Unmatched Multi-Room Audio Control
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 specifically 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.
Features
- Combines A Preamplifier and an Audio Matrix into One Unit
- Connect Up To 5 Units Via Dante® Network Interface to Create 30 Zones
- Each Zone Has 2 Sets of Stereo Outputs Plus Subwoofer Outputs
- 4 Analog And 4 Digital Inputs
- Bluetooth Compatible
- Control Options: Connect App, Web Interface, Front Panel
- No Complicated Programming Required
- 2U Rack Mountable
Easy Control At Your Fingertips
The CR106 is controlled by our free Connect app that is available for both Apple and Android devices, 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, so your system can be up and running quickly. You can also create and customize experiences using the Connect app or web interface. When you set up an Experience, the current input selection and volume levels for each zone are captured and saved. These saved Experiences can be easily reapplied or activated anytime, offering quick and seamless audio control.
Flexible Connectivity Options
Source components, such as CD players, music streamers, and tuners, 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.
You can also stream directly to the CR106 via Bluetooth, effectively turning your phone or tablet into a music source. 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.
Streamlined Integration into a Distributed Home Audio System
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). Using unbalanced audio cables, its outputs can be connected to a custom install home audio amplifier, such as:
- MI502 2-Channel Amplifier (500 watts per channel)
- MI254 4-Channel Amplifier (250 watts per channel)
- MI128 8-Channel Amplifier (120 watts per channel)
- MI1250 12-Channel Amplifier (50 watts per channel)
Pair these with in-wall and in-ceiling speakers – like the WS500 In-Wall Speaker, WS300 In-Wall Speaker, or CS200 In-Ceiling Speaker – for a fully customized listening experience in every zone. Add the rack-mountable MIP200 Power Controller to protect your audio investment from unexpected electrical issues.
