The Savant Multi-Room AMP (AMP-8125) Quick Reference Guide provides all the steps
necessary to set up the AMP-8125.
Box Contents
(1) AMP-8125
(1) Installation Kit (075-0142-xx)
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(2) 1U Rack Mounting Brackets (071-0715-xx)
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(4) Screws for Rack Mounts (039-0236-xx)
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(6) Torx Screws for Brackets (039-0237-xx)
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(1) Torx Wrench (071-0755-xx)
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(4) Plastic Feet (074-0445-xx)
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(4) Phillips Screws for Plastic Feet (039-0238-xx)
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(4) 4-position Phoenix-style Connectors for audio output (028-0454-xx)
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(1) 3-position Phoenix-style Connector for Trigger I/O (028-0455-xx)
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(1) Power cord (3 feet) (N. America) (064-0333-xx) or appropriate international power cord
(1) Quick Reference Guide (this document)
Required System Component
(1) Any Savant Controller with RCA Audio Output connectors
Specifications
Environmental
Environmental
Temperature
32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Humidity
10% to 80% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
Cooling
34 cubic feet per minute (CFM) recommended.
BTUs
650 BTUs per hour
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions and Weight
Height
1.70 in/4.50 cm
Width
17.30 in/43.94 cm
Depth
14.9 in/37.88 cm
Weight
9.2 lb/4.2 kg
Rack Space
1U
Power
Power
Input Power
100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Nominal Power
190 watts
Operating Parameters
Operating Parameters
Output Power
125W RMS/channel@8 ohms from 20Hz - 20kHz (all
channels driven)
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz +0dB/-1.5dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.05% - 20Hz - 20KHz (At Full Rated Power)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
>105dB ref: full power (a-weighted)
Crosstalk
< -70dB @ 1kHz
Input Sensitivity
1.12 volts for 125 watts out in 8 ohms
Gain
29dB
Input Impedance
100K ohms (typical)
Compliance
Compliance
Safety and Emissions
FCC Part 15 | CE | CAN/CSA | C-Tick
RoHS
Compliant
1
2
1
Standby Button
Red
indicates that the unit is in standby mode.
Blue
indicates that the system is powered on.
2
Channel Status LEDs
(1-8)
Blue
indicates the channel has adequate power and is
operating normally.
Blue flashing
indicates the channel has a fault such as a short
or some other problem.
Off
indicates that the system is in standby mode.
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3
4
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8 9
10 11
12
1
Bus Output
Provides RCA connector loop/pass-thru output for connecting
multiple AMP-8125s in a system utilizing a single bus input
signal.
2
Bus Input
Provides RCA connectors input to simultaneously feed all
speaker output channels utilizing a single bus input signal.
3
Local Inputs
Provides eight RCA input connectors input to feed a
corresponding speaker-level output channels labeled in pairs
A, B, C and D. .
4
Output Level Controls
Provides eight Stereo line-level audio outputs labeled in pairs
A, B, C and D.
5
Stereo Mono
Selection
Selects between stereo and mono output configuration for
each group of speaker output pairs.
6
Local/Bus Selection
Selects between local and bus inputs for each group of
speaker output pairs.
7
Speaker Outputs
Provides connection for up to four pair of stereo speakers.
8
Signal Sense On/Off
Enables the audio Signal Sense circuitry for the bus and local
inputs.
9
Power Save On/Off
Enables the extreme low-power automatic standby mode.
10
Trigger In/Out
connector
(Phoenix-style)
Provides connectivity for remote 5-15V DC trigger signals
used to activate and deactivate the standby mode from
devices.
11
Trigger In/Out
connector
(Mono mini- plug)
Provides connectivity for remote 5-15V DC trigger signals
used to activate and deactivate the standby mode from
devices.
12
Input Power
100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Note:
The Power Save function can only be used when operating the AMP-8125 from the front
panel standby button. If a trigger input is being used, it will override the Power Save function.
Installation Considerations
The AMP-8125 should be installed on a solid, flat, level surface such as a table or shelf using the
four plastic feet that are shipped with the product.The AMP-8125 can also be installed in a
standard 19-inch equipment rack using the rack-mount brackets included with the product.
Select a dry, well ventilated location out of direct sunlight.
If multiple AMP-8125s are rack mounted together, it is acceptable to “flat stack” them one atop
the other in adjacent rack spaces without additional ventilation spaces left in between them.
However, in some installations or in heavy usage scenarios where multiple channels are
consistently driven at high outputs for long periods of time, it might be necessary to leave one
empty rack between the amplifiers in order to assist with heat dissipation and prevent thermal
protection due to overheating.
Cable and Wire
The AMP-8125 has multiple connections on the back panel. Savant recommends that the input
cables and the speaker wires are clearly labeled. Label the cables and the wires with their
destination or source, not the AMP-8125 terminal. Modifications will be easier in the future.
The AMP-8125 connects to your Savant multi-room audio solution via shielded line level audio
cables with RCA Audio Output connectors. Use high quality RCA cables to connect the multi-
room audio to the amplifier inputs.
The AMP-8125 connects to your speakers using 2-conductor speaker wire. For most
applications, Savant recommends using 16 or 18 gauge wire. For wiring runs longer than 80 feet
Savant recommends using 14-gauge wire. Each channel features a removable screw terminal
speaker connection for easy installation in tight spaces. The terminal connector can
accommodate up to 14-gauge stranded speaker wire.
Savant Multi-Room AMP
(AMP-8125)
Quick Reference Guide
009-0631-02
AMP-8125-00
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