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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
 
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.
 
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.
 
When using the Connect app, you can:
Turn zones on and off.
Name zones for easy identification.
Select audio sources for individual zones.
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.
 
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.
 
Specifications
Electronic Specifications
Number of Channels
2
(for each of 6 independent zones)
Total Harmonic Distortion
High Level Inputs: 0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20kHz
Frequency Response
±0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced)
7V RMS Unbalanced (Balanced N/A)
Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)
High Level: 450mV Unbalanced (Balanced N/A)
Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)
N/A
Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)
N/A
Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)
High Level: 96dB
Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)
N/A
Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)
N/A
Voltage Gain (High Level)
4.5V Unbalanced
Voltage Gain (Moving Coil)
N/A
Voltage Gain (Moving Magnet)
N/A
Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)
50K ohms Unbalanced (Balanced N/A)
 
Connectivity
Balanced Input
0
Unbalanced Input
4
Phono Input Moving Coil
0
Phono Input Moving Magnet
0
Upgradeable Digital Audio Module
No
Digital Coaxial Input
2
Digital Optical Input
2
Digital MCT Input
0
Digital USB Input
0
HDMI (ARC) Input
0
Digital AES/EBU Input
0
Balanced Fixed Output
0
Balanced Variable Output
0
Unbalanced Fixed Output
0
Unbalanced Variable Output
6 Zones
(each zone has 2 sets of unbalanced outputs plus 2 dedicated subwoofer outputs)
Headphone Output
0
Input Level Match
No
Home Theater PassThru
No
Unbalanced Analog Connector Type
Standard
Service Port
1
Network Connection
2
 
Control
Tone Controls
Bass and Treble
Tone Bypass and Input Assign
N/A
RS232 Control Input
1
Power Control Output
6
Rear Panel Data Port
0
Rear Panel IR Sensor Input
0
 
General Specifications
Multi-Chassis or Single
Single
Output Meters
No
Vacuum Tube or Solid State
Solid State
Power Consumption (On)
45 watts
 
Weights & Dimensions
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
17-1/2” (44.5cm) (with mounting brackets 19” (48.3cm)) x 4-3/8” (11.1cm) x 18-5/32” (46.1cm)
Unit Weight
15 pounds (6.8 kg)
Shipping Weight
37.5 pounds (17 kg)