Avantone CLA-200

Name: CLA-200
Brand: Avantone
SKU: 407412
Price: 929.00 EUR
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ID : 407412

EAN : 0713541493476

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What you need to know

Comfortable Monitoring Power: up to 2x 200 W at 8 Ohms (and 2x 300 W at 4 Ohms) to drive medium to large-sized speakers with a true headroom margin.
Complete Silence in the Control Room: convection cooling, fanless, ideal for working in the same room as the monitors.
Classic Studio Architecture: Class AB amplification, linear power supply with toroidal transformer, and selected Japanese components.
Professional Ergonomics: large front-panel VU meters, 2U rack format, and connectors designed for clean studio integration.

CLA-200

929,00 €VAT incl.

3,10 € Ecotax included

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An Amplifier Designed in the Spirit of Traditional Control Rooms

The CLA-200 embraces an "old-school" approach where many modern setups favor ultra-compact solutions. Avantone Pro has focused here on a traditional studio design: generous VU meters for level visualization, robust 2U rack chassis, and above all a serious linear power supply based on a toroidal transformer. The result is a reference amplifier designed to remain stable, readable, and reliable daily at the heart of a critical listening system.

Who the CLA-200 Makes a Difference For and Its Use Cases

The Avantone Pro CLA-200 is aimed at demanding studios and home studios seeking dedicated amplification for passive monitoring. Its power reserve makes it particularly suitable for punchy nearfield listening, midfield configurations, or passive speakers that require current to maintain tight bass and clean high frequencies.

In recording, mixing, or mastering contexts, the absence of mechanical noise is an immediate advantage: rack-mounted in the control room, the CLA-200 remains discreet, avoiding pollution of the listening environment and facilitating long sessions. Additionally, the Bridge Mono mode allows configuration for specific needs (for example, a single passive speaker requiring more power).

Technical Specifications

Amplification

Audio Performance

Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
THD: < 0.1%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 94 dB

Connectivity

Inputs: 2x female XLR
Outputs: 2x male XLR Link
Speaker Outputs: 2x screw terminal connectors
Speaker Outputs: 2x Speaker Twist

Format and Dimensions

Format: 19-inch rack, 2U
Dimensions (W x D x H): 483 x 457 x 89 mm
Weight: 20 kg

Questions frequently asked

What power does the Avantone CLA-200 deliver for passive monitors?

The amplifier provides 2 x 200 W at 8 ohms and 2 x 300 W at 4 ohms. This reserve is suitable for powerful nearfield listening, midfield setups, and passive speakers requiring high current.

Is the studio amp quiet in a control room?

The convection cooling operates without a fan, eliminating mechanical noise related to ventilation. Installation in the same room as the monitors is therefore possible for low-level listening tasks.

Can the CLA-200 be used in mono bridge mode?

The Bridge Mono mode allows delivering 500 W at 8 ohms to a single passive speaker.

What connections are available on this amplifier?

Two female XLR inputs receive signals from an interface, console, or monitor controller. Two male XLR Link outputs allow daisy-chaining the signal. Speaker connections are made via two screw terminal outputs.