The Avantone CLA400 Studio Power Amp is perfect for feeding medium to large-sized studio speakers helping to provide reference-grade sound at even the highest of volumes. The CLA400 is able to generate over 400 watts per channel (into an 8-ohm load) powered by the classic Class A/B amplifier design. Utilising the best Japanese components and a powerful toroidal linear power supply the CLA400 delivers unprecedented power with optimised signal integrity for your gear. Elegant and streamlined the CLA400 features a simple interface complete with vintage-style VU meters providing instant visual feedback for your levels. It also features individual gain controls for both channels A and B. The CLA400 also incorporates a classic bipolar transistors design which delivers a robust low-end response. Although the CLA400 was designed primarily to be used with the CLA-10 studio monitors it can be used on a variety of studio speaker types that require a demanding load. Boasting ultra-low distortion with a balanced and transparent sound the CLA400 is perfect for studio users who need a pristine dynamic range. The perfect centrepiece of any studio The CLA400 is a must-have for any serious music producer or audio engineer built as the perfect centerpiece for any studio space. From your home setup to your main studio; the CLA400 is perfect for powering mid to large-sized studio speakers delivering over 400 watts per given channel. Highly efficient and built-to-last the CLA400 can perform even under harsh conditions; ensuring low distortion and a natural transparent sound. You can also switch between various settings including stereo bridge or parallel modes. Silent operation Unlike other conventional power amps the CLA400 doesn’t use a fan and is convection-cooled instead. This eliminates any fan noise making the power amp perfect for control room installation. Not only that but it has been rigorously tested to ensure the best possible performance. It will deliver up to 207 watts into 8 ohms and can run at 1/3rd power without any thermal faults making it one of the most robust power amplifiers on the market. Robust design flexible connectivity Designed for long studio hours the CLA400 provides you with a rack-mountable robust enclosure designed to ensure a long lifespan. With a completely analog signal path and natural sound reproduction the Avantone CLA400 is perfect for powering passive speakers. The rear of the CLA400 features I/O connectivity as well as bridge connections for simple and easy use. Features Class A/B power amplifier designed for use with mid-large-sized passive studio speakers Ideal for use with the CLA-10 studio monitors 360W into 8 ohms stereo 540W into 4 ohms stereo 760W bridged Natural transparent sound reproduction Fully analog signal path Instant visual feedback with large VU meters Convection cooled design – zero fan noise! Switchable stereo bridge or parallel modes Specifications 8 ohms stereo (1KHZ): 360W 4 ohms stereo power (1KHZ): 540W 8 ohms bridge power (1KHZ): 760W Slew: 28V/us @ 1KHz Sensitivity: 0.775V (0dBU @ 1KHz) THD: < 0.1 percent @ 1kHz Distortion: < 0.1 percent @ 10 percent rated power Crosstalk: -70dB Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.5dB Input Impedance: Balanced 20K ohms Unbalanced 10k ohms Damping Factor: 250 (100Hz 8 ohms) SNR: > 103dB (A Weighted) Dimensions (WxHxD): 483 x 133 x 487mm Weight: 22.2kg Product Code: AV-CLA400