{"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\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, speakers for the individual zones under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/wandlautsprecher\"\u003ein-wall speakers\u003c\/a\u003e. For wiring six channels, it's worth a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables \u0026amp; connectors\u003c\/a\u003e, and for the movie side, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003ehome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e overview. More power amps are listed under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/gatoaudiodpa2506bl","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}