AudioControl has announced it will be showcasing five new home cinema amplifiers, as well as introducing three new AV receivers and two new AV processors at ISE.
Home cinema amps
Joining AudioControl’s G4 Series and RS Series, the new Savoy G4 (7-channel), the Pantages G4 (5-channel) and the Avalon G4 (4/3/2-channel) multichannel amplifiers will be shown, alongside the RS 1000 and RS 500 bass amplification solutions.
Both the Savoy G4 and Pantages G4 are built on AudioControl’s unique Class H topology, providing power and clarity without generating excessive heat.
Featuring matching cosmetics, the Savoy G4, the Pantages G4 and the recently announced Avalon G4 models provide solutions for every system architecture, from a fully immersive Dolby Atmos system to a 5.1 or 7.1 system configuration.
Pantages G4
Each G4 model has balanced and unbalanced inputs along with an audio pass-through and high-quality five-way binding posts. Upgraded from the predecessors, the models deliver improved power, performance and functionality from a sleek, more compact chassis.
The new G4 models deliver 230 watts at 8 ohms, 300 watts at 4 ohms, 600 watts bridged into 8 ohms. The advanced Class H topology monitors input levels, maximising power efficiently and reducing operating temperature using multiple voltage rails.
The RS 1000 and RS 500 are bass amplification solutions for use in home cinema, multizone audio or two-channel music systems.
From a 2U chassis, the RS 1000 delivers 1000 watts into a 4 or 8 ohm subwoofer, while the RS 500 deliver 500 watts from a 1U chassis into a 4 or 8 ohm subwoofer.
As with many of AudioControl’s products, the RS Series subwoofer amplifiers feature IP and IR control as well as loop outputs with an optional high-pass filter and a balanced and unbalanced input.
RS Series
AVRs & processors
Also included in the line up are the Maestro X9 and Maestro X7 preamp/processors, as well as the new Concert Series of immersive audio-video receivers – the Concert XR-8, Concert XR-6 and Concert XR-4.
The Maestro X9 and Maestro X7 supports popular immersive surround formats, such as 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced, with 16 channels of balanced and unbalanced output.
Both models offer a full range of inputs for connection to the latest audio/video components, including 7 HDMI 2.0b inputs supporting 4K UHD and HDR playback.
The new Maestro Series processors feature Dirac Live room correction with bass management to overcome acoustic anomalies in a home cinema or media room environment, as well as ESS Sabre DACs to ensure unprecedented levels of detail and clarity with a strong bass response.
Maestro Series
App based control give users the option to connect via Google Cast, Airplay 2, aptX Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming as well as integrated web-based configuration.
For a complete solution, AudioControl’s Maestro Series preamp/processors can be combined with the new G4 and RS Series amplifiers.
The new Concert Series of immersive audio-video receivers are also being demonstrated, showing its advanced cinema technologies, such as Dirac room correction and all the popular surround formats that bring the cinema experience to life.
Utilising one of the most sought-after immersive formats available to consumers, the Concert XR-6 and Concert XR-8 also add AURO 3D to its technology features.
Concert Series
With six channels of user-configurable outputs, the models are compatible with high-pass channels, additional subwoofers or height channels to optimise the room for the cinema experience.
The Concert Series AVRs also feature 16 channels of output, integrated web-based configuration, intuitive app-based control, Google Cast, Airplay 2, aptX Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming connectivity.
AudioControl will be showcasing its product line up at ISE, 5-R96.