{"product_id":"argonaudiosa2schwarz","title":"Argon Audio SA2 Streaming Amplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Argon Audio SA2 is a streaming amplifier that combines a network player, DAC, phono MM stage and Class D power stage in a housing 22 centimetres wide. That does away with the component many systems otherwise need in addition: a separate streamer. Network cable or Wi-Fi in, speaker cable out — in between sits only this one device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the SA2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe network side is the real argument. The SA2 speaks AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Chromecast built-in and Tidal Connect, plus UPnP for music from a hard drive in the house. DTS Play-Fi forms the basis for this, and its app also runs Qobuz, Deezer, Amazon Music and internet radio. On the amplifier side, 2 × 100 watts at 4 ohms stand ready, converted via a 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC up to 24 bit\/192 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWirelessly, you play directly from your phone, tablet or computer into the network. Over cable, the SA2 takes in the TV via HDMI ARC, a digital source via the optical input, analogue via RCA and the turntable via the phono MM input. The Pre Out passes the signal on to an active subwoofer. Incidentally, a paid subscription isn't a requirement: internet radio, your own files on the network, vinyl and TV sound all play without a monthly commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the SA2 suited for — and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: if you only listen via Bluetooth and cable anyway, you don't need the network part and you're just as well off with the SA1 MK2 — which even has the better Bluetooth codecs. If you want to fill a large room with a high volume demand, you should size up. But if you're after a complete, networked system in the smallest possible space, you'll find pretty much exactly the right device here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SA2 is proof that a seriously meant streaming system doesn't have to consist of four boxes. It takes cables, devices and operating steps away from the living room without letting a cost-cutting approach show through in the sound. Whether your network plays along and which speakers suit it, we're happy to sort out in advance — HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00 or WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Streaming integrated amplifier with DAC and phono MM stage (Class D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 100 W at 4 Ω \/ 2 × 50 W at 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-bit ESS Sabre, fully balanced operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax. resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 bit\/192 kHz (optical input)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.03 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–60,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wi-Fi; LAN optional via USB Ethernet adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming protocols:\u003c\/strong\u003e AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Chromecast built-in, Tidal Connect, DTS Play-Fi, UPnP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServices via DTS Play-Fi:\u003c\/strong\u003e including Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Amazon Music, internet radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e DTS Play-Fi, AirPlay 2, Chromecast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.2 (AAC, SBC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × HDMI ARC\/CEC, 1 × optical (Toslink)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × line (RCA), 1 × phono MM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre Out (RCA) for subwoofer or power amp, speaker terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB port:\u003c\/strong\u003e for optional Ethernet adapter and firmware updates, not an audio input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e app control via DTS Play-Fi, remote control, auto-on (except phono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandby consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.5 W in deep standby, approx. 3.5 W in network standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 × 6.3 × 25.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e SA2, power cable, remote control with batteries, quick guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a separate streamer for the Argon Audio SA2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the network player is already built into the amplifier. You connect the SA2 to your Wi-Fi and then play directly via AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Chromecast or Tidal Connect. You don't need an additional playback device, the TV and turntable connect to the existing inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich streaming services run on the SA2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotify Connect and Tidal Connect are supported directly, plus AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in from any suitable device. Via the DTS Play-Fi app, Qobuz, Deezer, Amazon Music and internet radio, among others, are added. You reach your own music files on the network via UPnP, in high resolution too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect the SA2 with a network cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy default, the SA2 goes onto the network via Wi-Fi. A fixed LAN connection is possible via an optional USB Ethernet adapter on the USB port. That's worthwhile in spots with weak Wi-Fi — tell us what your situation looks like and we'll look at it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the SA2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a streaming amplifier has to work together with the network, speakers and sources, and that's exactly where the questions come up. We help with setup, multiroom and speaker choice, are an authorised dealer, and have our own technician who stays reachable after the purchase too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound off the networked system: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e as playing partners, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003esubwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e on the Pre Out, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e for the phono input, or a look through the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/argon-audio\"\u003eArgon Audio world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Argon Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989482402128,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/argon-audio-sa2-streaming-verstaerker-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785438347","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/argonaudiosa2schwarz","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}