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Dual XIA2460 auto amplifier

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Dual XIA2460 auto amplifier

Date Published: 7/19/05

The Dual XIA2460 is a solid amplifier that has the power to bring out the best in an existing system. On the business side, this Class AB unit has a CEA-2006 compliance rating of 100 watts (average) into two channels, but it can also be bridged to provide 300 watts (460 watts peak) into one channel at 4 ohms. The XIA2460 also has a playful side, as it provides 12-volt power for Dual's illumiNITE speakers and subwoofers, which use LED to light up the speakers.

The XIA2460 has circuitry to protect against thermal overload, and it also has speaker short and reverse-polarity protection. The frequency response is listed as 20Hz to 20,000Hz, and there are speaker-level and line-level inputs. There is a selectable crossover for high-pass, low-pass, or full-range functions, and the crossover frequency is variable with a 12dB/octave slope. A two-colored LED indicates operating status. The XIA2460 is a strong performer, providing enough flexibility and power to satisfy first-time upgraders as well as experienced mobile audio enthusiasts.

The listed price is an approximate retail price, as MSRP data was unavailable.



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1 year



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