Thread: 5.1 Amplifiers with Optical inputs

PLEASE NOTE: this list is for informational purposes only. I HIGHLY recommend that you do some research on the amplifier that you choose to peruse. Search this and other forums, as well as using search engines to find reviews of the amplifier you intend to purchase, BEFORE purchasing it.


If anyone has any amps they would like to see added to this list, please make a post following the basic format I have here and let me know!

1. Hifonics Zeus ZX 5.1
This amplifier appears to be discontinued. It can probably be found used.


2. Phoenix Gold Octane-R R5.1MT
This amplifier appears to be discontinued. It can probably be found used.
Here is a link to the manual for this piece: http://www.n-core.se/products/PG/Oct...1MT_manual.pdf

Specs are as follows:
Front and Center Channels:
100 watts x 5 @ 4 ohm stereo @ 14.4v (max power)
50 watts x 5 @ 4 ohm stereo @ 14.4v (RMS power)
18 watts x 5 @ 4 ohm stereo @ 12.5v

Subwoofer Channel
200 watts x 1 @ 4 ohm @ 14.4v (max power)
100 watts x 1 @ 4 ohm @ 14.4v (RMS power)
36 watts x 1 @ 4 ohm @ 12.5v

This amplifier is only stable at 4 ohms. This amplifier will not work for situations where the system calls for a lower ohm load.

3. Performance Teknique ICBM-5.1 5.1
5.1 High Power Amplifier 2000W Max
Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoding
Pro Logic Decoding
1-Optical Input
1-Coaxial Input
A-Aux Input (Stereo): Max 2 Vrms
High Quality 24 bit ADC and DAC's
Dynamic Range: >100db ( on decoder line output )
Sub Speaker on/off switch
Center Speaker on/off switch
6Channel Level Control: +- 10db in 1 db step
Master Volume control
Selectable crossover filters: 40hz - 240hz in 10db step
Stop band slope of LPF: 24db Octave

Stats:
Front / Rear / Center Power @ 2 ohms: 100 Watts x 5
Subwoofer power @ 2 ohm : 360 Watts x 1
Frequency responce: 10 hz - 30,000 hz
THD: < 0.05%
S/N: >120db
Channel Separation: 80db
Variable Low and High Pass Filters
Fuse rating: 30A x 3
MSRP: $599.99
Please see here regarding this amplifier: Has any one used Performance Teknique ICBM 5.1 amp?

4. Alpine MRA-D550
The MRA-D550, 5-channel amplifier combines an amp and a multi-channel surround sound digital processor in to one unit.
http://www.alpine-usa.com/en/product...model=MRA-D550
Owners Manual:
http://www.alpine-usa.com/images/pro...RA-D550_om.pdf

FEATURES
• 2-Optical Input
• 4 Volt PreOut
• Ai-NET and RCA Input
• Amplifier Link Ready
• Bass Engine&#174; DSP(6-ch Manual Time Correction, 31-Band Graphic EQ and Media Xpander)
• Blue Power Indicator
• DTS
• Dolby Digital
• Dolby Pro Logic II
• Integrated Wire and Mounting Screw Covers
• STAR Technology
• Thermal Managment Processor
• V12 AccuClass-D™ Design
• Variable Turn-On Delay
CEA-2006 Power Rating
CEA-2006 Power Rating (40hm@14.4V = 1%THD+N), S/N 80dBA (Ref. 1W into 4Ohm): 60W x 5

RMS Power (at 12V,20Hz-200Hz)
Per Channel into 4Ohms (•1% THD+N) : 45W x 5
Per channel into 4 ohms : 45W x 5
MSRP: $900.00

5. Alpine MRA-F350
All you have to do is add an Alpine compatible source unit.
http://www.alpine-usa.com/en/product...model=MRA-F350

Owners Manual:
http://www.alpine-usa.com/images/pro...RA-F350_om.pdf

FEATURES
• Crossover (HP/LP)
• 5 Channel Operation
• Adjustable Crossover (HP/LP)
• Auto Overcurrent Protection
• Bass Engine&#174;
• Bass Management
• Cross-Vented Chassis Design
• DC-DC PWM Power Supply
• Darlington Bi-Polar Outputs
• Discrete Pre-Amp Stage
• Gold Plated Power Screw Terminals
• Gold Plated RCA Jacks
• Gold Plated Speaker Terminals
• MOSFET Power Supply
• Manual Time Correction
• Non-Fading Pre-Amp Output
• Parametric Equalizer
• Phase Selector
• STAR Circuitry
• Solid Copper Bus Bars
• Subsonic Filter
• Thermal Managment Processor
• Top Mounted Blue LED Power/Status Indicator
• Triple Darlington in Push-Pull Configuration

CEA-2006 Power Rating
CEA-2006 Power Rating (40hm@14.4V = 1%THD+N), S/N 80dBA (Ref. 1W into 4Ohm): 50W x 5

6. Autosonik AA.6900 - 7690 068
http://www.autosonik.com/asp/multime...PLIFIERS&ID=23

Features: 6 channel amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and prologic processor built inside. Gain control, crossover control, OSD, remote control, IR sensor.

A Google search of this amplifier yields the above link and a link to a thread in the MP3car.com forums. That’s it.

7. Pioneer DEQ-P7650
MOSFET 50Wx5. Multi-Channel Processor with Auto EQ & Time Alignment
Features

• Built-in DTS / Dolby Digital / Dolby Pro Logic II / Linear PCM decoder
• 6-ch. DAC
• 5-ch. built-in amplifier
• SFC for multi-channel source
• Built-in 6-ch. DSP
  o 7-mode preset equalizer
  o 2-mode custom preset equalizer
  o Multi-Channel Auto EQ
  o Digital SFC (Sound Field Control): 6-mode (Musical/Drama/Action/Jazz/Hall/Club)
  o Digital listening position selector
  o Auto Time Alignment
• Optimum sound for car environment
  o Dynamic range control
  o Optimum down-mix for normal speaker layout
• Bulti-in crossover network (L/R)
  o Crossover frequency: 63/80/100/125/160/200Hz
• High-voltage preout (5V)
• IP-Bus input/output
• 6-ch. RCA preouts
• A/V inputs
  o 2 RCA Audio inputs
  o Dual optical inputs for DTS / Dolby Digital / Dolby Pro Logic II / Linear PCM