Krix Releases KA-1100 Dedicated Subwoofer Amplifier
Krix's KA-1100 is a standalone home cinema subwoofer amplifier designed with the Australian AV company's subs in mind.
Krix has unveiled its KA-1100, a standalone subwoofer amplifier which is designed, assembled and tested in South Australia. Said to be engineered with Krix dedicated home cinema users in mind, it features pre-set modes specifically for its MX-5, MX-10, Cyclonix 11 and Cyclonix 12 subwoofers.
Amanda Zimmermann, Marketing Manager at Krix, told StereoNET:
The amplifier will enhance the maximum impact and dynamics these products offer, to ensure enthusiasts revel in their favourite real cinema at home experience.
The KA-1100 is equipped with a 24-bit signal processor board, paired with Class D amplification from ICEpower. It also utilises a high-current, switch-mode power supply ensuring full power can be delivered for sustained periods. It's also packed with features for the avid home cinema enthusiast, including low/high pass filters, soft limiting, signal phase inversion, signal sensing, 12V trigger input, single/dual input modes, over-current and overtemperature protection.
Maximum output power is quoted as 700W RMS per channel (one channel driven @ 4 Ohms, 1% THD), 550W RMS per channel (both channels driven @ 4 Ohms, 1% THD).
The KA-1100 has a fan-less design which minimises power consumption and makes the unit completely silent when in operation, perfect for installations where the amplifier is located in the same room as the viewer.
Gary Krix, Managing Director at Krix, added:
We saw the need to design a standalone amplifier for our passive subwoofers. While there are other brands on the market with great features, we couldn't find a model that included all the features we required in one unit. Offering a stylish and silent amplifier with 12V trigger and custom DPS modes makes the process easy for our dealers and end-users, and guarantees they are getting the maximum performance from their equipment.
The sleek and modern design allows the unit to blend in with any furniture and cabinetry or stylishly sit amongst other electronic equipment within a rack (rack ears are included). The brushed aluminium fascia is easily removable for access to all controls.
Available now, the Krix KA-1100 amplifier sells for £2,675 inc. VAT.
For more information visit Krix
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