{"title":"Multichannel Power Amplifiers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA multichannel power amplifier amplifies the audio signal from an AV preamplifier and uses it to drive several speakers at once. It supplies the pure power for the home cinema – with no tone controls or source selection of its own, since the preamplifier handles that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a multichannel power amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the power section of a separated home cinema chain. While the AV preamplifier decodes and controls, the power amplifier ensures that even demanding speakers in large rooms always have enough headroom. Instead of many individual devices, one block drives several channels at once – that saves space and keeps the cabling tidy. The result: effortless dynamics, control down into the deep registers and a sound picture that doesn't collapse even in loud movie scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's decisive is power per channel, stability into low-impedance speakers and the number of channels. It needs to match the job at hand: a power amplifier driving compact surround speakers has different requirements than one for large floorstanding speakers. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we choose the power amplifier to match your speakers, your preamplifier and the room size – and on request take care of installation and calibration of the whole chain on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for – and straight talk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultichannel power amplifiers are for serious home cinemas with an AV preamplifier, large rooms and demanding speakers. If you're running a compact setup with an AV receiver, you don't need a separate power amplifier – the power is already built into the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e More watts doesn't automatically sound better. What matters more than the sheer number is that the power amplifier drives your specific speakers stably and cleanly. A powerful power amplifier on efficient speakers runs relaxed most of the time – and that's exactly what gives that effortless, composed sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerdict:\u003c\/strong\u003e The powerhouse of the high-end home cinema. Anyone who separates preamp and power gains headroom, control and calm in the sound picture. The right power amplifier is what finally lets good speakers show what's really in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I even need a separate power amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if you're using an AV preamplifier instead of a receiver. The receiver already has its power amplifiers built in. The separation pays off in large rooms and with demanding speakers that need a lot of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much power do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the speakers and the room size. Hard-to-drive speakers and large rooms call for more headroom. We work that out together with you instead of simply recommending the strongest power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a 5-channel power amplifier for just 3 speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You don't have to use all the channels. Many people build their chain up step by step – the unused channels are ready for later expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes every power amplifier match every preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connection is via standardised connectors, so most combinations are possible. What matters is that the levels match and the power amplifier suits the speakers. We pay attention to that when planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a power amplifier get very warm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful power amplifiers give off heat and need some ventilation – a closed cabinet compartment with no air circulation is unfavourable. We advise you on how to set it up correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy a multichannel power amplifier from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a power amplifier only shows its potential when it matches the speakers, the preamplifier and the room. We plan the whole chain together with you, give you honest advice on the power you actually need, and on request take care of installation and calibration on site. We deliver throughout Switzerland – free shipping from CHF 190.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I even need a separate power amplifier?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Only if you're using an AV preamplifier instead of a receiver. The receiver already has its power amplifiers built in. The separation pays off in large rooms and with demanding speakers that need a lot of power.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much power do I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"That depends on the speakers and the room size. Hard-to-drive speakers and large rooms call for more headroom. 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We deliver throughout Switzerland – free shipping from CHF 190.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/av-vorverstarker\"\u003eAV Preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/heimkino-lautsprecher\"\u003eHome Cinema Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anthemmca225","title":"Anthem MCA 225 GEN 2 – 2-Channel Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Anthem MCA 225 GEN 2 is a two-channel Class AB power amplifier that delivers 2 × 225 watts at 8 ohms and works as a pure power stage behind a preamplifier or A\/V processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the MCA Gen 2 series, it's the focused variant. The three- and five-channel models spread their reserves across several paths – here, they go to exactly two channels. For serious stereo, for the two front channels of a bigger home theater, or for a bi-amped speaker, that's the cleanest equation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MCA 225 GEN 2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight bipolar high-current transistors per channel hang off a low-leakage toroidal transformer with high rail voltage. The signal-to-noise ratio is 120 dB, the damping factor 300 – the background stays black, the grip on the bass driver stays tight. And the reserves are real: 2 × 400 watts at 4 ohms, 2 × 600 watts at 2 ohms. A power supply this size for just two channels is extravagance in the very best sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly what goes in at the front. The MCA 225 GEN 2 doesn't color the sound and doesn't push itself forward, it simply holds the speaker firmly – even once the level is well past room volume. Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs are on hand, plus oversized, doubled-up speaker terminals. Anthem's Advanced Load Monitoring continuously watches temperature, current and voltage and steps in before anything gets hot – with no fuses that end your evening mid-climax. Power-up happens manually, via 12-volt trigger, or automatically via the input signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MCA 225 GEN 2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: this here is a power amp, not an integrated amplifier. Without a preamp or A\/V processor in front of it, it stays silent – anyone expecting a volume knob and source selection will rightly wonder where the buttons are. For small, highly efficient speakers in a twelve-square-meter room, it's simply overkill. Its territory: demanding floorstanding speakers, larger rooms, a bi-amped pair, or the front channels of a home theater that wants more than the receiver can give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoise without a show. The MCA 225 GEN 2 delivers power, calm and control and otherwise makes no fuss about itself – exactly what you expect from a good power stage. Whether it suits your speakers and your preamp is something we're happy to work out: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the specialist press says: \"This is the easiest recommendation I've made in a long time.\" – Philip Beaudette, SoundStage! Hi-Fi, October 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 2-channel power amplifier, Class AB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 2 × 225 W (8 Ω) \/ 2 × 400 W (4 Ω) \/ 2 × 600 W (2 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stage: 8 bipolar high-current transistors per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: linear, low-leakage toroidal transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB (IEC-A, referenced to 225 W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD) at 100 W: 0.0010% (1 kHz) \/ 0.015% (20 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamping factor: 300 (20 Hz to 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlew rate: 30 V\/µs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 1 × XLR balanced (15 kΩ), 1 × RCA unbalanced (10 kΩ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput sensitivity: 1.5 Vrms for 225 W at 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker terminals: oversized, doubled up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection circuit: Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM) for temperature, current and voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower-up: manual, 12 V trigger (3.5 mm jack) or signal sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 1 W standby, 35 W idle, 240 W typical, 500 W at high drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 43.9 × 16.9 × 46.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 18 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: designed and built in Canada, visually matched to AVM 70 and AVM 90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: rackmount kit, 4U\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: power amplifier, power cord, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much power does the Anthem MCA 225 GEN 2 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt delivers 2 × 225 watts at 8 ohms and 2 × 400 watts at 4 ohms, and 2 × 600 watts at 2 ohms. Anthem states these figures conservatively. Together with the large toroidal power supply, the amplifier drives even impedance-critical speakers stably and without audible compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a preamplifier with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The MCA 225 GEN 2 is a pure power amplifier with no volume control and no source selection. It needs a preamplifier or an A\/V processor in front of it – an Anthem AVM matches both visually and functionally. Alternatively, it works off the preamp-out of an integrated amplifier if you just want to add power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I bi-amp with the MCA 225 GEN 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for one speaker. In passive bi-amping, one channel handles the tweeter, the other the woofer of the same speaker. For a bi-amped stereo pair, you'd need two MCA 225 GEN 2 units, or a larger model in the series. Whether the effort pays off with your speakers is something we'll tell you honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the MCA 225 GEN 2 suitable for the front channels in a home theater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that's one of its signature strengths. It takes over the two front channels, which do most of the work in a home theater, while the A\/V receiver keeps center and surrounds. It powers up automatically via the 12-volt trigger, and standby draw is around one watt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Anthem MCA 225 GEN 2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a power amplifier only convinces in context. We're an authorized Anthem dealer in Wädenswil, we look at preamp, speakers and room together, and tell you whether the power really matches your chain. Mauri, our own technician, handles installation and service. Call us or write to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA power amplifier needs a brain in front and a diaphragm behind: preamps and processors from the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/anthem\"\u003eAnthem world\u003c\/a\u003e, matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e, additional \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e for expanding to more channels, and proper \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e so the reserves actually get through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989480632656,"sku":null,"price":2599.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/anthem-mca-225-gen-2-2-kanal-endstufe-frontansicht.png?v=1785421601"},{"product_id":"anthemmca325","title":"Anthem MCA 325 GEN 2 – 3-Channel Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Anthem MCA 325 GEN 2 is a three-channel Class AB power amplifier that drives an entire home theater front stage with 225 watts per channel – left, center, right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits behind an A\/V processor or an AV receiver with preamp outputs and handles exactly the part where most home theaters quietly fall short: delivering power when it counts. Three channels here aren't a half-hearted compromise between two and five – they're a very deliberate choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MCA 325 GEN 2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause in film sound, the front three channels do the lion's share of the work. The center carries dialogue, left and right carry music, effects and everything that needs weight. Each of these channels gets eight bipolar high-current transistors and the reserves of a large, low-leakage toroidal power supply: 225 watts at 8 ohms, 400 watts at 4 ohms, 600 watts at 2 ohms – with all channels driven simultaneously, not just on a datasheet for a single one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst of all, quiet. 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio means truly nothing happens between scenes – and that's exactly what builds the contrast when things do kick off. Dialogue stays intelligible even when everything around it breaks loose, because the center no longer has to beg for power. Anthem's Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM) watches temperature, current and voltage instead of putting a fuse in the signal path: protection that pays attention without coloring the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MCA 325 GEN 2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: it's for anyone whose front stage wants more than the existing receiver can deliver – and for anyone building a home theater from the front backward, starting with the three most important channels. If you only listen to stereo, you don't need the third channel. If you want to actively drive five or seven channels, count again before buying. And without a preamplifier or processor in front of it, it stays completely silent here – this is a pure power amplifier, not an all-rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCA 325 GEN 2 is the unruffled answer to an overwhelmed home theater front: plenty of power, plenty of control, Canadian build quality, and a chassis that visually matches the AVM processors. Which channel split makes sense in your room is something we're happy to work out with you beforehand – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 3-channel power amplifier, Class AB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 225 W per channel (8 Ω), 400 W per channel (4 Ω), 600 W per channel (2 Ω), all channels driven simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stage: 8 bipolar high-current transistors per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: low-leakage toroidal transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistortion: 0.0010% at 100 W \/ 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.1 dB at 8 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamping factor: 300 (20 Hz – 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlew rate: 30 V\/µs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 3× XLR balanced, 3× RCA unbalanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 15 kΩ (XLR), 10 kΩ (RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: speaker binding posts per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl: trigger in and trigger out (3.5 mm), power-up manual, via trigger, or via signal sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection: Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM) – temperature, current and voltage, no fuse in the signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 1.4 W standby, 47 W idle, 350 W typical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 43.9 × 16.9 × 46.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 19.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing: designed and built in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: rackmount kit (4U)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: power amplifier, detachable power cord (IEC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the three channels of the Anthem MCA 325 GEN 2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the front of a home theater: left, center and right from a single power amplifier. Just as well, it can add center and two surround channels to an existing setup. Each of the three channels gets full power, none is a scaled-down extra channel. You notice that most with dialogue and dense effect scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much power does the MCA 325 GEN 2 deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e225 watts per channel at 8 ohms, 400 watts at 4 ohms and 600 watts at 2 ohms – all three channels driven simultaneously. Eight bipolar output transistors per channel and a large toroidal transformer make sure these reserves actually reach current-hungry speakers too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect the MCA 325 GEN 2 to an AV receiver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as your receiver has preamp outputs for the front channels. You connect pre-out left, center and right via RCA to the power amplifier and let the receiver drive only the remaining channels. Balanced XLR inputs are also on board, for instance for an Anthem AVM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the MCA 325 GEN 2 switched on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree ways: by hand on the unit, via the trigger input of your processor, or automatically as soon as an input signal is present. A trigger output passes the signal on to further devices. In standby, the amplifier draws around 1.4 watts, so it can stay permanently connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Anthem MCA 325 GEN 2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the question isn't how many watts are printed on the box, but which channel split fits your room, your speakers and your existing electronics. We plan that with you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, as a specialist shop with our own technician for installation, calibration and service. Call us or write to us – we'll also tell you if three channels are more than you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp front, the MCA 325 GEN 2 needs a partner: a processor from the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/anthem\"\u003eAnthem world\u003c\/a\u003e or an \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/av-receiver\"\u003eAV receiver\u003c\/a\u003e with pre-outs. Behind it belong \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e that can make something of the power, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e that don't become the bottleneck. See how it all comes together in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003ehome theater\u003c\/a\u003e section; further \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e for additional channels are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989480665424,"sku":null,"price":3199.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/anthem-mca-325-gen-2-3-kanal-endstufe-frontansicht.png?v=1785421601"},{"product_id":"anthemmca525","title":"Anthem MCA 525 GEN 2 – 5-Channel Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Anthem MCA 525 GEN 2 is a five-channel Class AB power amplifier that drives a complete 5.1 home theater from a single chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits behind an AV preamplifier or an AV receiver with pre-outs and takes on purely the muscle work: 225 watts per channel at 8 ohms, 400 watts at 4 ohms – with all five channels driven simultaneously, not just two, the way datasheets like to make things look prettier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MCA 525 GEN 2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause five equal channels from one chassis are something different from five channels sharing a tight power supply. Anthem builds in two separate power supplies with low-leakage toroidal transformers, plus generous heatsinks and Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM), which watches temperature, current and voltage outside the signal path. The 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio makes sure truly nothing happens between the loud parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuiet when nothing's playing – and control when everything plays at once. Center dialogue stays intelligible while the front channels work at full load; surround effects land exactly where they belong instead of getting lost in the general scrum. In big orchestral and action scenes, what stands out most is what's missing: the shrinking of the soundstage that many multichannel solutions deliver past a certain volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MCA 525 GEN 2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: it's for anyone who wants to run a complete 5.1 home theater with equal power on every channel – or who wants their AV preamplifier, say an Anthem AVM 70 or AVM 90, to be relieved of amplifier duty entirely. It's not for you if you listen mostly to stereo: that's what the smaller siblings with two or three channels are for. Nor if your rack is tight and poorly ventilated – 27.5 kilos want a stable, airy spot. And anyone going to 7.1 or height channels needs an additional power amplifier on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCA 525 GEN 2 is the unruffled solution for a home theater that doesn't hold its breath at the first loud scene: plenty of power, little self-importance, built for decades rather than model cycles. The specialist press sees it similarly – Home Cinema Choice awarded 4.5 out of 5 stars: \"…you will be mesmerised by the power, detail, dynamic transients, and ample headroom.\" (Home Cinema Choice, 2023). Whether five channels are the right math for your room is something we're happy to work out with you beforehand: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 5-channel power amplifier, Class AB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower at 8 ohms: 225 W per channel, all five channels driven simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower at 4 ohms: 400 W per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower at 2 ohms: 600 W per channel (manufacturer spec, below 1% THD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput transistors: 8 high-current transistors per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: two separate, low-leakage toroidal transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistortion: 0.0010% at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 5 × XLR balanced (15 kΩ), 5 × RCA unbalanced (10 kΩ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput sensitivity: 1.5 Vrms for 225 W at 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridged operation: not supported per Anthem's manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection: Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM) – temperature, current, voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker connections: enlarged, better-conducting binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower-up: manual, trigger-in 3.5 mm jack (5–24 V DC) or auto-on via signal sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 2 W standby, around 80 W idle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 43.8 × 16.9 × 46.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 27.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: designed and built in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: power amplifier, power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many channels does the Anthem MCA 525 GEN 2 cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive – a complete 5.1 home theater without an additional power amplifier. Front left, center, front right and two surrounds each get 225 watts at 8 ohms. If you later want to expand to 7.1 or height channels, you add another power amplifier; the MCA 525 GEN 2 stays the backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the MCA 525 GEN 2 deliver its power on all five channels at once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Anthem specifies 225 watts at 8 ohms and 400 watts at 4 ohms, with all five channels driven simultaneously. Two separate power supplies with toroidal transformers provide the reserves. That's exactly what sets it apart from power amps whose datasheet only covers two channels at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat preamplifier do I need for the MCA 525 GEN 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA preamplifier or an AV processor – the power amplifier has neither volume control nor source selection. An Anthem AVM 70 or AVM 90 is the obvious choice, but technically any processor with XLR or RCA outputs works. An AV receiver with pre-outs also works, and gets noticeably relieved in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the MCA 525 GEN 2 be run bridged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, Anthem's manual doesn't provide for bridged operation. It remains a five-channel power amplifier with no mono switch. If you need more power on the front channels for a very large room, an additional stereo power amplifier is the clean path. We're happy to work out what makes sense for your room with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Anthem MCA 525 GEN 2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a power amplifier this size needs planning, not just a shopping cart. As an Anthem dealer in Wädenswil, we check with you whether processor, speakers and room fit together, and clarify placement and ventilation. Mauri, our own technician, handles installation and service. Call us or write to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA power amplifier alone doesn't make a home theater. Find the right processor in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/anthem\"\u003eAnthem world\u003c\/a\u003e, additional power stages among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, plus \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e for the whole surround field, ideas for the overall system in \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003ehome theater\u003c\/a\u003e – and the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e that are exactly the wrong place to save money.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989480698192,"sku":null,"price":4499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/anthem-mca-525-gen-2-5-kanal-endstufe-frontansicht.png?v=1785421601"},{"product_id":"anthemmdx-16","title":"Anthem MDX-16 – 16-Channel Multiroom Power Amplifier (8 Zones)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Anthem MDX-16 is a 16-channel multiroom power amplifier that independently powers, switches and calibrates up to eight stereo zones. It sits in the technical room, not on the living room shelf – and becomes interesting whenever a house has more rooms than a small four-zone solution could ever handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MDX-16?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistributed audio rarely fails on watts, almost always on room acoustics: the kitchen echoes, the bathroom booms, the office sounds thin. The MDX-16 calibrates every zone individually with ARC Genesis and corrects each one individually – eight rooms, eight tunings, instead of one compromise preset for all. Add to that 16 Ultra Class D channels with 60 watts at 8 ohms, 120 watts at 4 ohms and 200 watts bridged when a single room needs more headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight analog stereo inputs, two coaxial and two optical digital inputs, PCM up to 24-bit\/192kHz – and a true matrix on top: every zone accesses every connected source independently. One subwoofer output per zone with its own bass management. Control runs via the web interface or via home automation: IP and RS-232, 12-volt trigger, audio sensing and ready-made drivers for Control4, Crestron, Savant, ELAN, RTI and URC. If a house needs more than eight zones, multiple units can be cascaded via the analog passthrough outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MDX-16 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor large houses, vacation properties, practices and retail spaces where music needs to reach many rooms and every room has a mind of its own. Straight talk: if you're planning three or four zones, the smaller MDX-8 is the more sensible choice – eight zones aren't a status symbol, they're planning work. And as a stereo power amplifier for a single living room, the MDX-16 would simply be beside the point. Sources, speakers and control come separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoom correction per zone is still the exception in the multiroom world today – here it's standard, eight times over. Anyone wiring up a large house buys, above all, peace of mind with the MDX-16: one unit, two rack units of height, all zones under one roof. How many zones your project really needs and how the wiring works out cleanly is something we're happy to work out with you – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: multiroom distribution power amplifier, 16 channels \/ up to 8 stereo zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 60 W per channel at 8 Ω, 120 W per channel at 4 Ω, 200 W bridged at 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier technology: Ultra Class D with Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoom correction: ARC Genesis, calibrated separately per zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital formats: PCM up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog inputs: 8 × stereo RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital inputs: 2 × coaxial (RCA), 2 × optical (Toslink)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker outputs: 8 × stereo via pluggable Phoenix terminals, up to 12 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurther outputs: 8 × subwoofer RCA with bass management, 2 × stereo RCA passthrough, 1 × optical (matrix), 1 × 12 V trigger (3.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl connections: RJ-45 Ethernet, RS-232, micro-USB (ARC), 1 × trigger input 3.5 mm (5–24 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRouting: full analog\/digital matrix, cascading of multiple units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomation drivers: Control4, Crestron, Savant, ELAN, RTI, URC (IP\/RS-232)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation: web interface, 12 V trigger, audio sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 43.2 × 8.9 × 41.7 cm with feet, 2U in rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 10.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: MDX-16, ARC Genesis measurement microphone with dual connector (3.5 mm and mini-USB), USB and 3.5 mm cables, trigger cable, power cord, rack brackets, unit feet and screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many rooms can the Anthem MDX-16 cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to eight stereo zones, so typically eight rooms each with its own source and volume. Via the matrix, every zone accesses every connected source independently. If that's not enough, multiple MDX units can be cascaded via the analog passthrough outputs. You set the zone split during planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ARC Genesis do in each zone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARC Genesis measures every room separately and corrects its acoustics individually, including its own subwoofer setting per zone. That way every zone sounds balanced on its own, instead of one preset being forced onto all rooms. The measurement microphone is included, calibration runs on a computer and can be switched off per zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the MDX-16 be integrated into home automation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Via IP and RS-232, ready-made drivers for Control4, Crestron, Savant, ELAN, RTI and URC are available. Without an automation system, you configure everything in the web interface. For automatic power on\/off there's 12-volt trigger and audio sensing. The zones remain individually addressable, even from your control system's app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the power enough for larger rooms too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor normal living spaces, yes: 60 watts at 8 ohms per channel, 120 watts at 4 ohms. If a room gets bigger or more demanding speakers should run, two channels can be bridged to 200 watts at 8 ohms. That zone then plays mono, which belongs in the planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Anthem MDX-16 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a multiroom system stands or falls with the installation. As an authorized Anthem dealer, we plan zones, wiring and control with you in Wädenswil, and Mauri, our own technician, handles installation, calibration and configuration on site. Call us or write to us, and we'll work through your project together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight zones want speakers in every room – find the selection among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e. For the run from the technical room to the attic there's matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecable\u003c\/a\u003e, and if a single zone needs more power, a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e is worthwhile. The brand's full range is available in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/anthem\"\u003eAnthem world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989480730960,"sku":null,"price":3899.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/anthem-mdx-16-multiroom-endstufe-frontansicht.png?v=1785424256"},{"product_id":"anthemmdx-8","title":"Anthem MDX-8 – 8-Channel Multiroom Power Amplifier (4 Zones)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Anthem MDX-8 is an 8-channel multiroom power amplifier that individually amplifies, switches and calibrates up to four stereo zones. Two rack units in the rack, one unit in the equipment closet – and music plays in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or on the terrace, each zone with its own source and its own volume. Instead of a tower of four separate amplifiers that you'd also have to wake up individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MDX-8?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour zones sound like a small number – until you actually count: living room, kitchen, bathroom, terrace. And suddenly the flat is full. The MDX-8 is built exactly for this size. Its real argument is called ARC Genesis: every zone is measured separately and corrected for its room, instead of one single setting being forced onto four different rooms. A tiled bathroom and a carpeted living room simply don't have much in common. The Ultra Class D power amplifiers deliver 60 watts at 8 ohms and 120 watts at 4 ohms per channel, 200 watts bridged at 8 ohms per zone. Advanced Load Monitoring keeps an eye on the load, so the whole thing stays cool and quiet in continuous operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour analog stereo inputs on RCA, plus one optical digital input that accepts PCM up to 24-bit\/192kHz. The matrix lets every zone access every connected source, so no room has to put up with the compromise of the neighboring room. Each zone has a subwoofer output with bass management and room correction. Speakers connect via pluggable Phoenix terminals up to 12 AWG. Setup happens in the browser; for home automation, ready-made drivers for Control4, Crestron, Savant, ELAN, RTI and URC are available, supplemented by RS-232, trigger connections and audio sensing. Multiple MDX units can be linked via the analog loop-through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MDX-8 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: the MDX-8 is the right size for distributed audio in an apartment, single-family home, practice or shop – anywhere the number of zones stays manageable. If you're planning four zones today but secretly already thinking of eight, go straight for the MDX-16; adding on here means a second unit. For a single stereo living room, it's the wrong approach – that's what integrated amplifiers are for. And it's not an all-rounder: streamer, sources and control panels come separately, the MDX-8 amplifies and distributes. Setup is an installation job, not unbox-and-go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiroom with Anthem-level ambition in a manageable format: four zones, each individually calibrated, everything under control via browser or home automation. In the equipment closet, the MDX-8 stays so unobtrusive that you're happy to forget it after commissioning – that's meant explicitly as a compliment. How many zones your project really needs and how we wire it up sensibly is best discussed in conversation: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"In the past 10 years, I can't think of too many audio components that have changed the way that I listen to music as drastically as the Anthem MDX-8 has.\"\u003c\/em\u003e – Jerry Del Colliano, Future Audiophile, 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: multiroom distribution power amplifier, 8 channels \/ up to 4 stereo zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 8 × 60 W (8 Ω), 8 × 120 W (4 Ω), 200 W bridged per zone (8 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier technology: Ultra Class D with Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoom correction: ARC Genesis, independently calibrated per zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 10 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverters: PCM up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog inputs: 4 × stereo RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital input: 1 × optical (Toslink), no coaxial input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwoofer outputs: 4 × mono RCA, with bass management and room correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker connection: 4 × pluggable Phoenix terminals (stereo), up to 12 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRouting: digital\/analog matrix, analog loop-through for daisy-chaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl: web interface, Ethernet RJ-45, RS-232, micro-USB (for ARC), trigger in and out 3.5 mm (5–24 V), audio sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomation drivers: Control4, Crestron, Savant, ELAN, RTI, URC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 43.2 × 9.9 × 43.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack mounting: 2 rack units, removable unit feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: power amplifier, ARC Genesis measurement microphone (3.5 mm and mini-USB), rack brackets, unit feet, power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many rooms can the Anthem MDX-8 cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to four stereo zones, so four rooms each with one pair of speakers. Every zone has its own source, its own volume and its own room correction. Via the matrix, every zone accesses every connected input. If four zones aren't enough, multiple MDX units can be linked via the analog loop-through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the MDX-8 and the MDX-16?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of zones. The MDX-8 delivers eight channels for up to four zones, the MDX-16 sixteen channels for up to eight. The bigger sibling is also broader on the input side. Power per channel, Ultra Class D technology and ARC Genesis per zone are the same on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the measurement microphone for ARC Genesis included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Anthem includes a measurement microphone with dual connector with the MDX-8, 3.5 mm and mini-USB. That's what you use to calibrate every zone individually; the ARC Genesis software is provided free by Anthem for download. You don't need any additional hardware for it, just a computer and a bit of quiet in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the MDX-8 be integrated into home automation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Anthem provides drivers for Control4, Crestron, Savant, ELAN, RTI and URC. It connects via Ethernet or RS-232, plus a trigger in and out with 3.5 mm jack and audio sensing, which wakes the zones itself when a signal arrives. For smaller installations, the web interface in the browser is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Anthem MDX-8 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause distributed audio depends on the installation, not the box. We plan zones, cable runs and control with you, and our technician Mauri mounts, configures and calibrates every zone with ARC Genesis. Plus, we're an authorized dealer in Wädenswil, an experienced team, and a contact who's still reachable after handover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour zones want speakers in every room: you'll find matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e with us as well as the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e that all come together in the equipment closet. If you're planning the main room in parallel, take a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003ehome theater world\u003c\/a\u003e – or just browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/anthem\"\u003eAnthem world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989480763728,"sku":null,"price":2699.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/anthem-mdx-8-multiroom-endstufe-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785424282"},{"product_id":"gatoaudiodpa2506bl","title":"Gato Audio DPA-2506 Multichannel Power Amplifier, Black High Gloss","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gato Audio DPA-2506 is a configurable six-channel power amplifier that combines three Class-D modules in a single housing and can be set up anywhere from a bridged powerhouse to a six-zone hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the three modules drives two channels – used individually or bridged when a speaker demands more current than is actually good for it. The inputs are balanced via XLR and unbalanced via RCA, six speaker pairs wait on the back, and a 12-volt trigger wakes the power amp together with the rest of the system. This version comes in black high gloss – the classic that disappears into the rack instead of pushing itself forward. Supplied as a single unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gato Audio DPA-2506?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause with a single unit you decide how power is distributed around the house. Six channels for three stereo zones, bridged pairs for hungry speakers, or a mix of both: the split follows your floor plan, not the product brochure. That makes the DPA-2506 a calm foundation for custom-install systems where another room gets added later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistributable power with reserves. In six-channel operation, 250 watts at 8 ohms per channel are available, bridged it's up to 900 watts at 8 ohms on one channel. Class D keeps efficiency high and heat output low – the unit draws 75 watts at idle, under one watt in standby. The non-magnetic housing and balanced signal path keep the channels cleanly separated, which in a tightly packed equipment cabinet isn't a luxury, but a requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DPA-2506 suited to – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor multiroom installations, larger home cinemas, and systems where a central power amp supplies several pairs of speakers. Straight talk: for a classic stereo chain in the living room, the DPA-2506 is two sizes too big – an integrated amplifier or a stereo power amp is enough there. If you're only powering one room, you're paying for flexibility you'll never use. Once a second and third zone are added, the argument flips around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn honest, unfussy multichannel power amp that draws its strength from configurability rather than big words. Built with Danish restraint, cleanly laid out, pleasantly quiet in operation. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we plan the channel split together with you – and just as honestly tell you when a smaller solution is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e configurable multichannel power amplifier, 6 channels, Class D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier modules:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 modules, bridgeable in pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 8 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6× 250 W · 3× 900 W (bridged) · 2× 900 W + 2× 250 W · 1× 900 W + 4× 250 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 4 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6× 500 W · 3× 1050 W (bridged) · 2× 1050 W + 2× 500 W · 1× 1050 W + 4× 500 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (−0.5 dB), 2 Hz – 70 kHz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.01% at rated power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 kΩ (RCA) \/ 40 kΩ (XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 pairs XLR, gold-plated (Neutrik)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnbalanced inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 pairs RCA, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 pairs of gold-plated safety binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 V standby trigger (mini-jack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115\/230 V AC, 50\/60 Hz, max. 2000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 1 W standby, 75 W idle, max. 2000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-magnetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black High Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 × 10.5 × 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gato Audio, Copenhagen (Denmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e single unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many speakers can the DPA-2506 drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn six-channel operation, six individual channels – so up to three stereo pairs across different zones. If you bridge modules, the channel count drops in favour of power per channel: three bridged channels at 900 watts each at 8 ohms are just as possible as mixed splits of powerful and normal channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I split the channels freely?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The three amplifier modules can be used individually as six channels, fully bridged, or mixed – for example two powerful bridged channels plus two normal ones. Bi-amping a pair of speakers is also possible this way. We work out with you beforehand which configuration suits your rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a separate preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The DPA-2506 is a pure power amplifier with no volume control and no source selection. It needs a preamp, an integrated amplifier with a preamp output, or an AV preamp ahead of it. The inputs accept balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gato Audio DPA-2506 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a configurable multichannel power amp needs planning, not just a shopping cart. We work out the channel split for your rooms with you, clarify cabling and trigger control, and our technician Mauri handles the on-site installation. Call or write to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the matching preamp under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, speakers for the individual zones under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/wandlautsprecher\"\u003ein-wall speakers\u003c\/a\u003e. For wiring six channels, it's worth a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables \u0026amp; connectors\u003c\/a\u003e, and for the movie side, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003ehome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e overview. More power amps are listed under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gato Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989507174736,"sku":null,"price":4495.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gato-audio-dpa-2506-mehrkanal-endverstaerker-schwarz-hochglanz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785897140"},{"product_id":"gatoaudiodpa2506cu","title":"Gato Audio DPA-2506 Multichannel Power Amplifier, Custom Colour High Gloss","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gato Audio DPA-2506 is a configurable six-channel power amplifier in Class-D technology that can be made to order in an individual high-gloss finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnically this version is identical to the standard colours: three amplifier modules with two channels each, each pair bridgeable, inputs balanced via XLR and unbalanced via RCA, six speaker pairs on the connection panel and a 12-volt trigger for automatic switching on and off. The difference is in the finish: Gato paints the housing in your custom shade, always in high gloss. \u003cstrong\u003eThe image in the gallery shows a sample colour\u003c\/strong\u003e – you choose the actual custom colour freely. Supplied as a single unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gato Audio DPA-2506?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause here you decide freely twice over: once how power is distributed across your rooms, and once what colour the unit wears while doing it. Six individual channels for multiroom, bridged pairs for thirsty speakers, or a mix – plus a housing that adapts to your décor instead of the other way round. Not every power amp has to hide behind closed doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower that you allocate yourself. In six-channel operation, 250 watts at 8 ohms each, bridged up to 900 watts at 8 ohms on one channel, at 4 ohms 500 or 1050 watts respectively. Total harmonic distortion under 0.01 percent at rated power, signal-to-noise ratio above 110 dB, frequency response reaching up to 70 kHz. The non-magnetic housing cleanly separates the modules, and Class D keeps heat output in check with 75 watts idle consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DPA-2506 suited to – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor multiroom systems, home cinemas and installations where a central unit supplies several pairs of speakers – and especially for projects where the electronics stay visible and need to match the colour scheme. Straight talk: for a pure stereo system in the living room, the power amp is oversized, and the custom finish extends the lead time. If you're in a hurry, a standard colour is the better route.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most flexible variant of an already flexible power amp: six channels, freely configurable, in the colour of your choice. Technically flawless, visually as unobtrusive or as bold as you like. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we take note of your colour wish, check feasibility with the distributor, and plan the channel split right along with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e configurable multichannel power amplifier, 6 channels, Class D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier modules:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 modules, bridgeable in pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 8 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6× 250 W · 3× 900 W (bridged) · 2× 900 W + 2× 250 W · 1× 900 W + 4× 250 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 4 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6× 500 W · 3× 1050 W (bridged) · 2× 1050 W + 2× 500 W · 1× 1050 W + 4× 500 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (−0.5 dB), 2 Hz – 70 kHz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.01% at rated power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 kΩ (RCA) \/ 40 kΩ (XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 pairs XLR, gold-plated (Neutrik)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnbalanced inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 pairs RCA, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 pairs of gold-plated safety binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 V standby trigger (mini-jack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115\/230 V AC, 50\/60 Hz, max. 2000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 1 W standby, 75 W idle, max. 2000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-magnetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom colour, high gloss (image shows a colour sample)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 × 10.5 × 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gato Audio, Copenhagen (Denmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e single unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour do I get with the custom-colour version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhichever one you choose. Gato paints the housing in your custom shade in high gloss. The image in the gallery merely shows a colour sample, not a fixed specification. We take note of your desired shade and clarify feasibility before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many speakers does the DPA-2506 drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to six channels, so three stereo pairs across separate zones, at 250 watts at 8 ohms each. If you bridge modules, the channel count drops and power rises to up to 900 watts at 8 ohms per bridged channel. Mixed configurations are possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I need in addition to the DPA-2506?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA preamp, AV preamp or an integrated amplifier with a preamp output, since the power amp has neither volume control nor source selection. Plus speaker cable for the channels in use and XLR or RCA cable to the preamp. Nothing more is needed for operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gato Audio DPA-2506 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a custom finish and a multichannel configuration both benefit from advice. We take note of your colour wish, plan the channel split for your rooms with you, and accompany delivery and installation. Call, email, or get in touch via WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the preamp ahead of it under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, speakers for the individual zones under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/wandlautsprecher\"\u003ein-wall speakers\u003c\/a\u003e. Cable for six channels is available under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables \u0026amp; connectors\u003c\/a\u003e, components for the movie room under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003ehome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e, and more powerhouses under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gato Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989507207504,"sku":null,"price":4895.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gato-audio-dpa-2506-mehrkanal-endverstaerker-wunschfarbe-hochglanz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785897140"},{"product_id":"gatoaudiodpa2506wh","title":"Gato Audio DPA-2506 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier, Gloss White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gato Audio DPA-2506 is a six-channel power amplifier in Class-D design, whose three amplifier modules can be freely configured into three to six output channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne module serves two channels each. If you need more punch on one channel, bridge the pair; if you need width, run all six channels individually. Each channel pair accepts its signal either balanced via XLR or unbalanced via RCA, the rear panel has room for six speaker pairs, and a 12-volt trigger handles switching on and off. This version comes in gloss white and looks great where the electronics should stay light and not dominate. Supplied as a single unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gato Audio DPA-2506?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause six channels from one chassis save you three separate power amplifiers and a lot of cable clutter. You decide per module whether you want width or power – and you can revise that decision later as the system grows. For installations that develop over years, that is worth more than any single number on the spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eControlled power, finely divisible. Six channels each deliver 250 watts into 8 ohms, bridged up to 900 watts into 8 ohms are available on one channel, and into 4 ohms the six-channel figure doubles to 500 watts. Add a signal-to-noise ratio above 110 dB and total harmonic distortion below 0.01 percent at rated power – figures at which the amplifier audibly steps into the background. The non-magnetic chassis keeps the modules apart from one another, and with 75 watts idle consumption the equipment cabinet stays pleasantly cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DPA-2506 suited for – and who is it not?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor home cinemas, multiroom zones and custom installations where one central unit feeds several rooms or channels. Plainly put: anyone who simply wants to drive a stereo pair in the living room also buys four channels they will never switch on – a stereo power amplifier is the more sensible choice there. As a pure subwoofer amplifier, too, the DPA-2506 is over-qualified. Its territory begins where several zones are meant to play at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA workhorse with Danish manners: quiet, compact for what it holds, and remarkably flexible in channel allocation. Anyone planning a system across several rooms gets a lot of order here in little rack height. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we work out the configuration with you beforehand – so that in the end no channels are missing and none are left over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e configurable multi-channel amplifier, 6 channels, Class D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier modules:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 modules, bridgeable in pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 8 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6× 250 W · 3× 900 W (bridged) · 2× 900 W + 2× 250 W · 1× 900 W + 4× 250 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 4 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6× 500 W · 3× 1050 W (bridged) · 2× 1050 W + 2× 500 W · 1× 1050 W + 4× 500 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (−0.5 dB), 2 Hz – 70 kHz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.01 % at rated power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 kΩ (RCA) \/ 40 kΩ (XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 pairs XLR, gold-plated (Neutrik)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnbalanced inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 pairs RCA, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 pairs gold-plated safety banana jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V standby trigger (mini-jack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115\/230 V AC, 50\/60 Hz, max. 2000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 1 W standby, 75 W idle, max. 2000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-magnetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e gloss white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 × 10.5 × 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gato Audio, Copenhagen (Denmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e single unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many channels does the DPA-2506 really have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix output channels, spread across three Class-D modules. Depending on configuration you keep six channels at 250 watts into 8 ohms each, or you bridge modules and get up to three channels at 900 watts each. Mixed forms of strong and normal channels are also possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the DPA-2506 suitable for bi-amping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Since each channel pair can be bridged or run individually, one speaker pair can be driven with separate channels for the tweeter and woofer sections. Whether your speaker supports this, we check together based on its connection panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I run the DPA-2506 without a preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It has neither volume control nor source switching and works exclusively behind a preamp, an AV preamp, or an integrated amplifier with a preamp output. Connection is made balanced via XLR or unbalanced via RCA, freely selectable per channel pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gato Audio DPA-2506 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause for nearly three decades we have been planning systems, not just shipping boxes. We work out channel allocation, speaker matching and control with you, take care of delivery and installation, and stay reachable afterwards too. Get in touch by phone, WhatsApp or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAhead of the DPA-2506 belongs a preamp – the selection is under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. Speakers for the individual zones can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/wandlautsprecher\"\u003eWall speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, the matching cabling under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e. Heading towards film, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e category helps; alternative powerhouses can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003ePower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gato Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989507240272,"sku":null,"price":4495.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gato-audio-dpa-2506-mehrkanal-endverstaerker-weiss-hochglanz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785897140"},{"product_id":"gatoaudiodpa2506wn","title":"Gato Audio DPA-2506 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier, Gloss Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gato Audio DPA-2506 is a configurable amplifier with six Class-D channels that works as a multiroom hub just as well as a powerful driver for a handful of demanding speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree amplifier modules sit in the chassis, each with two channels, each bridgeable. Depending on need, this becomes a six-channel distributor for the whole house or a trio of powerful mono channels. Signals come in balanced via XLR or unbalanced via RCA, six speaker pairs go back out at the rear, and a 12-volt trigger makes sure the amplifier wakes up together with the system. This version carries genuine walnut veneer under gloss lacquer – an amplifier that cuts a fine figure even when it doesn't disappear into a cabinet. Supplied as a single unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gato Audio DPA-2506?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it doesn't answer the question \"six small or three large channels\" for you – it leaves that to you. That very flexibility is what most multi-channel amplifiers lack: they deliver a fixed number of channels and that's that. The DPA-2506 can be reconfigured when a room is added, a speaker changes, or the multiroom project turns into a home cinema after all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReserves you allocate yourself. 250 watts into 8 ohms per channel in six-channel operation, up to 900 watts into 8 ohms on one bridged channel, and into 4 ohms 500 or 1050 watts respectively. The frequency response spans 2 Hz to 70 kHz, and total harmonic distortion stays below 0.01 percent at rated power. The non-magnetic chassis and balanced signal path make sure six channels in a tight space leave each other in peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DPA-2506 suited for – and who is it not?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to feed several zones, a home cinema, or a bi-amplified chain from a single unit. Plainly put: as the heart of a simple stereo system it is simply too much of a good thing – an integrated amplifier or a stereo power amp is enough here, and the budget is better spent on speakers. Anyone who has no interest in configuration will also never use this unit's real strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DPA-2506 is the rare combination of installation tool and living-room-worthy piece of furniture – dressed in walnut it may well stand in view. Technically clean, flexible, without showing off. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we work out the configuration together with you, and tell you honestly when a smaller amplifier would be the wiser choice for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e configurable multi-channel amplifier, 6 channels, Class D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier modules:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 modules, bridgeable in pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 8 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6× 250 W · 3× 900 W (bridged) · 2× 900 W + 2× 250 W · 1× 900 W + 4× 250 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 4 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6× 500 W · 3× 1050 W (bridged) · 2× 1050 W + 2× 500 W · 1× 1050 W + 4× 500 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (−0.5 dB), 2 Hz – 70 kHz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.01 % at rated power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 kΩ (RCA) \/ 40 kΩ (XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 pairs XLR, gold-plated (Neutrik)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnbalanced inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 pairs RCA, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 pairs gold-plated safety banana jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V standby trigger (mini-jack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115\/230 V AC, 50\/60 Hz, max. 2000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 1 W standby, 75 W idle, max. 2000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-magnetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e walnut veneer, gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 × 10.5 × 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gato Audio, Copenhagen (Denmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e single unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I allocate the DPA-2506's power across my rooms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the configuration of the three modules. Each module delivers either two channels at 250 watts into 8 ohms each, or bridged, one channel at 900 watts. That gives you six weaker channels or three strong ones – and any mix in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow warm does the DPA-2506 get in the rack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to Class-D technology, waste heat stays moderate: around 75 watts idle consumption, under one watt in standby. Even so, the usual rule for enclosed cabinets applies – leave air above and behind the unit. We're happy to help with rack planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich preamp suits the DPA-2506?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny preamp, AV preamp, or integrated amplifier with a preamp output. The DPA-2506 itself has neither volume control nor source selection. Balanced via XLR is the more stable solution for long cable runs, unbalanced via RCA is enough for short distances within the same rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gato Audio DPA-2506 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause this unit only makes sense with the right planning. We go through it room by room with you, work out channel allocation and cabling, and set up the trigger control. Our practiced team of specialists delivers, installs, and stays reachable afterwards – just get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a signal source ahead of it, the units under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e are a good fit. Speakers for the zones being fed can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/wandlautsprecher\"\u003eWall speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, cabling for six channels under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e. Anyone thinking of film should check out \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e, and anyone wanting to compare should look under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003ePower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gato Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989507961168,"sku":null,"price":4495.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gato-audio-dpa-2506-mehrkanal-endverstaerker-nussbaum-hochglanz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785897156"},{"product_id":"gatoaudiodpa4004bl","title":"Gato Audio DPA-4004 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier, Gloss Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gato Audio DPA-4004 is a four-channel Class-D power amplifier whose channels can be used individually or bridged in pairs into more powerful channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's built in Copenhagen, and it shows: non-magnetic chassis, gloss finish, four full-fledged amplifiers with their own switch-mode power supplies. Every input is available balanced as XLR and unbalanced as RCA, the speakers connect via four pairs of gold-plated terminals, and a 12-volt trigger wakes the unit together with the system. This version comes in deep gloss black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gato Audio DPA-4004?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it packs four amplifiers into one chassis and leaves it to you how the power is distributed: four channels for two zones, two bridged channels for thirsty speakers, or a mix of both. It shares its chassis and weight with the six-channel DPA-2506 – it redistributes the same footprint over fewer, but stronger channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower that can be redistributed. In four-channel operation, 400 watts into 8 ohms are available per channel; bridged, that's 2× 800 watts, or mixed, 1× 800 watts plus 2× 400 watts – into 4 ohms, double that in each case. Add a frequency response spanning 2 hertz to 70 kilohertz, over 110 decibels of signal-to-noise ratio, and total harmonic distortion below 0.01 percent. Figures at which the amplifier stays in the background, where it belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DPA-4004 suited for – and who is it not?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor multiroom installations, home cinemas and bi-amping setups that want four powerful channels from a single unit. Plainly put: for a simple stereo system that's too much amplifier – that's what the AMP-150 or the PWR-222 monos are for. And anyone needing to feed more than four channels should reach for the DPA-2506.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the DPA-4004 differ from the DPA-2506?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the number of channels and the power per channel: four channels at 400 watts into 8 ohms for the DPA-4004, six channels at 250 watts for the DPA-2506. How many zones and speakers you want to feed decides the question – not the model name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA flexible four-channel amplifier that adapts to the system rather than the other way around: powerful, cleanly built, unobtrusive in operation. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we plan with you how the four channels get distributed across rooms and speakers – and tell you honestly when a smaller solution is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e four-channel amplifier, Class D, freely configurable (4, 3 or 2 channels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 8 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4× 400 W · 2× 800 W (bridged) · 1× 800 W + 2× 400 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 4 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4× 800 W · 2× 1600 W (bridged) · 1× 1600 W + 2× 800 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended speaker impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–16 Ω individually, 8–16 Ω bridged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (−0.5 dB), 2 Hz – 70 kHz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.01 % at rated power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 kΩ (RCA) · 40 kΩ (XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pairs XLR balanced (Neutrik, gold-plated) · 2 pairs RCA unbalanced (gold-plated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 pairs gold-plated safety banana terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V standby trigger (mini-jack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115\/230 V AC, 50\/60 Hz, max. 2000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 1 W standby · 75 W idle · 2000 W maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-magnetic, gloss black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 × 10.5 × 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gato Audio, Copenhagen (Denmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e power amplifier, power cable, mini-jack cable for the trigger, manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many speakers does the Gato Audio DPA-4004 drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn four-channel operation, four individual channels, so two stereo pairs across two zones. Two channels can be bridged into a more powerful one: that gives 2× 800 watts into 8 ohms, and a mixed 1× 800 watts plus 2× 400 watts is also possible. You trade channel count for power, exactly as your system needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a separate preamp for the DPA-4004?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The DPA-4004 is a pure power amplifier with no volume control and no source selection, and therefore needs a preamplifier or an AV preamp ahead of it. The Gato PRD-3S is a match both sonically and visually, as is any preamp or multiroom system with balanced or unbalanced preamp outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the DPA-4004 and the DPA-2506?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number of channels and the power per channel. The DPA-4004 delivers four channels at 400 watts into 8 ohms each, the DPA-2506 six channels at 250 watts each. Chassis, dimensions and weight are the same for both, so the decision comes down to the number of zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the DPA-4004 suitable for bi-amping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Each of the four channels can be addressed individually and connected either balanced or unbalanced, so the DPA-4004 drives one speaker pair with two channels each in bi-amping. This requires speakers with separate connection terminals – we check that together on your model beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gato Audio DPA-4004 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a multi-channel amplifier needs planning, and we provide it. As an authorized specialist dealer in Wädenswil, we work out the channel allocation with you, clarify preamp and cabling, and our technician Mauri sets up the system at your home. Call or write to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DPA-4004 definitely needs a preamp – find one under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. More powerhouses are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003ePower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, matching partners under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e. For everything in between: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gato Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989507993936,"sku":null,"price":4495.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gato-audio-dpa-4004-mehrkanal-endverstaerker-schwarz-hochglanz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785896839"},{"product_id":"gatoaudiodpa4004cu","title":"Gato Audio DPA-4004 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier, Custom Colour Gloss","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gato Audio DPA-4004 is a four-channel Class-D power amplifier whose channels can run individually or be bridged in pairs into more powerful channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's developed and built in Copenhagen: non-magnetic chassis, four independent power amplifiers each with its own switch-mode power supply, gold-plated connections all round. Each channel accepts the signal balanced via XLR or unbalanced via RCA, and a 12-volt trigger brings the unit out of standby together with the system. For this version, Gato paints the unit in your custom colour of choice, always in gloss. The product photo shows an orange-lacquered sample – an example colour; you choose your own colour freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gato Audio DPA-4004?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause you decide where the power goes: four channels across two zones, two bridged channels for demanding speakers, or a mix of both. The same chassis also houses the six-channel DPA-2506 – the DPA-4004 simply redistributes the available power over fewer, but stronger channels. And because it matches your interior in colour instead of clashing with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReserves you allocate yourself. Four channels each deliver 400 watts into 8 ohms; bridged, that becomes 2× 800 watts, mixed 1× 800 watts plus 2× 400 watts. Into 4 ohms, these figures each double. Frequency response up to 70 kilohertz, distortion below 0.01 percent, over 110 decibels of noise ratio: the amplifier stays out of the way and lets the speakers do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DPA-4004 suited for – and who is it not?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor home cinemas, multiroom installations and bi-amping concepts that want four robust channels from one unit – especially where the unit stays visible and needs to match the colour scheme. Plainly put: anyone running just one stereo pair is better off with the AMP-150 or the PWR-222 monos. And from five channels upward, the road leads to the DPA-2506.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the DPA-4004 differ from the DPA-2506?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMainly in the channel count: four channels at 400 watts into 8 ohms here, six channels at 250 watts there. Dimensions and weight are identical, so the decision comes down to the number of zones, not the footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA four-channel amplifier that adapts both technically and visually to your system: configurable, powerful, and in your custom colour still coherent even when it stands openly in the room. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we clarify the shade with the manufacturer, plan the channel allocation, and tell you honestly if a size smaller would also do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e four-channel amplifier, Class D, freely configurable (4, 3 or 2 channels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 8 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4× 400 W · 2× 800 W (bridged) · 1× 800 W + 2× 400 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 4 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4× 800 W · 2× 1600 W (bridged) · 1× 1600 W + 2× 800 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended speaker impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–16 Ω individually, 8–16 Ω bridged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (−0.5 dB), 2 Hz – 70 kHz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.01 % at rated power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 kΩ (RCA) · 40 kΩ (XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pairs XLR balanced (Neutrik, gold-plated) · 2 pairs RCA unbalanced (gold-plated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 pairs gold-plated safety banana terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V standby trigger (mini-jack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115\/230 V AC, 50\/60 Hz, max. 2000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 1 W standby · 75 W idle · 2000 W maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-magnetic, gloss custom colour (freely selectable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 × 10.5 × 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gato Audio, Copenhagen (Denmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e power amplifier, power cable, mini-jack cable for the trigger, manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many channels does the Gato Audio DPA-4004 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour, and they're freely configurable. As a four-channel amplifier it feeds two stereo zones with 400 watts into 8 ohms each. Bridge two channels at a time and 2× 800 watts remain; mixed, it runs with 1× 800 watts plus 2× 400 watts. Into 4 ohms the figures double.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I choose the colour of the DPA-4004 freely?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, Gato Audio paints this version in your colour of choice, always in gloss. The photo shows an orange-lacquered sample as an example, not the delivered variant. Tell us your desired colour or a RAL shade, and we'll check feasibility and lead time with the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a preamplifier for the DPA-4004?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. The amplifier has neither volume control nor source selection and only works behind a preamp. The Gato PRD-3S is a natural fit, as is any classic preamp, an AV preamp for home cinema, or multiroom systems with preamp outputs – balanced via XLR or unbalanced via RCA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the DPA-4004 and the DPA-2506?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DPA-4004 has four channels at 400 watts into 8 ohms each, the DPA-2506 six channels at 250 watts each. Both share chassis, dimensions and weight. Anyone feeding many zones takes the six-channel version; anyone wanting reserves per channel takes the DPA-4004.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gato Audio DPA-4004 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause with a custom finish, we know exactly what matters. We clarify the shade with the manufacturer, plan the channel allocation for your rooms, and prepare the installation. Questions about the room, speakers or preamp? Write to us or call us in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing works without a preamp: check out \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. Alternatives to the DPA-4004 can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003ePower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, matching speakers under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, the multi-channel chain under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e, and the connections under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gato Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989508026704,"sku":null,"price":4895.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gato-audio-dpa-4004-mehrkanal-endverstaerker-wunschfarbe-hochglanz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785896839"},{"product_id":"gatoaudiodpa4004wh","title":"Gato Audio DPA-4004 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier, Gloss White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gato Audio DPA-4004 is a configurable four-channel power amplifier in Class-D technology, whose channel pairs can be bridged for more power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour independent power amplifiers, each with its own switch-mode power supply, sit in a non-magnetic chassis from Copenhagen. The inputs are doubled up – balanced via gold-plated Neutrik XLR, unbalanced via gold-plated RCA – the speakers connect via four pairs of safety banana terminals, and a 12-volt trigger wakes the amplifier together with the rest of the chain. This version comes in gloss white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gato Audio DPA-4004?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause four amplifiers in one chassis create order, and you distribute the power freely: two zones each with a stereo pair, two bridged channels for demanding speakers, or a combination of both. The six-channel DPA-2506 uses the same body – the DPA-4004 simply redistributes the power over fewer, but stronger channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistributable power with headroom: 400 watts into 8 ohms per channel in four-channel operation, 2× 800 watts bridged, 1× 800 watts plus 2× 400 watts mixed – into 4 ohms double that in each case. The frequency response spans 2 hertz to 70 kilohertz, total harmonic distortion stays below 0.01 percent, and the noise ratio is above 110 decibels. An amplifier you notice by the music, not by the background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DPA-4004 suited for – and who is it not?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone needing four robust channels from one unit: home cinema, multiroom, active concepts, bi-amping. Plainly put: as the driver for a single stereo pair it's overkill – the AMP-150 or the PWR-222 monos are enough there. And anyone wanting to feed six channels should go straight for the DPA-2506.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the DPA-4004 differ from the DPA-2506?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the allocation: four channels at 400 watts into 8 ohms versus six channels at 250 watts. Chassis, dimensions and weight are the same; the decision comes down to the number of zones and the power needed per speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowerful, flexible and pleasantly unassuming – and in gloss white one of the few amplifiers that doesn't look out of place in a bright living room. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we plan the channel allocation for your rooms, check the right preamp, and take care of the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e four-channel amplifier, Class D, freely configurable (4, 3 or 2 channels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 8 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4× 400 W · 2× 800 W (bridged) · 1× 800 W + 2× 400 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 4 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4× 800 W · 2× 1600 W (bridged) · 1× 1600 W + 2× 800 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended speaker impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–16 Ω individually, 8–16 Ω bridged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (−0.5 dB), 2 Hz – 70 kHz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.01 % at rated power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 kΩ (RCA) · 40 kΩ (XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pairs XLR balanced (Neutrik, gold-plated) · 2 pairs RCA unbalanced (gold-plated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 pairs gold-plated safety banana terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V standby trigger (mini-jack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115\/230 V AC, 50\/60 Hz, max. 2000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 1 W standby · 75 W idle · 2000 W maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-magnetic, gloss white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 × 10.5 × 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gato Audio, Copenhagen (Denmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e power amplifier, power cable, mini-jack cable for the trigger, manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many speakers can I run on the DPA-4004?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour channels, so two complete stereo pairs in two zones. Anyone needing more power instead of more channels bridges: the DPA-4004 then delivers 2× 800 watts into 8 ohms, or mixed 1× 800 watts plus 2× 400 watts. We settle on the configuration together before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the DPA-4004 work without a preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a pure power amplifier with no volume control and no source selection; a preamplifier or an AV preamp must go ahead of it. The Gato PRD-3S is the obvious choice, but any preamp with an XLR or RCA output works just as well, including multiroom systems with pre-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the DPA-4004 and the DPA-2506?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe allocation of power. Four channels at 400 watts into 8 ohms each for the DPA-4004, six channels at 250 watts each for the DPA-2506 – with identical chassis, the same dimensions and 13 kilograms of weight. What matters is how many zones or speakers you actually feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect the DPA-4004 balanced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Every channel has a balanced XLR input from Neutrik and an unbalanced RCA input, with an input impedance of 40 kilohms balanced and 20 kilohms unbalanced. Balanced connections pay off especially with long cable runs in multiroom installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gato Audio DPA-4004 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause we've been planning systems for decades instead of just shipping boxes. We work out with you which channels go where, which preamp fits, and how the cable runs go. Our technician then takes care of installation and commissioning. Get in touch by phone, WhatsApp or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAhead of the DPA-4004 belongs a preamp – our selection is under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. Comparable units can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003ePower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, the components for \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e and the necessary \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gato Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989508157776,"sku":null,"price":4495.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gato-audio-dpa-4004-mehrkanal-endverstaerker-weiss-hochglanz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785896839"},{"product_id":"gatoaudiodpa4004wn","title":"Gato Audio DPA-4004 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier, Gloss Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gato Audio DPA-4004 is a four-channel power amplifier in Class-D technology, whose channels can run individually or be bridged in pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGato Audio builds it in Copenhagen: a non-magnetic chassis, four full-fledged power amplifiers with their own switch-mode power supplies, gold-plated XLR and RCA inputs for every channel, and four pairs of speaker terminals. A 12-volt trigger switches the unit on and off together with the system. This version comes with genuine walnut veneer under gloss lacquer – grain included, each unit slightly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gato Audio DPA-4004?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it bundles four power amplifiers and leaves the distribution to you: two zones each with a stereo pair, two bridged channels with noticeably more punch, or the mixed form. The six-channel DPA-2506 uses the same body – the DPA-4004 relies on fewer channels with more power. And wood on a power amplifier is a rare sight. Too rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower as needed: four channels at 400 watts into 8 ohms each, bridged 2× 800 watts, mixed 1× 800 watts plus 2× 400 watts – into 4 ohms these figures double. Add over 110 decibels of signal-to-noise ratio, under 0.01 percent distortion, and a frequency response that stays clean well below and above what's audible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DPA-4004 suited for – and who is it not?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor home cinema and multiroom systems as well as bi-amping setups needing four channels – especially where the unit stands visibly in the living space. Plainly put: for a pure stereo chain that's too much amplifier; that's what the AMP-150 or the PWR-222 monos are for. Beyond four channels, the DPA-2506 takes over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the DPA-4004 differ from the DPA-2506?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour channels at 400 watts into 8 ohms versus six channels at 250 watts – with the same chassis, the same dimensions and the same weight. So the question isn't which is bigger, but how many speakers you want to feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA flexible four-channel amplifier in a chassis variant that doesn't look like a utility room in the living room. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we settle with you which channels take on which speakers, choose the matching preamp, and set everything up on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e four-channel amplifier, Class D, freely configurable (4, 3 or 2 channels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 8 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4× 400 W · 2× 800 W (bridged) · 1× 800 W + 2× 400 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at 4 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4× 800 W · 2× 1600 W (bridged) · 1× 1600 W + 2× 800 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended speaker impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–16 Ω individually, 8–16 Ω bridged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (−0.5 dB), 2 Hz – 70 kHz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.01 % at rated power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 kΩ (RCA) · 40 kΩ (XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pairs XLR balanced (Neutrik, gold-plated) · 2 pairs RCA unbalanced (gold-plated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 pairs gold-plated safety banana terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V standby trigger (mini-jack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115\/230 V AC, 50\/60 Hz, max. 2000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 1 W standby · 75 W idle · 2000 W maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-magnetic, walnut veneer gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 × 10.5 × 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gato Audio, Copenhagen (Denmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e power amplifier, power cable, mini-jack cable for the trigger, manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many zones does the DPA-4004 feed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to two stereo zones, each with two channels at 400 watts into 8 ohms. If you need power on fewer channels instead, bridge them: 2× 800 watts, or mixed 1× 800 watts plus 2× 400 watts. The allocation gets settled during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a preamp for the DPA-4004?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. With no volume control and no source selection, the DPA-4004 depends on a preamplifier – a classic one, an AV preamp, or a multiroom hub with preamp outputs. The Gato PRD-3S is the in-house partner; technically any preamp with an XLR or RCA output fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the DPA-4004 or the DPA-2506 the right choice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat comes down to channel count. The DPA-4004 offers four channels at 400 watts into 8 ohms each, the DPA-2506 six channels at 250 watts each, with the same chassis and the same weight. More rooms favour the six-channel version, more power per channel favours the DPA-4004.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the walnut chassis genuine veneer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, Gato Audio uses genuine walnut veneer and lacquers it in gloss. That's why each unit looks slightly different – grain is nature, not a printed image. Besides walnut, gloss black and gloss white are available, as well as individual custom colours on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gato Audio DPA-4004 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause four channels only make sense once someone allocates them properly. We plan the zones, choose the preamp to match your speakers, and take care of cabling and commissioning. Tell us about your room – by phone, WhatsApp or email to Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e make a good partner ahead of it. 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The M28 delivers over 180 watts on each of its seven channels – simultaneously, not just on paper – and stays extremely low in distortion and neutral thanks to Purifi Eigentakt. Stable down to 2 ohms, with a damping factor above 750: that's the control demanding home cinema speakers need. It's no surprise Home Cinema Choice gave it the Best Buy Award (2021) with a spec sheet like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven channels for 7.1 or 5.1.2 setups, each with a balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA input – the XLR connection keeps the signal noise-free over long runs. Seven gold-plated speaker terminal pairs, a 12V trigger for system control. And despite the power, it stays cool thanks to Class-D and fits in the rack instead of turning it into a radiator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the NAD M28 for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for serious home cinema: as a powerful power amp paired with the NAD M17 V2i or any high-quality AV processor with XLR outputs. Bottom line: the M28 is a pure power amplifier with no decoder and no volume control – you need an AV preamp or processor in front of it. For pure stereo it's overkill; an M23 V2 is enough there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M28 is the calm, cool power behind a big home cinema: seven Purifi-clean channels, uncompromisingly stable. If you want no half-measures in multichannel, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: 7-channel power amplifier (Masters series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier technology: HybridDigital, Purifi Eigentakt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous power (all channels): \u0026gt; 180 watts (8\/4 ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic power: \u0026gt; 300 watts (8 ohms) \/ \u0026gt; 580 watts (4 ohms) \/ \u0026gt; 900 watts (2 ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannels: 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD): \u0026lt; 0.003 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: \u0026gt; 102 dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamping factor: \u0026gt; 750 (8 ohms, 50 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs per channel: XLR (balanced), RCA (unbalanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker connections: 7 pairs, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger: 12V in\/out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 435 × 167 × 396 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 21.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich preamp fits the NAD M28?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ideal match is the NAD M17 V2i: the AV preamp and the M28 are matched to each other and share the Masters design. In principle, though, any AV processor with balanced XLR outputs will work. The XLR connection gets you the best noise performance and detail resolution out of the multichannel system. We're happy to help you figure out which combination suits your speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich home cinema configurations suit the NAD M28?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seven channels fully cover classic 7.1 or 5.1.2 Atmos setups. Need even more channels for a bigger Atmos layout? Simply combine the M28 with another power amp – for example an NAD M23 V2 for the front channels. That way the system grows with your needs instead of starting over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the NAD M28 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA home cinema in this class needs planning – speakers, preamp, cabling, calibration. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we advise you on the whole system and support installation and setup with our own in-house technician. 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