Product Overview
The 88C20-DANTE is a formidable 8-channel installation amplifier designed for uncompromising audio performance from Linea Research with 20,000W RMS. The 88C20-DANTE comes with Dante AES67 digital network audio.
Linea Research 88C20-DANTE Features:
- 8 channels of sonically pure Class D amplification
- Unique, precise, 96kHz digital signal processing
- Over‐designed switch mode power supply
- 85V to 240V Auto-sensing PSU
- 20,000 watts RMS total output
- Tamperproof front panel
- Ethernet network for system operation and monitoring
- Analogue, AES3 and Dante™ / AES67 digital network audio
- Powerful grouping & multi‐layer EQ
- Accepts 48kHz and 96kHz FIR files via System Engineer
- Fully designed and engineered in house by Linea Research
- Manufactured in the UK
Linea Research 88C20-DANTE Specifications:
- General Specifications:
- Number of Channels: 8
- Total Power Output: 20,000 Watts RMS
- Audio Inputs: 4x Analog, 2x AES3, 4x Dante™/AES67
- Digital Signal Processing: High-performance DSP processing on all inputs and outputs
- Control and Monitoring: Ethernet network, Volt-free relay, and contact closure port
- Power-Save Modes: Standby, Deep ECO sleep, System sleep, and wakeup options
- Power Output:
- RMS Output Power (per channel):
- Crest Factor of 4 (12dB), 2-Ohm nominal load: 1,500W
- Crest Factor of 2.8 (9dB), 4-Ohm nominal load: 2,500W
- Crest Factor of 2 (6dB), 8-Ohm nominal load: 1,500W
- Bridged, per channel pair, 4-Ohm nominal load: 3,000/5,000W
- 100V line (CV) operation, Crest Factor 4 (12dB): 2,500W
- 70V line operation, Crest Factor 4 (12dB): 1,937W
- 25V line operation, Crest Factor 4 (12dB): 625W
- Audio Performance:
- Amplifier Topology: Linea Research high-performance Class D
- Dynamic Range: Analog input (>113dBA typical), AES/Dante™ input (>114dBA typical)
- Gain: 32dB
- Frequency Response (4 Ohm load): 30kHz, -2.5dB points
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):
- Inter-Channel Crosstalk: Better than -85dBr at 1kHz and -75dBr at 10kHz
- Maximum Analog Input Level: +20dBu
- Digital Signal Processing:
- Resolution: 40 bit, Linea Research proprietary algorithms
- Sample Rate: 96kHz throughout
- Drive Module Input Processing: Input signal routing, delay, gain, HPF, phase, mute, EQ
- Drive Module Output Processing: Source, delay, gain, phase, mute, crossover filters, limiters, EQ
- Preset Management: 10 snapshots, 50 presets for loudspeaker settings
- Power Supply:
- Topology (Main Power Supply): Linea Research high-performance Series Resonant
- Topology (Auxiliary and Standby Supplies): Low quiescent Eco-Flyback
- Internally Stored Energy: >600 Joules
- Nominal Mains Input Voltage Range: 85V to 240V
- Mains Input Frequency Range: 47Hz to 63Hz
- Protection Systems:
- System Protection: Speaker protection, clipping prevention, temperature protection, DC offset protection, excessive HF energy limiter, VX audio output limiters
- Power Distribution Protection: Vx Limit (Multi-band peak limiter), Vx Max (Multi-band overshoot limiter), X-Max (Driver excursion limiter), T-Max (Driver thermal limiter)
- Monitoring and Measurement:
- Monitoring: Device statistics, counters, supply current, supply voltage, thermal capacity, driver current, driver impedance, protection limiting for each output
- Notifications: Provided through network or Volt-free changeover relay contacts on the rear panel
- Physical Specifications:
- Cooling: Dual vari-speed fans, front to back airflow, washable, toolless change filter mediaInputs and Outputs: Neutrik™ XLR, Speakon™ NL4 connectors, Powercon™, Shielded RJ45, Phoenix™ pluggable terminal block
- Front Panel: Graphical, high-contrast, daylight visible display with encoders and push buttons
- Enclosure: Standard 19” 2U (88mm), 14" (357mm) deep with handles and optional rear support
- Net Weight: 27.5 lbs. (12.5kg)
