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Arcam launches MZ8 / MZ12 Multi-Zone Custom Install Amps (6/2/2009)

Integrated Systems Europe 2009

Projected prices around £1600 / £2000 inc VAT

ARCAM create a new product category
- Audiophile-Grade Custom Install Amplifiers
- This is Arcam's first install specific product

With over 30 years of audiophile engineering experience, Arcam is one of the world's most respected audio companies.

Arcam's Hi-Fi and Home Cinema components are already the favourites of quality custom installers world-wide.

The MZ8 and MZ12 bring Arcam's audio amplifier expertise to the multi-zone amplifier arena, delivering superior sound, ease of use and installation at a competitive price. Both models are designed and made by Arcam in the UK.

- Eight or Twelve channel multi-zone amplifiers
- 65wpc Class AB amplifiers
- Individual channel gain trims
- All zones can slave to channel 1 mode
- Full duplex RS232 control
- 12v trigger in
- Mask of Silence & Stealth Mat EMC damping
- SDS resonance damped chassis
- Class leading sound quality
- 1 watt ECO standby power consumption
- Made in Cambridge UK

The MZ8 and MZ12 offer stunning sound quality across multiple zones for custom installations where true musical reproduction is the key to meeting the needs of the discerning customer.

Using Arcam's proven audiophile amplifier technology the MZ8 and MZ12 deliver a full 65wpc, all channels driven into an 8 ohm loudspeaker load.

Massive heat-sinking and a temperature controlled forced air cooling system ensure the MZ8 and MZ12 run at low ambient temperatures, dispersing less heat into cabinets and aiding long term reliability.

Oversized toroid based power supplies allow each amplifier channel to deliver effortless power with a low noise topology improving transient response.

RS232 and 12v trigger control for easy integration in custom installations.

General Features
- Multi colour, per zone status LED's with fault diagnosis reporting
- Detachable rack ears and case feet
- 1 watt standby power consumption
- Size -3U high 19" rack mountable case (450mm/182 deep)
- Weight 23kg (50.7lbs) nett, 25kg (55.1lbs) packed

www.arcam.co.uk