Monolith by Monoprice 3x200 Watts Per Channel Multi-Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs

USD 1599.99

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The Monolith by Monoprice 3x200 Watts Per Channel Multi‑Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs is a cutting‑edge, top‑of‑the‑line audio equipment that caters to the discerning needs of audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this amplifier boasts remarkable performance and audiophile‑grade quality.At its core, the Monolith 3X is a powerhouse, delivering a true 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and an impressive 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms. This exceptional power output ensures that even the most demanding home theater systems can be driven effortlessly, while also preserving the integrity and dynamics of the soundtracks. It guarantees an immersive and captivating audio experience, faithfully reproducing both the explosive action sequences and the delicate nuances of music.One standout feature of the Monolith 3X is its power rating. Unlike many amplifiers or receivers on the market, the 200 watts per channel rating of the Monolith is measured with all three channels driven simultaneously, covering the full power bandwidth of 20Hz to 20kHz into 8‑ohm loads. Furthermore, this amplifier does not employ current limiting or any protective circuitry in its circuit path, ensuring that the current is never limited, regardless of the impedance of the connected speakers. This robustness allows for sustained high‑quality audio performance, even under demanding conditions.With a signal‑to‑noise ratio exceeding 120dB, the Monolith 3X excels in delivering high‑resolution audio with exceptional clarity and precision. Whether it's the subtlest details in a musical composition or the most explosive sound effects in a movie, this amplifier accurately reproduces the full dynamic range, ensuring that every sonic element is faithfully represented.The Monolith 3X utilizes a Class AB design, which is renowned for its efficiency and audio fidelity. This design choice ensures that the amplifier operates with low distortion levels while maintaining excellent power efficiency. It strikes a balance between the efficiency of Class D amplifiers and the sonic performance of Class A amplifiers, resulting in clean and accurate audio reproduction.Another noteworthy aspect of the Monolith 3X is its origin. This amplifier is proudly designed, engineered, and assembled in the United States of America, a testament to its commitment to quality and craftsmanship.In conclusion, the Monolith by Monoprice 3x200 Watts Per Channel Multi‑Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs is a state‑of‑the‑art audio device that provides unmatched performance for home theater systems. With its exceptional power output, dynamic range, clarity, and efficient design, this amplifier is the perfect choice for audiophiles seeking to elevate their audio experience to new heights. PowerDynamicsClarityAssembled in the U.S.A.Power: A true 200‑watt experience. Unlike most amplifiers or receivers, the Monolith's 200 watts per channel rating is measured with all three channels driven across the full power bandwidth of 20Hz to 20kHz into 8‑ohm loads. Additionally, there is NO current limiting and there is no protection circuitry in the amplifier circuit path. Even if the speakers' impedance drops to a low level, the Monolith™ is robust enough that the current is never limited.Dynamics: High resolution audio delivers the best in music and movie soundtracks. You deserve an amplifier capable of delivering clear and clean audio across a wide dynamic range! With a more than 120dB signal to noise ratio, the Monolith 3X can clearly and accurately articulate the quietest portions, the loudest portions, and everything in between.Clarity: More efficient than Class A, many high end, audiophile grade amplifiers utilize a Class AB design.Assembled in the U.S.A.: The Monolith™ 3X is designed, engineered, and assembled in the United States of America.Toroidal TransformerNo, this isn't a new villain in the next giant robot movie, this is the source of an amplifier's power. Each amplifier channel gets its own set of transformer windings, and also its own storage capacitor. Essentially, each channel has its own power supply, which means that if one channel gets maxed out, the other channels are not affected.Spaghetti Free ZoneEver look behind a stereo rack and were aghast at the sight of the spaghetti entanglement of dozens of wires? Not here. Neat, clean wiring in tubing designed for the aerospace industry. Clean wiring. Clean layout. Better sound.Circuit BoardsDouble sided, glass epoxy boards. Metal film resistors built to 1% tolerances. Stringent quality to ensure each circuit board functions like the last and presents the maximum in sound fidelity.Protection CircuitsThese lightning fast, optically coupled circuits are designed to detect electrical shorts from either the speakers, speaker wire, or electrical outlet. If triggered, the circuit will disengage the output, protecting the amplifier. It will then sample the affected circuit every 10 seconds and will restore output when it is safe to do so. Unlike other designs where there is a fuse or relay in series with the output, which can raise the damping factor or modify the sound, our protection circuitry monitors the signal actively, but does so optically from outside the circuit path.Silent CoolingOversized heat sinks, instead of fans, are used to keep the amplifier as cool and as silent as possible. After all, you bought this bad boy to hear the soundtrack, right? No fans means less dust. Less dust means a longer operating life for your equipment.EnclosureA rugged chassis with a powder coated finish designed to resist scratches and prevent corrosion.Chassis Mounted XLR and RCA JacksChoose between unbalanced RCA or balanced XLR inputs. The gold plated RCA jacks on the Monolith™ are mounted directly on the chassis, not on a separate internal circuit board. This allows for a firmer connection that won't loosen over time, or worse, break. Thump Free StartHave you ever turned on your receiver or amplifier and heard a disturbing (and potentially damaging) "thump" come through your system? The Monolith is engineered with a soft start circuit that gradually powers up the unit, preventing the dreaded speaker thump, while also easing the load on household circuitry. Once fully powered, the circuit is removed from the signal chain to ensure maximum sonic clarity. .gte-ctr .row{margin:0;}5 Year Replacement WarrantyMonoprice™ not only stands behind this product with a 5 year replacement warranty, we offer a 45 day money back guarantee as well! If the product you purchase does not satisfy your needs, send it back for a full refund.45 Day Money Back GuaranteeMonoprice stands behind the Monolith line of products we sell with a 45 day money back guarantee! If the product you purchase does not satisfy your needs, send it back for a full refund.Quality at a Fair PriceMonoprice's rugged design and rigid quality control standards deliver high quality products at fair prices.Hassle Free PackagingMonoprice exists to bring simplicity, fairness, and confidence to technology choices. This product features recyclable packaging that is simple to open, cost effective, with minimal waste, and fully protective as it travels to you.Service and SupportYou're never on your own with Monoprice products! We have a full team of friendly and knowledgeable technicians available to answer your questions, both before and after the sale. Contact our technical support team for questions about our products, troubleshooting, or even suggestions for products to fit your particular needs. Not to be outdone, our friendly and helpful customer service team is here to make your ordering, delivery, and any possible returns a quick and painless operation, from start to finish! Support Files: User's Manual (Apr 19, 2018)Test Report (May 4, 2016)Monoprice™, Monolith™, the Monolith logo, and all Monoprice logos are trademarks of Monoprice Inc. Updated Jan 5, 2022 Warning: This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov