FOR HOME HI-FI SYSTEMS

     

• The ARS features the same sound improving technology as our BBE Sonic Maximizer� signal processors used in top recording studios and by many of the world's most famous musicians.  Now that same level of rich, clean and amazingly detailed high fidelity sound experienced at major concerts will make your audio system come alive!  You won't believe your ears!

• Brings warmth to digital recordings and restores their natural texture.

• Speech intelligibility is dramatically improved (radio/TV new broadcasts, talk shows, recordings and live broadcasts made under poor conditions)

• BBE technology compensates for inferior sound quality from source material

• Plucked and percussive sounds such as guitar, piano, drums, cymbals and movie sound effects become clearer and more distinct.

• Individual instruments and voices in ensemble music retain their integrity.

• Low frequencies are tight, well-defined, harmonically rich and can be thunderous when desired without losing their character.

• High frequencies sparkle and reveal richness in detail without becoming harsh and fatiguing to your ears.

Do not mistake the patented BBE HIGH DEFINITION SOUND process for a 3-D sound effect your audio/video receiver may already posess.  We're talking about a major improvement in overall sound quality - the BBE process will bring new levels of clarity, definition and musical realism to your musical experience.

See what major audio publications say about BBE High Definition Sound audio processors:

"Everything we heard from it sounded good, and it had no discernible flaws.  Not many products we test can justify the same conclusions."
- STEREO REVIEW

"I heard better dynamics and cleaner sound...restores a proper stereo imaging and separation...15-20% increase in apparent openness and separation...the results were excellent."  
- STEREOPHILE

"Having used the BBE for a while, we've become quite attached to what it does to our music.  When we take it out of the circuit, all the sparkle goes out of the sound.  It's like coming back from Technicolor Oz to a drab black and white Kansas.  What a difference!"
- POPULAR ELECTRONICS

"The effect is shattering!  Maybe there'll come a time when this sort of processor will be built into amplifiers...made my music sound the way that I knew it should."
- MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

"New layers of detail were revealed...the soundstage was deeper and more three dimensional... Proved totally attractive to these ears!" 
- HIGH FIDELITY, UK
  

CONTROLS

 

The Definition control regulates the amount of the BBE HIGH DEFINITION SOUND process.  The Lo Contour control increases the bass presence, working in conjunction with the Definition control.  The ARS is simple to set up and operate - just turn the knobs until it sounds best with your system and source material.  It couldn't be easier!

 

The Process button turns the BBE HIGH DEFINITION SOUND process on or off.   A green light indicates the BBE process is engaged, a red light means the BBE process is disengaged. This button is great for comparing the amazing improvement in sound quality, but once you've experienced BBE HIGH DEFINITION SOUND you'll never want to turn it off!

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

 
The ARS is easy to install.  With many stereo receivers and integrated amplifiers, simply insert the ARS into the cassette tape loop which is controlled by the "Tape Monitor" button on your receiver/preamplifier (usually Tape "A" or Tape "1").  Then set your "Tape Monitor" button to the ON position and any signal source may be processed by the ARS.
 

NOTE:  YOUR RECEIVER OR INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER MUST HAVE A CASSETTE TAPE INPUT LOOP AND A "TAPE  MONITOR" SWITCH ON ITS FACE PANEL TO USE THE ARS TO PROCESS ALL SOURCES (RADIO, CD, TAPE, PHONO ETC.)  SEE BELOW FOR USE WITH RECEIVERS OR INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERS WITHOUT A "TAPE MONITOR" SWITCH.
 

"WHAT IF MY SYSTEM DOESN'T HAVE A TAPE MONITOR BUTTON?"

You can still use the ARS to process at least a single audio source, such as your CD player or Hi-Fi VCR.  For example, to use the ARS to process your CD signal, simply plug your CD player into the SOURCE input on the ARS, then use the SOURCE output to continue to your amplifier or receiver.

"I HAVE A SEPARATE PREAMPLIFIER AND POWER AMP.  CAN I INSERT THE BBE ARS BETWEEN THEM?"

Yes, and this method will process all of your stereo sources.  Simply send the main output signal from your preamplifier to the inputs of the BBE ARS, the send the output signal from the ARS to the main inputs on your power amp.  The professional audio heritage of the BBE ARS assures that the ARS will stand up to rigorous usage, day after day, year after year.

FEATURES

• Independent DEFINITION and LO CONTOUR controls

• A FUNCTION switch to allow for the comparison of the BBE processed signal to the unprocessed signal.

• STATUS indicator light showing status of BBE processor.  Green light indicates Process Engaged, red light for Process Disengaged.

• Gold plated RCA inputs and outputs for the cleanest possible signal path.

Rugged & Reliable - Housed in a strong black 16 ga. steel cabinet, the ARS is built to withstand many years of use.  Designed to perform flawlessly under demanding commercial conditions, the ARS is backed by a full 5 year warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
BYPASS:     DC to 20kHz
PROCESS:  Program controlled

Absolute Noise in Process Mode:  -90dBu below rated max output of 0dBu

THD in Process Mode:  Less than 0.1% at -10dBu level

Input Characteristics:
    Input Impedance:         50kOhms
    Nominal Input Level:  -10dBu

Output Characteristics:
    Minimum Load Impedance for full output level:  1kOhm
    Nominal Output Level:     -10dBu
    Maximum Output Level:  +16dBu

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

USA/ CANADA / JAPAN Models:  100 - 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 Watts
Standard Model:  200 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 Watts

DIMENSIONS:  16.5" (W) X 8.5" (D) X 1.7" (H)      419mm (W) X 216mm (D) X 43mm (H)

SHIPPING WEIGHT:  6.5 lbs

Note: 0dBu = 0.775 Vrms