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MiniStat
The MiniStat is a remarkable miniature high-end quality speaker.
The MiniStat is intended for use in music systems as well as small scale home theater systems. Two electrostatic panels are used to reproduce mid and high
frequencies with unsurpassed clarity and purity. Furthermore, a high performance bass driver is used along with slotted port technology. The performance of the MiniStat is
truly astonishing. Efficiency is high, requiring only a few watts to achieve concert level sound.
A unique acoustical lens is used in the MiniStat to disperse the mid and high frequencies over an angle that’s wider than the raw driver’s natural angle of dispersion. This lens works on the same refractive principle
as optical lenses. In both optical and acoustical applications a precision
lens is used to bend the rays of energy flow to a pre-determined angle. In the case of the MiniStat, the natural dispersion angle of the raw electrostatic panel is only 15 degrees at 20KHz. The acoustical lens increases this angle to 90 degrees.
The lens does not create any coloration or other anomalies in the sound. It is designed to provide properly balanced full spectrum sound over a horizontal angle of 90 degrees.
The result of this technology is that the entire listening room becomes the
"sweet spot".
As standard, the MiniStat has separate input terminals for both the woofer and
tweeter systems. These terminals come with straps that parallel the input
terminals for single-amplifier operation. However, the straps are easily
removed if it is desired to bi-amp or bi-wire the inputs.
The auto-bias option eliminates the need of running AC wires for the bias
power supply, which simplifies installation
MSRP: $3170/pair
Specifications
| Frequency response |
60 Hz to ultra-sonics |
| Audio power (min/max) |
10/150 watts (music power) |
| Sensitivity |
94 dB/1W/1m |
| Panel radiating area |
50 square inches |
| Low freq. driver |
6.5" diameter - enclosure is slot-ported |
| Crossover frequency |
950 Hz |
| Horizontal dispersion |
90 degrees (full spectrum) |
| Vertical dispersion |
40 degrees |
| Impedance (nominal) |
8 ohms |
| Bias Power Supply |
117/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2 watts
If auto-bias is used connection to AC power is not necessary. |
Controls
High frequency
D.C. Bias |
4 positions in 3dB steps.
Continuously adjustable.
If auto-bias is used no adjustment is necessary. |
| Height x Width x Depth |
20" x 9" x 12" |
| Weight (per speaker) |
32 pounds |
| Finishes |
Medium oak and black grille fabric is standard
(other finishes and fabrics are available) |
| Input |
The speaker is bi-amp capable and has
dual input terminals. These come strapped for
single-amplifier use but the straps are easily removed
if desired. |
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