


Amp 100
2 x 350W performance power amplifier
Features
- Reliable, high power Class A/B design
- 350 watts per channel into 4Ω
- Combine with Zone processor for maximum performance
- Stereo, Bridge and Parallel modes
- Available in 120v 60Hz or 230v 50/60Hz models
Bars/Restaurants & Cafes
Retail
Wedding Venues
Hotels
Education Facilities
Houses of Worship
Corporate Offices
Museums
Fitness Studios
Residential
Amp 100 is a performance power amplifier specifically designed to power Cuboid and Sub loudspeakers in the Optimal Audio eco-system.
Featuring a compact and rugged 2U design, the front panel follows Optimal Audio’s intuitive approach, whilst providing front panel status monitoring for each amplifier channel via indicator LEDs.
The Amp 100 has flexible input connectors featuring two balanced XLR / 1/4” Jack ‘Combi’ line input connectors and features speakON® or binding post for outputs. Amp 100 can be easily configured for a variety of install applications and can be run in Stereo, Bridge or Parallel mode, selectable by a switch on the rear panel of the unit.
When combined with a Zone processor, Amp 100 reaches its full potential by providing a full suite of Optimal Audio loudspeaker presets, limiters, and much more, easily configurable via Zone’s onboard WebApp.
TYPE | CLASS AB power amplifier |
POWER OUTPUT (4Ω -16Ω) | 4Ω: 350W / 8Ω: 250W / 8Ω Bridged: 700W |
COOLING | Force air cooling with fan |
ANALOGUE IN/LINK | Jack/XLR combo inputs |
ANALOGUE INPUT IMPEDANCE | 7.5kOhms unbalanced, 15kOhms balanced |
MAXIMUM ANALOGUE INPUT LEVEL | +20dBu |
AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS | Speakon / 4mm binding posts |
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | 102dB |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-20k, +0, -0.5dB |
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION | <0.03% @ 1W |
SLEW RATE | 9.31V/us, 8 ohm load |
DAMPING FACTOR | >400, 8ohm load |
MAINS POWER INPUT | Universal Mains, 100-240V, 50-60Hz |
MAINS CONNECTOR | IEC |
DIMENSIONS | (W) 482mm x (H) 88mm x (D) 426mm (W) 18.97” x (H) 3.45” x (D) 16.77” |
WEIGHT | 14.76kg (32.54lbs) |
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Optimal Audio Amp 100 Amplifier FAQs
The Amp 100 is a versatile amplifier designed to power a wide range of Optimal Audio speakers, including:
- Ceiling speakers: Up 3, Up 4 and Up 6 (multiple speakers possible depending on impedance)
- On-wall speakers: Cuboid 3, Cuboid 5, Cuboid 6, Cuboid 8 and Cuboid 10 (depending on speaker impedance and total power requirements)
- Subwoofers: Can be used to power the Sub 10 subwoofer. While not explicitly stated, it might also be suitable for other passive subwoofers with compatible impedance ratings.
The features are as follows:
- Stereo or Mono operation: Can be configured to operate in stereo mode for two separate speaker channels or mono mode for combined output to a single speaker or speaker zone.
- Multiple input options: Provides various connectivity options like stereo or mono via XLR/1/4 “ combi jack inputs for connecting different audio sources.
- Independent volume controls: Allows for individual level adjustments for each channel.
The Amp 100 offers a power output of 2 x 350 watts at 4 ohms impedance. The actual power delivered to speakers will vary depending on the speaker impedance and whether it’s operating in stereo/mono or bridge mode.
The Amp 100 is suitable for various background music and public address applications in commercial settings, such as:
- Offices: Background music and announcements in common areas, conference rooms, or break rooms.
- Retail stores: Background music to enhance the shopping experience.
- Restaurants and bars: Background music for creating a desired ambiance.
- Hotels and hospitality: Background music and announcements in lobbies, hallways, or common areas.
Prior to installation of Amp please check for latest firmware update.