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Installation Manual
Model 2660
ARCHITECT
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Flowery Marketing Introduction
Features
When a whole-house audio system de-
mands high levels of audio performance,
but the physical installation space is
limited, the AudioControl Architect Model
2660 is an ideal solution. Requiring only
two rack spaces, this 16 channel power
amplifier produces at least 65 Watts per
channel into 8 Ohms, and 100 Watts per
channel into 4 Ohms, with all channels
driven. Extensive protection features pre-
vent damage to your loudspeakers.
Congratulations!
You are now installing a component which
will dramatically improve the performance
of any distributed audio system, especial-
ly those utilizing in-wall, in-ceiling, and
invisible speakers.
The Architect Model 2660 16 channel
power amplifier provides high levels of
power, pristine sound quality, flexible
input switching, plus a number of instal-
lation-friendly features that makes it the
perfect product for performance oriented
audio systems. The Architect Model 2660
is an American-designed and built, “set
Features
Here are some of the features that make
the Architect Model 2660 a very unique
product, unlike any other amplifier:
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Superior Sound Quality
Pristine sonics happens first in all
AudioControl designs and is not
compromised by any other feature.
(You often get the feeling that sound
quality is an afterthought with prod-
ucts from other companies.)
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High Power Levels
There are 16 channels of 65 Watts
each into 8 Ohms, or 100 Watts into 4
Ohms. Each channel pair can also be
run in bridged mono at 175 Watts into
8 Ohms. Each high-efficiency ampli
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fier is discretely made from discrete
components.
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Bussable Digital and Analog Inputs
Each zone can select either Bus A,
Bus B, or a local input. The Bus A S/
PDIF digital input uses a high resolu-
tion DAC that converts up to 192 kHz.
The digital source is available to play
in any zone. The Bus B analog input
uses a pair of RCA connectors. The
analog source is available to play in
any zone. A pair of RCA connectors
is also available as a loop output, for
example: to share the source with an-
other Architect Model 2660 amplifier.
Each zone has its own local pair of
analog input connectors.
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Unparalleled Energy Efficiency
Whether from the point of view of
saving electricity, or from the view-
point of less heat in the rack, the
Architect Model 2660 amplifier has
no equal. It is VERY energy efficient
during operation, and equally impres-
sive during standby.
Introduction
and forget” component which will provide
a lifetime of trouble-free service for your
multi-room audio system.
The Architect Model 2660 is designed and
manufactured by AudioControl, the only
electronics company in the world that
specializes in amplifiers, equalizers, signal
processors and audio analyzers. Our pas-
sion for high quality, meticulous attention
to detail, and pro sound heritage shows
itself in the dozens of awards we have won
for our designs, products, and service.
Now, as when we began, our greatest
satisfaction is our reputation for sonic
excellence and reliability among people
just like you throughout the world.
This manual is designed to help you get
the best out of this amplifier. So, even
though you’re dying to see it in action,
please take a few minutes to slog through
our not-so-weighty prose and learn how
to get the most from your Architect power
amplifier.
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LightDrive Anti-clipping
With durability in mind, AudioCon-
trol’s LightDrive anti-clipping protec-
tion defends the system against clip-
ping, distortion, damage, and even
teenage parties. The Architect Model
2660 features the latest evolution of
LightDrive which adds a power-sup-
ply-tracking instantaneous dynamic
control to the smooth sound of the
traditional AudioControl LightDrive.
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Self Resetting Protection Features
Protection features are extensive and
include thermal, short circuit, clip-
ping, ultrasonic and DC offset among
others. If the fault is removed, the
Architect Model 2660 resets.
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Pacific Northwest Heritage
Hard to believe, but we make this
product in the USA. We are very
proud of that fact. What is more im-
portant is the care we craft in at every
step, and the extensive knowledge
we have in all aspects of the product.
Plus, we back this up with a condi-
tional five year warranty.
