Bijou 2100

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Bijou Series Stereo Integrated Amplifier with Line-level Subwoofer Output

Pre-Orders Available now!

AudioControl’s Bijou 2100 stereo integrated amplifier presents new approaches to localized A/V scenarios. Incorporating advantages gained by using energy-efficient GaN semiconductor technology, clever internal parts layout that facilitates cool-running thermal convection, an RCA single-ended subwoofer output, plus video interface features including an HDMI eARC input for  
immersive codec audio playback of video content, the Bijou 2100 offers endless application opportunities. A signal-sensing TOSLINK/Coaxial digital input is complemented by an analog stereo RCA single-ended input and corresponding Preamp analog output. A 4-pin Euroblock connector provides loudspeaker connectivity. 

The GaN semiconductor output stage generates a minimum of 100 watts into 8 ohms, doubling output to 200 watts into 4 ohms, both channels driven. With inherently faster switching speeds, GaN devices maintain linearity, accurately tracking the input audio waveform and regulating output voltage with a level of precision that is simply impossible by traditional Class-D silicon MOSFET designs, ensuring unparalleled fidelity to the source. The Bijou 2100 is compatible with any loudspeaker system matching its power/impedance ratings.      


The Bijou 2100 is comfortable as the centerpiece in a local, stand-alone three-source system comprising, for example, an eARC-capable video display, an analog onboard phono preamp-equipped turntable, and a digital source such as a streaming music player. Digital conversion is accomplished by a high-quality internal 384 kHz/ 32-bit DAC with a 106 dB signal-to-noise ratio and a remarkable Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) rating of 0.0025%. 
A pair of loudspeakers and a powered subwoofer round out an easy-to-operate, ultra-dynamic music or video audio playback system. 

The Bijou 2100 may feel most at home conveniently mounted unseen behind flat panel TVs, now stretching to a massive 115 inches, or micro-LED walls, which are gaining popularity in select luxe residences. Behemoth TVs beckon the senses by their sheer daunting size, only to underwhelm with lackluster audio. Augment a big image with a bigger sound, courtesy of the high-performance Bijou 2100. Out-of-sight does not mean out-of-control. An intuitive, programmer-friendly Web-based GUI enables fast and easy customization to interface the Bijou 2100 with all popular third-party over-control systems.

The compact, fit-almost-anywhere Bijou Series from AudioControl finally provides integrators with a sacrifice-free solution that unites best-in-class audio fidelity, the convenience of managing immersive video soundtracks, and the configurable flexibility of supplemental analog and digital inputs, effortlessly IP or IR-controlled
through an intuitive API compatible with all popular automation ecosystems.

Bijou 2100

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Bijou Series Stereo Integrated Amplifier with Line-level Subwoofer Output

  • Pre-Orders Available now!
  • HDMI eARC input transfers uncompressed high-bandwidth source audio, including Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, and DTS-HD Master Audio.
  • GaN-based high-power, hyper-performance, Class-D amplifier design
  • 100 watts RMS into 8 ohms, 200 watts into 4 ohms, both channels driven
  • Analog and Digital Inputs; Analog Stereo Preamp and Subwoofer outputs
  • IP and IR-Controllable for seamless third-party automation compatibility

SKU: ACP-BIJOU-2100

Description

Bijou Series Stereo Integrated Amplifier with Line-level Subwoofer Output

Pre-Orders Available now!

AudioControl’s Bijou 2100 stereo integrated amplifier presents new approaches to localized A/V scenarios. Incorporating advantages gained by using energy-efficient GaN semiconductor technology, clever internal parts layout that facilitates cool-running thermal convection, an RCA single-ended subwoofer output, plus video interface features including an HDMI eARC input for  
immersive codec audio playback of video content, the Bijou 2100 offers endless application opportunities. A signal-sensing TOSLINK/Coaxial digital input is complemented by an analog stereo RCA single-ended input and corresponding Preamp analog output. A 4-pin Euroblock connector provides loudspeaker connectivity. 

The GaN semiconductor output stage generates a minimum of 100 watts into 8 ohms, doubling output to 200 watts into 4 ohms, both channels driven. With inherently faster switching speeds, GaN devices maintain linearity, accurately tracking the input audio waveform and regulating output voltage with a level of precision that is simply impossible by traditional Class-D silicon MOSFET designs, ensuring unparalleled fidelity to the source. The Bijou 2100 is compatible with any loudspeaker system matching its power/impedance ratings.      


The Bijou 2100 is comfortable as the centerpiece in a local, stand-alone three-source system comprising, for example, an eARC-capable video display, an analog onboard phono preamp-equipped turntable, and a digital source such as a streaming music player. Digital conversion is accomplished by a high-quality internal 384 kHz/ 32-bit DAC with a 106 dB signal-to-noise ratio and a remarkable Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) rating of 0.0025%. 
A pair of loudspeakers and a powered subwoofer round out an easy-to-operate, ultra-dynamic music or video audio playback system. 

The Bijou 2100 may feel most at home conveniently mounted unseen behind flat panel TVs, now stretching to a massive 115 inches, or micro-LED walls, which are gaining popularity in select luxe residences. Behemoth TVs beckon the senses by their sheer daunting size, only to underwhelm with lackluster audio. Augment a big image with a bigger sound, courtesy of the high-performance Bijou 2100. Out-of-sight does not mean out-of-control. An intuitive, programmer-friendly Web-based GUI enables fast and easy customization to interface the Bijou 2100 with all popular third-party over-control systems.

The compact, fit-almost-anywhere Bijou Series from AudioControl finally provides integrators with a sacrifice-free solution that unites best-in-class audio fidelity, the convenience of managing immersive video soundtracks, and the configurable flexibility of supplemental analog and digital inputs, effortlessly IP or IR-controlled
through an intuitive API compatible with all popular automation ecosystems.

  • FEATURES
  • SPECIFICATIONS
  • GaN AMPLIFICATION
  • RESOURCES

Next-generation GaN Semiconductor Amplification Technology

The Bijou 2100 Class-D GaN amplification runs cool to the touch, enabling installation options that otherwise limit traditional amplifier designs. GaN-based amplifier topologies achieve power conversion efficiencies in the 95%-99% range through higher frequency fast switching speeds and lower on-resistance, which reduces conduction loss and lowers thermal temperatures, allowing for higher output power.

 

Compact Size

GaN implementation requires less circuit board real estate and no ancillary device components to govern thermal convection, resulting in cool-running smaller chassis dimensions with more placement options.   

 

HDMI eARC Input

Video soundtracks from connected devices or internal streaming services feature immersive audio codecs like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. Before HDMI 2.1b, playback of these dynamic audio formats was often riddled with discerning lip sync issues as the display was last to receive the signal. eARC simplifies this process with a single HDMI cable. Automatic lip sync is mandatory for all eARC-equipped devices. It uses a dedicated audio channel via the HDMI cable for discovery, control functions, and precise audio and video alignment. 

 

Web Configurable and IP-, IR-Controllable

AudioControl provides a programmer-friendly API to integrate the Bijou 2100 into any popular automation ecosystem easily. Setup configuration is intuitive and fast via the web interface. An included remote enables stand-alone IR control.     

Inputs
eArc Inputs1 HDMI Audio-Only Input
Digital Inputs1 Optical TOSLINK and 1 Coax S/PDIF
Analog InputsStereo L/R RCA single-ended
Analog Input Impedance47 k Ω
Analog Input Sensitivity2 Vrms
Outputs
Preamp OutputsStereo L/R RCA single-ended
Subwoofer Output1 RCA single-ended
Loudspeaker Level Outputs2 via Euroblock connector
Power Output100 W into 8 Ω, 200 W into 4Ω 
Audio
Minimum Speaker Load4 Ω
Frequency Range20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion0.15%
DACCapable of handling sampling rates up to 384 kHz and bit depths up to 32-bit
Power
Input Voltage110 VAC to 240 VAC
Power Consumption 
Standby3 W
Typical loud listening (1/8th power)125 W
Maximum700 W
BTU/hr 
Standby10 BTU/hr
Typical loud listening (1/8th power)340 BTU/hr
Maximum2046 BTU/hr
Dimensions
Height1.7 in (43.9 mm)
Width8.3 in (211.3 mm)
Depth11.9 in (302.2 mm)
Weight6 lbs. (2.7 kg)
Rack Space1 RU High, half-rack width
Coffee of the DayMocha, with a hint of Rose

GaN amplification: The future of high-performance audio

 

GaN (Gallium Nitride) amplification uses a cutting-edge semiconductor material known for its high efficiency and superior performance. Originally developed for demanding applications like aerospace and telecommunications, GaN technology allows amplifiers to deliver potent power in a compact, thermally stable design, ensuring exceptional audio performance and reliability. 

In the 1990s, GaN played a crucial role in making Blu-ray technology possible by enabling the development of blue laser diodes that produced 405 nm light directly without the aid of other optical mechanisms, a significant technological achievement. 

 

Experience unmatched audio performance with GaN technology:

  • High efficiency: GaN-based amplifiers offer greater power conversion efficiency than silicon MOSFET designs with no thermal drawbacks. Four times faster turn-on switching speeds and twice as fast turn-off results in reduced switching losses that produce heat as a byproduct.    

 

  • Compact power: GaN’s higher switching frequency and low thermal discharge allow for designs with fewer associated components. This results in less space required for the semiconductors and the elimination of thermal reduction supplements to reduce amplifier chassis sizes.
  • Improved thermal performance: GaN amps inherently run cooler than MOSFET-based Class-D amplifier designs, providing higher reliability for amplifier longevity and installation flexibility. 

 

 

  • Superior audio quality: The incredible transient response of GaN semiconductors enables nearly perfect reproduction of the incoming audio waveform. Accurate tracking results in less ringing distortion that requires negative feedback to eliminate from audibility, which has always been the nemesis for audio fidelity in Class-D amplifier designs.  

    In GaN designs, there is virtually no turn-off overshoot of the waveform, which also masks details in the audio signal.  

    Higher operational switching frequencies, 800 kHz compared to 400 kHz for traditional Class-D MOSFET amplifiers, inherently reduce distortion to improve audio quality.   

 

  • High-End Audio without the High-End Price: GaN semiconductors are now found in some of audio’s cost-no-object high-end amplifiers, and it is little known how difficult it is to implement GaN devices correctly into an audio architecture. AudioControl engineers have overcome tremendous obstacles to incorporate GaN into the new Bijou series, and the results are clearly audible.  

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. ​For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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