ELAC Element Amplifier – Grey
The ELAC Element Amplifier combines compact design, advanced digital connectivity and powerful high-fidelity performance for modern music and home entertainment systems. Delivering 40 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 80 watts into 4 ohms through ELAC’s efficient BASH Tracking Class AB amplification, it provides clean, dynamic sound with low heat output and excellent speaker compatibility. Featuring a built-in 24-bit/192kHz DAC, asynchronous USB audio, Bluetooth with aptX, Dolby Digital decoding and advanced ABC room correction technology, the Element Amplifier offers exceptional flexibility and optimized performance for any listening environment. With multiple digital and analog inputs, headphone connectivity and app-based control via iOS and Android, it delivers premium audio performance and modern convenience in a sleek compact chassis.
Available with Professional installation in NY, NJ, and CT – Powered by Sound Waves .
- 40 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms (1,000 Hz) at 0.03% THD
- 80 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms (1,000 Hz)
- 4-ohm capability allows use with a wide range of speakers
- BASH Tracking class AB amplifier with switched mode power supply for maximum efficiency and low heat output
- built-in 24-bit/192kHz DAC
- asynchronous USB technology for reduced timing jitter and better sound
- built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from a compatible device
- aptX encoding provides high-quality music streaming from compatible Bluetooth devices
- app control with Android™ and iOS® devices (iOS app available mid-December 2016)
- Dolby® Digital decoding
- ABC (Auto Blend and Calibrate) room correction optimizes sound for your listening position and environment
- USB (Type B) input for connecting a computer
- 2 optical and 1 coaxial digital audio inputs
- 2 stereo RCA audio inputs
- full-size (1/4-inch) headphone jack
- binding post speaker terminals
- preamp output for a powered subwoofer
- frequency response 20-40,000 Hz ± 1.8dB
- signal-to-noise ratio: 101dB
- detachable power cord
- 8-3/8″W x 2-1/8″H x 11-5/8″D
- weight: 5 lbs.
- warranty: 3 years
Performance Specifications
| Watts RMS per Channel (8-ohms) | 40 |
| Watts RMS per Channel (6-ohms) | Not given |
| Watts RMS per Channel (4-ohms) | 80 |
| Frequency Bandwidth at Rated Power | 1k Hz |
| THD at Rated Power | 0.03% |
| Minimum Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Amplifier Class | AB |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 101 |
| DAC Bit Depth | 24-bit |
| DAC Sample Rate | 192 kHz |
Features
| Built-in DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | N/A |
| Built-in Radio Tuner | None |
| Room Correction | --- |
High-Res Audio Playback
| From Network | No |
| From USB Thumb Drive (USB-A) | No |
| From Computer (USB-B) | No |
| From Computer (USB-C) | No |
Bluetooth
| Version Info | --- |
| Receiver Mode | Yes |
| Transmitter Mode | No |
| AAC Playback | No |
| aptX Playback | No |
| aptX-HD Playback | No |
| LDAC Playback | No |
Connections
| RCA Line-level Inputs | --- |
| XLR Line-level Inputs | --- |
| Phono Input | No |
| Optical Digital Inputs | 2 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 |
| USB Input | No |
| HDMI Inputs | --- |
| Stereo Preamp Outputs | --- |
| Subwoofer Outputs | 1 |
| Recording Output | No |
| HDMI Output | --- |
| Home Theater Bypass | No |
| Pre-out/Main-in Loop | No |
| Headphone Output | 1/4" |
| Removable Power Cord | --- |
Streaming Compatibility
| Apple AirPlay | No |
| Apple AirPlay 2 | No |
| DTS Play-Fi | No |
| Google Cast | No |
| Roon | No |
| HEOS | No |
| BluOS | No |
| Sonos | No |
Dimensions & Warranty
| Width (inches) | 8-7/16 |
| Height (inches) | 2-7/16 |
| Depth (inches) | 13-7/16 |
| Weight (pounds) | 5 |
| Parts Warranty | 3 Years |
| Labor Warranty | 3 Years |
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