Avantone CLA-100
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Avantone
CLA-100
Product Info
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The CLA-100 is a reliable workhorse amp for smaller studios or satellite systems. It’s clean, gets the job done without fuss, and is a great value for musicians needing a dependable power source for passive speakers. Perfect for home recording setups or smaller live rigs where simplicity and power are key.
Product Description
- Avantone CLA-100
- Studio power amplifier
- Convection-cooled
- Class AB
- Power: 100 W RMS at 8 Ohm
- Bridged mono: 245 W at 8 Ohm
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 30 kHz (+/- 0.25 dB)
- THD: < 0.3%
- Inputs: 2x XLR female
- Outputs: 2x XLR male Link
- 2x screw terminals
- Design: 19" 1U
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 482.6 x 44.5 x 260.4 mm
- Weight: 6.7 kg
PROS
- • Solid Class AB design delivers clean, powerful amplification.
- • Convection cooling minimizes fan noise, crucial for studio environments.
- • Compact 1U rackmount saves valuable space in tight studios.
- • Versatile XLR and screw terminal connections offer broad compatibility.
CONS
- • Limited power compared to higher-end, multi-channel amplifiers.
- • The all-black aesthetic can feel a bit plain for some users.
- • Lacks advanced features like protection circuits found in pricier models.
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Key Features
Power (Watts)
100 RMS @ 8 Ohm, 245 Bridged Mono @ 8 Ohm
Channels
2
Class
AB
Impedance
8 Ohm
Cooling
Convection-cooled
Weight
6.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Class AB amps like the CLA-100 inherently generate more heat and can have a slightly higher noise floor than Class D, but Avantone’s convection cooling minimizes this.
While well-built, the CLA-100 is more geared towards studio use; the lack of robust protection circuitry means it’s best kept in a controlled environment.
While technically possible, the CLA-100 is designed for passive speakers; active speakers often have built-in amplifiers, rendering the external amp redundant and potentially causing issues.
