Emotiva Audio BasX TA2+ Integrated Amplifier – First Look

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The TA2+ incorporates an analog preamp stage with outputs for external amplification, an Analog Devices AD1955 DAC supporting up to 24-bit/192 kHz audio, a high current Class A/B amplifier section, streaming over Bluetooth and a Tuner. The Class A/B power amplifiers still provide 135 watts RMS / channel; into 8 Ohms, both channels driven, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD < 0.02% but now with 250 watts RMS / channel into 4 Ohms, both channels driven, at 1 kHz, THD < 1%. Power is provided by a large analogue toroidal power supply. Control is available using the front panel rotary controls, two buttons and VFD display and the supplied compact, all metal, full-function infrared remote control.

The expanded rear panel connectivity now includes; 3 x pairs of unbalanced RCA stereo analog line level inputs, 1 x pair of balanced XLR stereo analog line level inputs, and 1 x pair of stereo phono inputs, switchable between moving magnet and moving coil (with selectable loading). Digital inputs include 1 x digital coax (S/PDIF), 2 x digital optical Toslink stereo, 1 x Bluetooth receiver, 1 x HDMI ARC input and 1 x USB C. Outputs include; 1 x RCA/XLR sub with selectable low pass filtering, 1 x RCA and XLR pre-out with selectable high-pass filter, 1 x stereo RCA plus 1 x Sub RCA HT bypass, 2 x pairs of speaker binding posts and 1 x 3mm 12VDC trigger I/O. Front panel connectivity supports 1 x 1/8” (3.5mm) stereo headphone output.

Specifications:

• Analogue inputs:
  • 3 pairs – unbalanced (RCA) stereo analog line level inputs (Analog 1 thru Analog 3)
  • 1 pair – balanced (XLR) stereo analog line level inputs (Bal)
  • 1 pair – stereo phono inputs (switchable; moving magnet or moving coil)
  • 1 tuner – FM (with external antenna input; 15 station presets)
• Digital inputs:1 – digital coax (S/PDIF); stereo; 24/192k
  • 2 – digital optical (Toslink); stereo; 24/192k
  • 1 – digital USB (DAC input); stereo; 24/192k
  • 1 – Bluetooth receiver; Bluetooth 5, AptX and AAC (antenna included)
  • 1 – HDMI-ARC input; stereo (PCM 2.0)
• Preamp outputs:
  • 1 pair – unbalanced (RCA) stereo line level Preamp Outputs
  • 1 pair – balanced (XLR) stereo line level Preamp Outputs
    • (Both outputs are fed by a switchable analog 12 dB/octave high-pass filter, whose cutoff frequency can be set to anywhere between 40 Hz and 200 Hz.)
  • 1 – unbalanced (RCA) line level summed Subwoofer Output
  • 1 – balanced (XLR) line level summed Subwoofer Output
    • (Both outputs are fed by a switchable analog 12 dB/octave low-pass filter, whose cutoff frequency can be set to anywhere between 40 Hz and 200 Hz.)
  • 1 – 1/8” (3.5mm) front panel stereo headphone output
• Speaker outputs: 1 pair – audiophile grade five way binding posts which accept banana plugs, spade lugs, or bare wires
• Trigger I/O:
  • 1 – 12 VDC Trigger Output – delivers 12VDC trigger signal when unit is On
  • 1 – Trigger Input – accepts inputs between 5V and 12V AC or DC
• Line level analogue performance:
  • Maximum output level (balanced and unbalanced outputs): 4 VRMS
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 50 kHz +/- 0.25 dB
  • THD+noise: < 0.005% (A-weighted)
  • IMD: < 0.004% (SMPTE)
  • S/N ratio: > 120 dB.Crosstalk: < 88 dB
• Phono input analogue performance:
  • Frequency response (moving magnet and moving coil): 20 Hz to 20 kHz; ref standard RIAA curve
  • THD+noise: < 0.010% (moving magnet; A-weighted); < 0.04% (moving coil; A-weighted)
  • Gain (ref unity gain on main inputs; at 1 kHz): 44 dB (moving magnet); 55 dB (moving coil)
  • S/N ratio: > 78 dB (ref 5 mV; moving magnet); > 58 dB (ref 0.5 mV; moving coil)
  • Load Impedance: 47 k Ohms (moving magnet); 47 Ohms or 100 Ohms (moving coil)
• Digital performance:
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.1 dB (44k sample rate)
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 80 kHz + 0 /- 1 dB (192k sample rate)
  • THD+noise: < 0.003% (A-weighted; all sample rates)
  • IMD: < 0.007% (SMPTE)
  • S/N ratio: > 110 dB
• Amplifier performance:
  • 135 watts RMS / channel; into 8 Ohms, both channels driven, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD < 0.02%
  • 250 watts RMS / channel; into 4 Ohms, both channels driven, at 1 kHz, THD < 1%
  • Minimum load impedance: 4 Ohms; Rated impedance: 8 Ohms
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.15 dB; 5 Hz to 80 kHz +0 / -2.1 dB
  • S/N ratio: 116 dB
  • Gain: 29 dB
• Power:
  • 115 VAC or 230 VAC @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected)
  • The BasX TA2+ has a linear main power supply that accepts either 115 VAC or 230 VAC
• Remote control: Compact, all metal, full-function infrared remote control
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 17” x 3-3/8” (without feet) x 15-1/2” (without connectors)
• Weight: 25 lbs

MSRP:

• UK: TBA
• US: $1,299.00
• EU: TBA

For more information visit the Emotiva web site.

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