Audioengine N22 Desktop Amplifier

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"Taut Bass and Sweet Vocals"

Audioengine's 22-watt N22 is a compact integrated stereo power amplifier for desktop audio or rear speakers. It incorporates a high-quality headphone amp.

"The sound was marked by taut bass and sweet, present vocals," notes Stephen Mejias in the Stereophile Blog for October 19, 2010. "I expect great sound from Audioengine. The company simply continues to surpass my expectations."

Perfectly suited for your desktop or a smaller space in your home or office, N22 is easy to connect to your Mac or PC with no software to install or settings to change. For no-hassle operation, the N22 has one simple volume control with an integrated on/off switch. That's it!

Audioengine is famous for its extremely high-quality desktop audio systems, and the N22 continues in that vein. It sets a new level of audio and aesthetic quality and even further closes the gap between computer and home audio. Even if you're not an audio enthusiast, we guarantee you will still hear a difference between the N22 and lesser desktop systems.

The cool-running 22-watt amplification stage pumps out 40 watts of peak power per channel for a huge amount of sound. Protection circuitry includes output current limiting, thermal over-temperature, and power on/off transient protection for smooth and reliable operation. The quality headphone amplifier is based around a Burr-Brown/TI OPA2134 chipset.

Wireless Ready

Got WiFi in your home, office, or apartment? The N22 is wireless-ready! The USB power port is perfect for powering Audioengine wireless adapters to stream your music wirelessly from your computer or iPod.

It's Versatile, Too

The N22 isn't just great sounding, but it's also versatile. Pair the N22 amp with any non-powered speakers for a high-end mini desktop hi-fi music system. Connect your iPod, computer, and speakers or headphones for a compact and great-sounding personal stereo system. You can even connect a subwoofer and charge your iPod through the USB power port.

Two audio inputs are standard - RCA and mini-jack connectors - so you can plug in your computer, iPod, or stereo directly.

• Powerful but compact stereo audio amplifier
• Class A/B amplification stage
• Power Output: 80W peak total (22W RMS/40W peak per channel), AES
• Two inputs for iPod, iPhone, computer, TV, etc.
• High-performance headphone output
• Variable preamp output
• USB charge/power port
• Gold-plated speaker connectors
• High-quality analog volume control
• Detachable power cord
• Power-saving idle mode
• Hand-finished MDF wood cabinet
• Integrated vertical stand
• Inputs: RCA and 1/8" (3.5mm) mini-jack
• Outputs: RCA variable preamp
• Speaker outputs: 5-way binding posts
• All cables included!
• Finish options: Satin Black

• Power Output: 80W peak total (22W RMS/40W peak per channel), AES
• Amplifier type: Dual Class A/B
• Voltages: 110-240V, 50/60Hz auto-switching for worldwide voltages
• SNR: >95dB A-weighted
• THD+N: <0.02% at all power settings
• Crosstalk: <50db
• Frequency response: 20Hz-22kHz +/-1dB
• Input impedance: 10K ohms unbalanced
• Input sensitivity: 410mV (max volume)
• Protection: Output current limiting, thermal over-temperature, power on/off transient protection
• Headphone Amplifier: Burr-Brown/TI OPA2134
• Dimensions: 7"(H) x 2.75"(W) x 5.5"(D)
• Weight: 3.55 lbs
• Shipping weight: 5.0 lbs

"The sound was marked by taut bass and sweet, present vocals... I expect great sound from Audioengine. The company simply continues to surpass my expectations."

- Stephen Mejias, Stereophile Blog, October 19, 2010

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