CR106

6-Zone Digital Preamplifier

The CR106 6-Zone Preamplifier delivers effortless control and unmatched flexibility, enabling you to simultaneously enjoy different music in different rooms of your home.

Combining the features of a preamplifier and an audio matrix into one unit, it can be paired with our amplifiers and speakers designed for custom installations to create a multi-room, high-performance distributed audio system with exceptional sound quality that enhances every corner of your home.

The CR106 is controlled by our Connect app, through a web interface, or by the intuitive front-panel knobs and buttons. Regardless of how you control the CR106, no complicated programming is required.

Create and customize Experiences using the Connect app or web interface. An Experience captures and saves the current input selection and volume levels for each zone. These saved Experiences can be easily reapplied or activated anytime.

Source components can be connected via the 4 unbalanced analog inputs or the 4 digital inputs. For larger systems, up to five CR106 units can be linked together via Dante® network interface, creating up to 30 distinct two-channel audio zones. Adopted by hundreds of manufacturers in thousands of products, Dante replaces audio connections in larger multi-room systems with a computer network, effortlessly sending audio over your network to multiple locations.

Stream directly to the CR106 via Bluetooth. The CR106 utilizes the high bitrate Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) standard; Qualcomm® aptX™ HD for hi res audio playback; and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, a robust solution that delivers high resolution, uninterrupted audio over Bluetooth.

Each zone has 2 sets of unbalanced outputs plus dedicated subwoofer outputs.

The compact CR106 can easily be installed into a standard A/V equipment rack and requires just 2U of rack space (rack mounting brackets are included).

• Ideal for Distributed Audio Systems
• Type: Digital
• 8 analog and digital inputs plus Bluetooth
• Combination preamplifier and an audio matrix
• Connect up to 5 units via Dante® to create 30 zones
• Each zone has 2 sets of stereo outputs and subwoofer outputs
• 2U rack mountable
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 483 x 111 x 461 mm (with mounting brackets)

Audio Specifications:

• Frequency Response (±0.5 dB): 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Total Harmonic Distortion: High Level Inputs: 0.005% maximum from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Signal To Noise Ratio - A Weighted High Level: 96 dB below rated Output
• Rated Output Voltage: 2.5 V Unbalanced Outputs
• Maximum Voltage Output: 7 V Unbalanced
• Output Impedance: 330 Ω
• Input Impedance: High Level: 50 kΩ Unbalanced
• Sensitivity for Rated Output High Level: 450 mV Unbalanced
• Maximum Input Signal: High Level: 4.5 V Unbalanced

Connectivity:

• Unbalanced Input: 4
• Unbalanced Output: 6 Zones (each zone has 2 sets of unbalanced outputs plus 2 dedicated subwoofer outputs)
• Coaxial Input: 2
• Optical Input: 2
• USB Input: 1 (for service only)
• Network LAN Connections: 2

Controls:

• Power Control Output: 6
• RS232 Control Input: 1
• Tone Controls: Bass and Treble

With the Connect app, you can:

• Turn zones on and off
• Name zones for easy identification
• Select audio sources for each zone
• Adjust volume, bass, and treble for each zone
• Configure subwoofer settings for zones with connected subwoofers
• Group zones together
• Select 1 of 6 optional EQ Voicings for each zone