Linea Research Launches Installation-Focused C Series AmplifiersAmplifier and DSP specialist Linea Research announces the introduction of their installation-focused C Series range of networked DSP amplifiers. Linea Research M Series amplifiers are gaining acclaim for their pristine sound quality and robust power delivery. The new C Series takes this performance and delivers it in an installation targeted, contractor-friendly package. Comprising three four-channel and three eight-channel models C Series amplifiers all offer full featured DSP control and an optional Dante interface in a compact 2U chassis with a tamperproof front panel. The 44C variants comprise the high power 44C20 with four by 5,000W at 2ohms per channel, the 44C10 with four by 2,500W at 2ohms per channel and the 44C06 four by 1,500W at 2ohms. Eight-channel 88C versions range from the eight by 1,250W 88C10, to the eight by 750W 88C06, and the eight by 400W 88C03. All 88C amplifiers can deliver their full rated power into 2ohm, 4ohm, or 8ohm loads, or into 70/100V systems, selectable on a channel by channel basis. In common with M Series touring versions, C Series amplifiers can operate on any supply voltage from 100V to 240V, and the highly-efficient design ensures lower current draw and thermal dissipation than other amplifiers in their class. "This efficiency is one of the reason's we're able to deliver our power ratings with all channels driven, even with a sine-wave source" explains Ben Ver, Linea Research's engineering director, continuing "our truly unique power supply and amplifier design puts us ahead of the curve and allows us to provide impressive performance without having to resort to ambiguous specifications." Amplifier setup is achieved using Linea Research's powerful yet intuitive System Engineer software. Additional third-party control via the built-in contact closure, fault relay, RS232, RS485, and TCP/IP interfaces ensure the C Series can be seamlessly integrated into new or existing control architectures. "It may be a cliché" says Rik Kirby, vice president of Linea Research's US operation, "but hearing really is believing. While it may be difficult to choose between two competing amplifiers on paper, when we plug them in and listen the benefit is clearly audible and easily measurable. That's why we've been investing so heavily in getting evaluation product into our reps and customers hands, we are in the audio business after all so shouldn't we be listening with our ears as well as our eyes?" 
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