Over the years ELAC has developed a reputation for designing really good sounding and affordable speakers. Taking the same approach with electronics, the company has recently introduced its new Element Integrated Amplfier.
ELAC explains its Element Series EA101EQ-G Integrated Amplifier has been designed for modern two-channel stereo home audio applications that include the integration of subwoofers and room equalization.
Internally, the Element Series Integrated Amplifier incorporates a BASH digital amplifier that is rated to produce 80 watts per channel into 4 ohms and 40 watts per channel into 8 ohms. The amp also includes a pair of analog inputs, along with a coax digital input that accepts signals up to 24-bit/192kHz, and two digital optical inputs.
Other input/playback options include an asynchronous USB input that also accepts signals up to 24-bit/192kHz, Bluetooth with AptX for wireless audio capabilities, and a subwoofer output to enable dealers to setup 2.1 audio systems.
Home Theater Ready
What makes the Element Series Integrated stand out in the home stereo market, besides its inclusion of a subwoofer output, is its acceptance of home theater technologies.
Dealers can utilize the integrated amp as the centerpiece of multimedia system with video and wireless audio. Driving its multimedia capabilities is the integrated amp's built-in Dolby Digital processing that supports homeowners' ability to listen to their favorite broadcast, streaming and disc-based content with the full benefit of Dolby surround sound.
Supporting the amp is a free companion app that is available for the iOS and Android platforms. ELAC says integrators can use the app to setup and install the integrated amp, and the app offers options such as the company's equalization (EQ) suite.
With the optional EQ tools, dealers can measure the nearfield response of the 2.1 speaker setup to pinpoint the subwoofer's crossover frequency, and auto blend the speakers and sub to create a seamless soundstage.
The EQ options also allows for room calibration to tailor the system's output to automatically create a flat frequency response for an improved listening experience.
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