About the Blaupunkt GTA 470 DSP
Serious control with built-in DSP
Serious control with built-in DSP
If you're looking for real sonic improvement, Blaupunkt's GTA 470 DSP 4-channel amplifier delivers big time power from a newly developed and sophisticated circuit board. The amp's integrated 25/56 bit digital signal processing offers you the ability to individualize the sound in your car with active crossovers, subsonic and low/high pass filters, gain adjustment, and a switchable compressor/limiter, till it's just the way you like it.
With the optional GTA-RC01 cabled remote (sold separately), you can control even more DSP functions including bass boost, delay, and subharmonic synthesizer. This amp's compact size makes installation possible in most compartments in your vehicle.
Product highlights:
- Class-A/B amplifier with integrated DSP
- 70 watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms
- 200 watts RMS x 2 bridged (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)
- 28/56 bit DSP with powerful 50 MHz ARM Cortex processor
- subwoofer output
- preamp inputs
- frequency response: 10-30,000 Hz
- dimensions: 12-7/8"W x 2-1/8"H x 7-7/8"D
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # BPGTA470DSP
What's in the box:
Blaupunkt GTA 470 DSP owner's manual
- Four-channel amplifier
- Four 20A ATO fuses (2 installed in amp)
- 4 Self-tapping screws (length 3/4")
- 2 Allen wrenches (2mm/4mm)
- Manual
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Features & specs
Performance | ||
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RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels) |
70 x 4 | |
Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) | 140 x 4 | |
Power at 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels) | 100 x 4 | |
Power at 1 Ohm (Watts x Channels) | --- | |
Bridged Power (Watts x Channels) | 200 x 2 | |
Minimum Impedance Bridged | 4 | |
Minimum Impedance Unbridged | 2 | |
Minimum Impedance | 2 | |
Best Frequency Response | 10-30k Hz | |
THD at Rated RMS Power | 0.05% | |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 92 dB | |
Input Voltage | 14.4v | |
Features | ||
Amplifier Class | AB | |
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency | 50-5000 Hz | |
Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | 18, 24, 48 dB/oct | |
High-Pass Crossover Frequency | 50-5000 Hz | |
High-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | 18, 24, 48 dB/oct | |
Bass Boost | With optional remote | |
Bass Boost Frequency | 45 Hz | |
Fan Cooled | No | |
Fuse Rating | 40 | |
Speaker Level Inputs | --- | |
Preamp Outputs | 1 pair | |
Width (inches) | 12-9/16 | |
Height (inches) | 2-1/8 | |
Depth (inches) | 7-13/16 | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
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Features
Overview: The Blaupunkt GTA 470 DSP is a four-channel, Class AB amplifier designed to power two pairs of speakers (4 channel), one pair of speakers with one sub (3 channel), or two subwoofers (2 channel) in your vehicle. The amp has a built-in DSP (digital sound processor) for optimizing the sound of the connected speakers, and for filtering the preamp output to another amplifier. The amplifier outputs 70 watts RMS per channel into a 4 ohm load, or 100 watts RMS at 2 ohms. You can bridge the amplifier to two 4-ohm loads to get a 200 watt RMS per bridged output. The amp comes with spare fuses, terminal tools, and mounting screws.
Digital Sound Processor (DSP): The GTA 470 DSP has a built-in 28/56-bit Analog Devices / Sigma DSP that lets you customize the sound settings for full range speakers and for a subwoofer, depending upon which speakers are connected. A series of controls are designated "Front" and "Rear" and let you adjust the sound of the speakers connected to the amplifier. Another series of controls, marked "Subwoofer" adjust the sound of the preamp outputs on the amp. These preouts can feed the signal to an active subwoofer, or to a separate amplifier that is driving a passive subwoofer. The amplifier has the following audio controls on the right side panel:
- Gain Controls: The amp has independent front and rear gain controls for matching the preamp output voltage of the connected head unit. The rotary controls are continuously variable from 200mV to 5V.
- Crossover Switches: You can select the type of crossover you want, using the separate Front and Rear 3-way switches: Hi, Low, or Full. The Hi (high-pass) setting is for small to medium-sized speakers, and filters out low frequencies that might cause distortion. The Low (low-pass) setting filters out high frequencies that are undesirable if you are driving a subwoofer with the amp. The Full (full-range) setting disables the crossover, allowing the full frequency range to be amplified.
- X-over: The Front and Rear rotary "X-over" controls let you dial in the cutoff frequency of the crossovers. The controls are continuously variable between 50Hz and 5kHz (5000Hz). Only the frequencies above the cutoff frequency (if switch set to high-pass) or below the cutoff frequency (low-pass) are sent to the amplifier. If the crossover switch is set to Full, the X-over frequency control is disabled.
- Crossover Slope: The 3-way crossover slope selection switch (labeled "dB/Oct") lets you choose the slope of the crossover. You can choose from 18dB (Bessel filter), 24dB, or 48dB (Butterworth filters) per octave slope. A steep slope (48dB/oct) provides a strict separation of the blocked and forwarded frequencies. A soft slope (18dB/oct) gives you a more gradual transition from the blocked to the forwarded frequencies. If the crossover switches are set to Full, the crossover slope control is disabled.
- Subsonic Filter: The built-in Subsonic Filter is a variable high pass crossover that filters out extremely low frequencies that typically cause distortion and waste amplifier power. The Subsonic Filter control sets the lower frequency limit of the amp's output, and is continuously variable between 0Hz and 80Hz. A DIP switch lets you choose whether the subsonic filter is applied to the Front or Rear channels.
- DSP Subwoofer Controls: If you are connecting an active
subwoofer or another amplifier to drive subwoofers to the preamp outputs,
you can adjust the signal sent to that sub or amp. The crossover control of
the active subwoofer or second amplifier should be set to Full Range. The
subwoofer controls include:
- Phase Control: The Phase Control helps fine tune the subwoofer with the other loudspeakers. Out-of-phase speakers create mutually canceling frequencies that hurt the sound system's bass response. The variable Phase control lets you adjust the "attack" of the subwoofer between 0° and 180° until the bass sounds the best.
- X-over and Subsonic: These two rotary controls let you set the upper limit (X-over 40Hz-200Hz) and lower limit (Subsonic 0Hz-80Hz) of the frequency range of the preamp output signal.
- Crossover Slope: Like the Front and Rear Crossover Slope controls, you can set the slope of the crossover for the preamp outputs to 18dB, 24dB, or 48dB per octave.
- Compressor Switches: Two DIP switches are provided on the amp for Front/Rear Compressor and Sub Compressor. When the switches are in the On position, the output volume is reduced by 10dB. The Front/Rear and Sub Compressors feature separate switches.
Connections: The Blaupunkt GTA 470 DSP features set screw terminals for all bare wire connections. The set screws are tightened/loosened with the supplied 4mm and 2mm Allen wrenches. The amp terminals are as follows:
- Power/Ground: The power and ground connections use set screw terminals. The terminal openings are 0.316" in diameter, and 8-gauge power/ground wire is recommended. A 50A fuse should be placed on the power wire no more than 18" from the battery.
- Fuses: The amplifier has two 20A ATO (blade-type) fuses installed. Two spare 20A fuses are included with the amp.
- Remote Turn-on: The set screw terminals for the remote turn-on lead is 0.15" in diameter. You can use 18-gauge or 16-gauge wire for the turn-on lead.
- Speaker Terminals: Four pairs of set screw terminals are provided, allowing you to connect four speakers to the amplifier. There are markings for left and right +/- terminals, plus the terminals to connect when bridging the amp (L+ and R-). The set screw terminals for the speakers are 0.15" in diameter, allowing you to use up to 16-gauge speaker wire.
- Line Level Inputs: Two pair of stereo RCA jacks are provided for the front and rear input signals.
- Line Level Output: One pair of stereo RCA jacks is provided for the output signal to feed an active subwoofer or an amplifier driving passive subwoofers. (The RCA Input and Output jacks are mounted on the "control" side of the amplifier.)
Optional Remote Level Control: You can remotely vary the output of the amplifier, and access additional functions when you connect the optional GTA-RC01 remote. With the wired remote connected, you can activate a 0-15dB bass boost at 45Hz, adjust a time delay function separately for the left front and left rear speakers, and engage the Subharmonic Synthesizer to enhance the bass. The remote comes with an attached 19.5' cable with an RJ45 plug, and mounting hardware.
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This amplifier gives you the best sound options for both high end and low end sound you can possibly have. I think it's a 70/30 between my amp and audio receiver in my truck and the 70% definitely comes for the amp. 10/10 would buy again for another vehicle.
Clayton from Derby, KS