Optimal Audio expands ecosystem with launch of Amp Series

Optimal Audio is expanding its footprint in the commercial audio sector with the launch of the Amp series [some name!], featuring three high-power class A/B amplifiers. [That's right, if you were expecting lightweight 1U class-D amps for installation, that exactly what Optimal is not launching).

The Amp series comprises three two-channel amplifiers: Amp 100 (2 x 350W @ 4Ω), Amp 200 (2 x 700W @ 4Ω), and Amp 300 (2 x 1350W @ 4Ω), and they are available in both 120v 60Hz and 230v 50/60Hz models. They are designed power the complete suite of Optimal Audio’s Cuboid point source loudspeaker series and their subwoofer partners from the Sub series. Furthermore, when used with Zone controllers, the complete system reaches its full potential by providing loudspeaker presets, limiters, and time of day routines, configurable via Zone’s onboard WebApp (yes, Amp series amps an a webapp called WebApp).

The front panel features two volumen controls and two LEDs, what they call Optimal Audio’s trademark intuitively-designed front panel.

The input connectors of the Amp series are just two balanced XLR/¼” ‘combo’ line input connectors. The output options consist of speakON or binding posts. Bridge mode is available by wiring to the relevant pins and selecting the relevant mode from a switch on the back panel.

David Morbey, Product Manager at Optimal Audio, highlights the impact of the Amp series, stating: “The introduction of these performance power amps is very significant, enabling us to be a true one-stop shop for installers and distributors. We are now able to offer a complete ecosystem for multi-zoned commercial audio applications that wish to combine audio quality with ease of deployment and use by venue staff.”

For those eager to experience the Amp series first-hand, Optimal Audio invites visitors to explore the new range in Hall 7, booth A300, during the upcoming Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) event. Furthermore, the Amp series will be available for shipping no later than February 1st.