Installation manual

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A2 INSTALLATION MANUAL
4 Ohm Speakers w/ Volume Controls
Since the A2 Power Amplifier is stable down to a 2 ohm load, it can handle multiple speaker pairs wired in
parallel. The following diagrams show the maximum number of speaker pairs that can be connected to the A2.
• Audio Output to Line Inputs 1 & 2
• Volume Controls on Each Speaker Output
Each Zone’s Speakers Volume Ramps Up & Down Independently
A2
RL
Line Level
Analog Audio
Output
4 OHM
Speakers
4 OHM
Speakers
Maximum # of 4 Ohm
speaker pairs without
Volume Controls
2
Impedance
Match
Set to 1X
Impedance
Match
Set to 1X
Figure 2-3: 4 Ohm Speakers w/ Volume Controls
Maximum # of 4 Ohm speaker using Impedance Match Volume Controls
Impedance Match 4 Ohm Speaker Pairs
1X 2
2X 3
4X 4
8X 8