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AudioControl Intros Compact Amplifier/DAC

audiocontrol-rialto-0113AudioControl announced today the launch of the the Rialto 400, a compact, high-powered amplifier with a built-in audiophile-grade DAC (digital to analog converter).

The Rialto 400’s amplifier delivers over 100 watts of power per channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts per channel into 4 ohm loads. Additionally, the Rialto 400 can be bridged to perform as a mono-block amplifier. It also features a built-in high-performance Wolfson DAC that AudioControl says drastically improves audio quality allowing digital and analog audio-systems to perform with better speakers across the home.

The Rialto 400 offers both digital and analog inputs, including PCM to connect with digital audio outputs from televisions and a 12V trigger for use with control and automation systems. Toslink, coaxial, line level RCA, 1/8″ audio and speaker level inputs for interfacing with source units without line level are included in the specification.

In order to keep these inputs systemized, the Rialto 400 utilizes AudioControl’s SMART Signal Sensing, which allows the user to prioritize which input to use based on personal preference. When the system is turned on, it is configured to automatically search for the preferred active signal and decipher the appropriate processor needed in communication with one of the system’s digital or analog inputs. For example, if a homeowner decides to switch from using a separate distributed audio system within the home to his or her integrated Sonos Connect set-up, the Rialto 400 will recognize the change and immediately switch to using the connected digital audio input used by the Sonos.

The Rialto 400 is compact in design, only 8.5″ wide, 2.9″ tall and 5.4″ deep. AudioControl says it will ship in February through authorized dealers. The suggested list price is $799. The Rialto 400 isn’t on AudioControl’s website yet, but when it is, it will be here: http://www.audiocontrol.com/

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