Product Overview
The AMP-X500 stands out as a high-performance, compact, and energy-efficient professional-grade amplifier. It caters to both residential and commercial setups with its support for both Lo-Z and Hi-Z operation in a multichannel configuration.
Crestron AMP-X500 Features:
- ENERGY STAR® certified power amplifier
- Compact 1 RU form factor with cool-running operation
- Quiet, fanless convection-cooled design
- Up to 500 W of output power available across 2 output channels
- Configurable for either Lo-Z (4/8 Ω) or Hi-Z (70V or 100V) operation
- BUS line input and output for sending the same signal to multiple amps
- Low noise, low distortion, high headroom
- Comprehensive fault and speaker protection
- Captive speaker connectors for secure and robust connectivity
- Balanced and unbalanced inputs
- Standby feature instantly turns on amplifier when input sensing circuitry detects an audio signal
- Always On feature bypasses standby with minimal power consumption
- Internal universal 100-240V power supply
Crestron AMP-X500 Specifications:
- Audio:
- Input Signal Types: Balanced or unbalanced analog line-level
- Output Power Per Channel (RMS, continuous up to 10 seconds): 250 W (4 or 8 Ω), 500 W (8 Ω only), 500 W (70V/100V)
- NOTE: Total simultaneous output power across all channels will not exceed 500 W
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB at 1 W
- High-Pass Filter (70V and 100V operation only): -3 dB @ 80 Hz, -12 dB/octave
- THD+N:
- S/N Ratio: >103 dBA, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, balanced
- Crosstalk: -75 dB at 1 kHz
- Input Sensitivity: 1.23 Vrms, +4 dBu balanced; 0.316 Vrms, -10 dBV unbalanced
- Gain: 29 dB @ 8 Ohms
- Protection: Overcurrent, under voltage, over temperature, DC offset, extreme high frequency
- Go to Sleep Time: 25 minutes with no signal present (when set to POWER SAVER)
- Wake Time: 0.5 s typical
- Wake Threshold: 0.44 mV typical
- Connectors:
- CH1-CH2 (OUTPUT): (2) 2‑pin 5.08 mm pitch, 12A plug with screw locking retainers; Power amplifier output; Wire Size: Terminals accept up to 12 AWG (3.31 mm)
- NOTE: Output is direct‑coupled, not transformer isolated.
- AUDIO IN (UNBALANCED): (2) RCA connectors, female; Maximum Input Level: 2.24 Vrms, +7 dBV (+9.2 dBu)
- AUDIO IN (BALANCED): (2) 3-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block; Balanced line‑level audio inputs; Maximum Input Level: 7.75 Vrms, +20 dBu; Input Impedance: 20 kΩ
- BUS INPUT: (2) paired RCA connectors, female; Unbalanced line-level audio inputs
- BUS OUTPUT: (2) paired RCA connectors, female; Unbalanced line-level audio outputs, buffered
- REMOTE: (1) 2-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block; Connect to dry contact closure to place amplifier in standby mode
- Chassis Ground: (1) 6‑32 screw; Chassis ground lug
- 100‑240V~ 1.2-0.6A 50/60 Hz: (1) IEC 60320 C14 main power inlet; Mates with removable power cord, included
- Controls & Indicators:
- PWR: (1) White/Red LED; White indicates amplifier is on and ready for use; Red indicates amplifier is in standby
- HI-Z: (2) White LEDs (one per output); Indicates when Hi-Z mode is enabled (70V or 100V);
- SIGNAL: (2) White LEDs (one per output); Indicates when an audio signal is present
- FAULT: (2) Red LEDs (one per output); Indicates that the output channel is faulted or clipping
- GAIN 1-2: (2) Screwdriver‑adjustable rotary controls, one per output channel; Adjusts the attenuation level for the corresponding output channel
- INPUT SEL 1-2: (2) Rotary controls, one per output channel; Selects input source from RCA, Balanced, BUS left/right, or BUS mono.
- OUTPUT 1-2: (2) Rotary controls, one per output channel; Selects 4-8 Ω 250 W, 8 Ω 500W, 70V, or 100V operation.
- Power Mode: (1) Slide switch; Selects Power Saver or Always On operation
- Power:
- Main Power: 1.2-0.6A @ 100‑240VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 115 W, (2 channels driven at 1/8th output power, 4 Ω); 8.8 W, idle; 0.31 W, power saver (115VAC/60 Hz)
- Environmental:
- Temperature: 41 to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
- Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (non‑condensing)
- Heat Dissipation: 149 BTU/hr @ 4 Ω, all channels driven at 1/8th output power; 21 BTU/hr all channels idle; 1 BTU/hr in standby
- Construction:
- Chassis: Metal, convection cooled (fanless)
- Front Panel: Metal, black finish with polycarbonate label overlay
- Mounting: Freestanding or 1 RU 19 in. rack mountable; Stackable with other Crestron AMP series products (adhesive feet and rack mounting hardware all included)
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1.75 in (44 mm) without feet; 1.89 in (48 mm) with feet
- Width: 19.00 in (483 mm)
- Depth: 14.57 in (370 mm)
- Weight: 9.93 lb (4.5 kg)
- Compliance:
- ENERGY STAR, ErP (1275/2008/EC), UL® 62368, FCC Class B residential use
