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1980Founding of Fischer & Fischer oHG with the partner at that time Thomas Fischer (no relation) on the basis of jointly held ideas about the development and production of high-end audio components, especially speakers. Presentation of the first speaker box with a case made from low-resonance slate for the avoidance of sound distortion and interference. 1984Development of an active speaker, SLP 1200A, that set standards in lace technology: the first 80 Volt 1 Farad lace ever produced in the high-end industry. 1986Winner of the Audio Design Prize for SPL 1200A, as voted for by the readership of the "Audio" magazine.1988Invitation to the regional convention of the CDU party in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) as one of the most innovative companies. Presentation of the company's products to the Chancellor at that time Helmut Kohl and many other leading politicians. 1989After a successful period of growth at the company Fischer & Fischer and additional developments carried out for other well-known audio companies, Heinz Fischer part company to go their separate ways. 1990Foundation of Audiotec Fischer with staunch assistance from wife Gudrun. Market launch of new speakers and development as well as production of audio components for well-known German producers. 1991Development of an additional mains adaptor for low-volt systems for improved power supply to audio equipment. Because of growing interest, further development and completion as a marketable product under the world-renowned trademark "BRAX".1992January:First presentation of the first BRAX Power Stabilizer PST 500 in Germany, with overwhelming success. April:After the first press reports about the power supply solution for Car Audio Components, the industry and the dealers showed almost euphoric interest in this product. June:Within a very short space of time, Audiotec Fischer was able to sign up 800 dealers in Germany. There was also increasing demand from many European countries. November:First international presentation of BRAX power stabilizers at a trade fair in Stockholm/Sweden. December:Intensive expansion in exports; fist contacts to Asia developed. 1993January:Presentation of the BRAX products at Winter CES in Las Vegas/USA, the world's biggest Consumer Electronic Show, leading to contacts with over 50 countries. February/March:Development and market launch of the IPC (Intelligent Power Cap) capacitor, with mounted electronic protection unit in acrylic glass. Today the model on which all power stabilizers with integrated electronic protection, or as an American journalist wrote: "The Mother of all Capacitors". April:Awarded with the ECAP prize for Best Innovation (ECAP = European Car Audio Press). Enlargement of the BRAX line through innovative products such as the Power Station, Power Tester and the protected power supply cable Power Trax. December:Beginning of the development of high quality High-End products for the mobile sector incorporating the latest state of the art. 1994Extension and consolidation of the distribution system with regular presence at all national and international events. October:Founding of Car & Sound by Audiotec Fischer together with four other agents of the audio industry; today it's the biggest European fair for mobile electronics. 1995Entry into Canadian and US American markets with the first Audiotec Fischer stand at the IASCA Final in Dallas. Awarded with the prize "Product of the Year" by ECAP, the European Car Audio Press representing Italy, France, Sweden, Germany, England, the Netherlands, and Spain. The IPC becomes "Device of the Year" as chosen by the readership of the magazine "AUTO HI-FI" published by Motor Press of Stuttgart, Germany. Laying of the foundation stone and commencement of construction of the new company building in the industrial district of Schmallenberg. 1996First presentation of all BRAX products at WinterCES in Las Vegas at dedicated Audiotec Fischer stand. April:First presentation of the new value brand "Helix" by Audiotec Fischer at Car & Sound in Sinsheim, Germany. June:Inauguration and occupation of the new company building. With 55.9 % of the votes, the IPC is again elected readership choice by the magazine "AUTO HI-FI" as "Device of the Year". December:Presentation of the first BRAX amplifier X 2000 in Bangkok/Thailand with participation of all Asian sales subsidies - from Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. At the same time the first press article in Germany about the X 2000 appeared in the magazine "CAR & HI-FI", which awarded it with its "Reference" accolade. 1997January:Presentation of the BRAX amplifiers X 1000 and X 2000 at WinterCES in Las Vegas. The BRAX Power Stabilizer wins the category for "Best Innovation and Engineering".The national and international press reports in superlatives about the new BRAX amplifier technology, and the X 1000 and X 2000 amplifiers gain several "Reference" positions and test victories. The IPC is again voted with an overwhelming majority the "Device of the Year" in the choice of the readership of the magazine "AUTO HI-FI" published by Motor Press of Stuttgart, Germany. Aside from the 4-channel amplifiers X 1400 and X 2400, development is begun on a new extra-value amplifier line with the branding "HELIX by BRAX made in Germany". 1998January:Presentation of the BRAX amplifiers X 1400 and X 2400 at WinterCES in Las Vegas. The BRAX amplifier X 2000 was awarded in the category "Best innovation and engineering". April:Presentation of the first HELIX amplifier HXA 400 at the trade fair in Sinsheim. The HELIX range is also further augmented by several products, among others speakers made in Germany, a subwoofer and a parametric equalizer. The amplifier X 1000 is elected "Device of the year" by the readers of "AUTO HI-FI" magazine published by the Motor Press Stuttgart. The X 2400 takes 2nd place. August:The HXA 400 hits the market with unexpected volumes being sold. The international specialist publications are ecstatic in their praise. In tests it "plays" competitors right off the park. The HXA 400 wins the "Reference" class in "AUTO HI-FI". November:The two 5-channel amplifiers HXA 500 and HXA 500Q are launched onto the market. 1999January:Innovative plug-in modules of the HELIX amplifiers are introduced into the market, offering both individual tuning and a better handling. The HXA 500Q takes the "Reference" class in the "AUTO HI-FI". April:The trade fair co-founded by Audiotec Fischer in Sinsheim develops into an international specialist event. Audiotec Fischer has the pleasure of welcoming over 20 distributors from all over the world at its 208 square meter stand. The extra-value HELIX Performance Line is presented. Development work commences on the HXA 20 and HXA 40 Performance Line amplifiers. August:The interest of the automotive industry increases and the first amplifier project, a four-channel output module for the German car producer Porsche, is finished. The amplifiers HXA 400 and HXA 500Q are elected "Device of the year" by the readers of the magazine "AUTO HI-FI" published by Motor Press Stuttgart. Even after three years, the X 2000 still takes third place. December:The HELIX amplifiers HXA 40, HXA 40X, and HXA 20X are launched onto the market.
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Within a few years Brax amplifiers have got an outstanding reputation as top of the best in the automotive field. Numerous international awards confirm their innovative technology, outstanding craftmanship and perfect sound performance. The uncompromising classical Brax design has got the latest high end technologies. A complete new conceived circuit board and finest careful selected components are the features of the new model X 2000.2 as well as both Graphic Editions. That guarantees their audiophile sound quality.The new generation has variable active crossover per channel to guarantee the opTIM Distortionum operation of the loudspeakers. They can be used as highpass, lowpass or bandpass and they are switchable from 12 dB to 24 dB. The frequency range is from 15 Hz up to 4.5 kHz.
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Cont. power rating at 4 Ohm p. channel
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2 x 190 Watt
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Cont. power rating at 2 Ohm p. channel
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2 x 370 Watt
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Cont. power bridged into a 4 Ohm load
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1 x 740 Watt
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Total harmonic distortion (THD)
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< 0,002%
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Signal to noise ratio
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> 105 dB
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Dampings factor at 4 Ohm
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> 400
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Frequency range
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20 Hz -20 kHz
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TIM Distortion
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< 0,014%
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Input sensitivity
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300 mV - 7,5 V
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External Fuse
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100 A
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Input impedance
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10 kOhm
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Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm
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53 x 238 x 470
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7,4 kg
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The Graphic Edition is the optimized series of the legendary 2- and 4 channel Brax High End amplifiers in terms of audiophile sound quality and power. The transistors of the Graphic Edition are selected in more than 300 categories with a special developed measuring device.The most important lines on the circuit board are reinforced with silver wires, to avoid even the smallest lost of power that can affect the dynamic. Special made Burr-Brown OPs are used for the signal line to achieve an unsurpassable precise and natural sound reproduction. The extended heatsink is available in high-grade platinum color or chrome design. Special Features:
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Cont. power rating at 4 Ohm p. channel
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2 x 265 Watt
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Cont. power rating at 2 Ohm p. channel
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2 x 440 Watt
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Cont. power bridged into a 4 Ohm load
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1 x 880 Watt
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Total harmonic distortion (THD)
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< 0,001%
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Signal to noise ratio
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> 110 dB
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Dampings factor at 4 Ohm
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> 600
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Frequency range
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20 Hz -20 kHz
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TIM Distortion
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< 0,009%
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Input sensitivity
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300 mV - 7,5 V
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External Fuse
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100 A
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Input impedance
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10 kOhm
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Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm
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53 x 238 x 473
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8,2 kg
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Within a few years Brax amplifiers have got an outstanding reputation as top of the best in the automotive field. Numerous international awards confirm their innovative technology, outstanding craftmanship and perfect sound performance. The uncompromising classical Brax design has got the latest high end technologies. A complete new conceived circuit board and finest careful selected components are the features of the new model X 2400.2 as well as both Graphic Editions. That guarantees their audiophile sound quality.The new generation has variable active crossover per channel to guarantee the optimum operation of the loudspeakers. They can be used as highpass, lowpass or bandpass and they are switchable from 12 dB to 24 dB. The frequency range is from 15 Hz up to 4.5 kHz.
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Cont. power rating at 4 Ohm p. channel
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4 x 110 Watt
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Cont. power rating at 2 Ohm p. channel
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4 x 200 Watt
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Cont. power bridged into a 4 Ohm load
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2 x 400 Watt
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Total harmonic distortion (THD)
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< 0,002%
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Signal to noise ratio
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> 105 dB
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Dampings factor at 4 Ohm
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> 400
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Frequency range
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20 Hz -20 kHz
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TIM Distortion
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< 0,014%
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Input sensitivity
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300 mV - 7,5 V
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External Fuse
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100 A
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Input impedance
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10 kOhm
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Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm
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53 x 238 x 470
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