As the heart of a home entertainment system, an amplifier’s ability to conform and adapt to a changing entertainment environment is useful features. AudioControl is providing integrators with myriad options with the release of its Avalon G4 high-performance amplifier.

The 2U rack amp can operate as a 4-channel, 3-channel or 2-channel amplifier configurable instantly via rear panel controls. It can support immersive surround-sound applications or provide a 2-channel listening experience.

Class H Design, Dolby Atmos Support

Class H Design for Heat Dissipation

The Avalon G4 boasts a Class H design that achieves 230 watts/8-ohms or 300 watts/4-ohms into four channels all channels driven. The Class H design topology provides superb audio quality, according to the manufacturer, while reducing heat dissipation from a compact form factor.

Circuitry and Controls

The Avalon G4 also features AudioControl’s LightDrive anti-clipping protection circuit, which protects loudspeakers from clipping and distortion even in extreme conditions such as a highly dynamic action movie soundtrack. 

Each pair of channels features hi/lo/bypass crossover controls, balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs as well as RCA throughputs to achieve multiple configuration options.

The amp also features independent channel level controls, remote power control, triggers, audiophile-grade 5-way binding posts and can be ordered for either 110 or 220-volt operation.

A Good Partner with AudioControl Maestro Processors, Does Dolby Atmos

AudioControl designed the G4 to pair up nicely with the company’s Maestro M9 and M5 cinema processors, making it ideally suited for immersive surround formats such as Dolby Atmos or as a premium standalone power amplifier for a multi-zone entertainment system.

The product can be configured as a powerful 2-channel amplifier (600 watts into 8 ohm loudspeakers) or as a 2.1 solution for residential or commercial A/V systems. 

Availability and Price

The Avalon G4 has a suggested retail price of $1,960 and is available now.

Avalon G4 Features

• Award winning theater amplifier technologies
• Four channel home theater amplifier
• Multi-mode operation: 4 channel, 2.1 channel, and high-power 2 channel
• 230 watts per channel at 8 ohms; 300 watts per channel at 4 ohms
• 600 watts at 8 ohms bridged
• Stable into low impedances
• Stereo/mono operation
• Unparalleled Energy Efficiency
• High Definition BiMOS Outputs
• Cool Running Class H Operation
• LightDrive Anti-Clipping Protection Circuitry
• 5-way Binding Posts
• Unbalanced RCA inputs with pass through
• Balanced XLR Inputs
• Bullet-Proof Reliability
• Remote 12 volt Trigger
• Perfect paired with AudioControl’s Maestro M9 or M5 Preamplifiers

Avalon G4 Specs

Inputs

• Inputs: 4 RCA Unbalanced, 4 XLR Balanced
• Input Sensitivity: 1.42 Vrms for full output
• Maximum Input Voltage: 2.7 Vrms
• Input Impedance: 100 kΩ

Outputs

• Amplifier Channels: 4
• Power Output (8Ω): 230 watts per channel
• Power Output (4Ω): 300 watts per channel
• Power Ouput (8Ω Bridged Mono): 600 watts
• Minimum Speaker Load: 4Ω

Performance

• Damping Factor: >450
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.04% (230 watts @ 8 ohms 20 Hz-20 kHz)
• Signal to Noise: >102dB, A-wtd ref Full Output
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz -20 kHz ±1dB

Control

• Remote Power Trigger: +12 VDC or Dry Contact Closure

General

• Peak AC Power Draw (full output 8Ω): 1200 watts
• Typical AC Power Draw (all channels driven): 400 watts
• Protection: clipping, short circuit, thermal, DC offset