ratio(SNR)
>120dB, “A” weighted, 620W RMS at 4 ohm
THD+N
<0.002% at 1 kHz, at 10 W, 4 Ω
Maximum output current per channel
100A
Input terminals
3 Blanced Self-locking XLR connector, 24K gold plated, Teflon PTFE Isolation
Output terminals
3 pcs S-Link locking connector, 24K gold plated, Teflon PTFE Isolation
Power input
32A self-locking power socket
Full size
W 17.3 x H 5.7 x D 19.7 inches (w/ foot) W 440 x H 145 x D 500 mm (w/ foot) 3U standard for a rack
Weight
66 lbs(30kg)
Shipping size
L 23.5 x W 22.4 x H 10.4 inches L 598 x W 570 x H 264 mm
Shipping weight
77 lbs(35kg)
Balanced Output
Bridgeable

Manufacturer's Description — Starke Sound

Classic A+AB


A product for purists

PA3 delivers uncompromising power “front and center” to premium private cinemas.


PA3

Introducing PA3 — the next evolution of our acclaimed Class A+AB technology.


Power is the heartbeat of any audio system, and amplification sits at the core of performance. With PA3, our third-generation Class A+AB design reaches new heights, with lower distortion, a stronger power supply, and exceptional sonic purity.


Built for the channels that matter most.


In premium private cinemas, the front stage, your LCR or front five channels, carries the emotional weight and dynamic impact of every performance. PA3 was purpose-built to elevate these critical channels, bringing our flagship amplification into the P Series ecosystem with absolute authority.


A high capacitance power matrix provides immense headroom, while the fully balanced circuit design and advanced thermal management ensure pristine operation. Thanks to its ultra-high bias, PA3 runs in pure Class A for nearly all musical and cinematic content, transitioning to Class AB only under extreme output demands. The result: effortless dynamics, low distortion, and high efficiency.


PA3 delivers uncompromising power “front and center” to premium private cinemas.


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Authorized dealers for Starke Sound PA3

  • Heartbeats + Headshells — in-store — Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States (website)
  • Instal Audio — online and in-store — Konin, Województwo wielkopolskie, Poland (website)
  • Sun Mountain AV — in-store — Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States (website)
  • Vigilant Audio — online and in-store — Redondo Beach, California, United States (website)
  • Yosemine Audio — in-store — Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (website)
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