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Monitor Audio Launches New Compact Amplifier

Monitor Audio Launches New Compact Amplifier

The IA40-3 Installation Amplifier is the latest addition to Monitor Audio’s award-winning range of Custom Install audio solutions. The discreet amplifier is a highly versatile unit and features digital, analogue and Bluetooth® inputs with Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital) for maximum flexibility. Designed for easy installation, the amplifier’s customisable brackets allow it to be positioned in multiple locations: on a wall, cabinet, stand or the back of a television.

With 40 W of power over three channels at 4 Ohms, or 60 W over two channels, the IA40-3 will drive speakers or passive soundbars to deliver a lively and precise sound.

Ideal for smaller environments, the IA40-3 can be configured in a multitude of ways: it works beautifully when paired with Monitor Audio bookshelf or stand-mount speakers in a bedroom, study or sitting room. And, in a kitchen, bedroom or loft room, the IA40-3 will perfectly power in-ceiling speakers. But, best of all, if there is a television in the setup, the IA40-3 can be mounted on the back of the screen using the supplied Velcro strips or bespoke bracket to drive one of our passive soundbars.

For more bass an active subwoofer can also be connected to the IA40-3 via the sub/ line out. Whatever the audio source, this is an amplifier with all the right connections. The IA40-3 features optical and analogue inputs and the latest Bluetooth® wireless technology powered by Qualcomm® aptXaudio for superior pairing with mobile devices.

The IA40-3 has been designed to be discreetly tucked away, with a unique heat sink fin design to aid cooling in tight spaces. Supplied customisable brackets can be bent to fit with flexible break off sections for maximum installation versatility. Designed for modern living, the IA40-3 is Monitor Audio’s versatile solution when superior sound is required in custom install projects.

Monitor Audio’s technical director, Michael Hedges, said, ‘With the IA40-3, our development team really met the brief they were given and have created a compact, stylish and versatile amplifier which will delight our customers.’

 

Key Features

• Amplifier solution ideal for localised audio applications when paired with Monitor Audio speakers

• Switchable between 3 channels at 40 W or 2 channels at 60 W with or without an active subwoofer, allowing for a wide range of applications

• Ideally paired with Monitor Audio passive soundbars or, for a more discreet solution, to Monitor Audio’s extensive range of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers

• Optical input with Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital) allowing for a true 3.1 system and easy connection to a television

• Bluetooth® wireless technology powered by aptX – for the highest quality connection to mobile devices

• Switchable line output, or filtered active subwoofer output to create a 3.1 system

• RS232 connection for automation configuring opportunities

• 3.5 mm analogue input

• External IR sensor which can learn volume controls from the TV’s remote control to allow for a discreet or hidden mounting location and simple operation

• Bespoke aluminium enclosure with integrated heat sink

• Mounting brackets included with flexible break off sections for maximum installation versatility. Ideal for mounting to a TV, stand, wall or cabinet should it be required

 

Specifications

Model IA40-3

Number of Output Channels 3

Power (W / Channel) 4 Ohms @ 1 kHz 60 W @ 1% THD+N for 2 Channel

40 W @ 1% THD+N for 3 Channel

Power (W / Channel) 8 Ohms @ 1 kHz 50 W @ 1% THD+N for 2 Channel

30 W @ 1% THD+N for 3 Channel

Input Impedance 10 k Unbalanced

Output Impedance (Sub/ Line Out) 1.47 kΩ

Input Sensitivity ~300 mV – Full Power

Maximum Input Voltage 2.3 V

Signal to Noise (SNR) > 84 dB Unweighted

Frequency Response (+- 0.5 dB) @ 1 W 10 Hz – 20 kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion

(THD+N @ 1 W, 2ch 8 Ohms, Full Bandwidth)

< 0.05 %

Dimensions Excluding Mounting Brackets and

Antenna (H x W x D)

31.4 x 180 x 110.5 mm

11/4 x 71/16 x 43/8

Dimensions Including Mounting Brackets

(H x W x D)

32.6 x 196 x 182.5 mm

15/16 x 711/16 x 73/16

Mains Operating Voltage 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Fuse Rating (Power Supply) 3 A

Standby Power Consumption < 0.5 W

Weight (Ampflier + RS232 Terminal Block +

Speaker Terminal Block + Antenna) – No Brackets

0.484 kg

1 lb 2 oz

Bluetooth Yes

Bluetooth Range with Antenna (Line of Sight) > 20 m

Bluetooth Version 4.1

Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP

Audio Codec SBC, aptX

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