Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Sound Acoustics SA-44 8 channel controller amplifier and
congratulations on your choice. The SA-44 features four deluxe digital volume controlled stereo
amplifiers with individual four source selection. The SA-44 is designed to meet the amplifier needs
of custom installed multi-zone systems where high quality sound is a specific requirement.
Each of the four zones or rooms can select any of the four inputs, with individual volume control,
bass and treble. Extras such as an external voltage trigger that can turn source equipment on and
off, individual zone infrared outputs and many more features give the SA-44 exceptional value
when installed in homes and large complex systems. Except for the power button all controls are
rear mounted. A data port is provided for ganging multiple SA-44's. Infrared signals can be
relayed from the keypads to the source equipment.
The SA-44 is controlled by SA-40 keypads.
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Four input source selection. Each of the four stereo amplifiers is provided with four input
source selection. Selection, volume level, bass and treble is made on SA-40 keypads or a
Sound Acoustics remote control (or a programmed remote control). Rooms can have
different source selections, volumes, etc.
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Four internal 80 position stereo volume controls. The four zones each require a SA-40
keypad. The Sound Acoustics SA-40R remote control (or a programmed remote control) in
conjunction with the SA-40 keypad can control each zone. The keypads are typically
mounted in the room with the speakers and they control amplifier power on/off, volume
up/down and mute as well as source selection.
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Cost and size efficiency. The SA-44 consists of a total of 8 power amplifiers in one 3-1/2"
high enclosure (two rack spaces). Each power amplifier channel can deliver 30 watts RMS
with peaks of 60 watts. Because of its unique design the SA-44 delivers exceptional value.
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Automatic protection circuitry. Each SA-44 amplifier channel is individually and fully
protected against low impedance, overheating, overloading, over voltage and under
voltage. The protection circuitry automatically restores the amplifier channel as soon as its
parameter returns to the safe operating area.
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Individual bass and treble adjustment. Each channel features adjustments so installers can
preset the room for speaker differences and listener preferences.
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External trigger. The SA-44 can turn on and off source components with its 12vdc trigger
output.
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Infrared controller ports. Each zone or room has its own infrared output jack. An all zone
jack is also provided.
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Zone 1 has line level outputs so more powerful power amplifiers can be connected to this
output. The line level output is controlled as to volume, bass, treble and source selection.
Unpacking
The carton and packing materials used in shipping your new amplifier were specially designed to
protect it from the shock and vibration of shipping. We suggest that you save the carton and
packing materials to use if you move, or if the unit ever needs to be shipped back to us for any
reason. Should you discover that your amplifier has been damaged during shipping, please
contact your dealer or Sound Acoustics immediately and request the name of the carrier so a
written claim can be made.
The right to a claim against a public carrier can be forfeited if the carrier is not notified
immediately in writing and if the shipping carton and packing materials are not available for
inspection by the carrier. Save all packing materials until the claim is settled.
