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US Acoustics Analog 2-Channel Series
Old school Full Complementary Class AB power with modern flexibility. Stereo for a serious front stage, or bridged mono for a single subwoofer.
The US Acoustics Andrea is a Full Complementary Class AB 2-channel amplifier rated at 150 watts RMS per channel into 4 ohms and 250 watts RMS per channel into 2 ohms, with 500 watts RMS available bridged into a 4-ohm mono load. US Acoustics has built amplifiers around this design philosophy for over 25 years: low distortion analog output stages tuned for sound quality first.
The numbers back up the approach. Total harmonic distortion measures less than 0.01 percent, signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 103 dB, and channel separation exceeds 91 dB. Frequency response runs 10 Hz to 30 kHz within half a decibel. A damping factor greater than 200 at 100 Hz into 4 ohms keeps woofer cones under control, which you hear as tighter, more articulate bass instead of loose overhang.
The Andrea includes a variable bass boost adjustable from 0 to +12 dB centered at 45 Hz, controlled by an included wired remote. Bridged on a subwoofer, that puts output level at your fingertips from the front seat. Running stereo on midbass drivers, a few dB of boost can restore low-end weight that door mounting locations tend to give away.
Onboard Butterworth filters handle crossover duty without external processing. The high-pass sweeps from 80 Hz to 1.2 kHz at 12 dB per octave, covering everything from midbass protection to midrange duty in an active setup. The low-pass sweeps from 10 Hz to 250 Hz at 24 dB per octave, steep enough to keep midrange content out of a subwoofer. Running a DSP instead? Set the filters wide open and let the processor do the work.
150 watts per channel into 4 ohms is serious power for a quality component set. The Class AB output stage keeps vocals and acoustic instruments natural at volume.
With a high damping factor and clean power into 2 or 4 ohms, the Andrea excels driving a pair of midbass woofers in a DSP-controlled active front stage. This is exactly where we pair it with a Goldhorn DSP for crossover, time alignment, and EQ.
Bridged into 4 ohms, the Andrea delivers 500 watts RMS with the bass boost remote within reach. A strong match for a single sealed 10 or 12 inch subwoofer build.
Sizing note: the Andrea measures 16.4 x 8.9 x 2.2 inches. It is a full-size analog chassis, so plan your amp rack or mounting board accordingly. Internal fusing is 2 x 35A.
Angled terminals make for clean, show-quality wiring. Docking Pads reduce vibration transfer to extend amplifier life. Protection circuitry covers DC, short circuit, thermal, and overload conditions, with diagnostic LEDs that tell you what is happening at a glance. Every Andrea sold by Audio Intensity is brand new from US Acoustics with a 2-year warranty through authorized dealers.
Audio Intensity ships the US Acoustics Andrea fast from Tullahoma, Tennessee, with real installer support before and after the sale. Questions about pairing it with your speakers, subwoofer, or DSP? Reach out. We tune systems with these amplifiers, we do not just box them up.
| US Acoustics Andrea Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Output Power @ 14.4V | |
| RMS per Channel @ 4 Ohms | 150W x 2 |
| RMS per Channel @ 2 Ohms | 250W x 2 |
| RMS Bridged Mono @ 4 Ohms | 500W x 1 |
| 1 Ohm Stable | No |
| Performance | |
| Amplifier Topology | Full Complementary Class AB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | Less than 0.01% |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Greater than 103 dB |
| Channel Separation | Greater than 91 dB |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz to 30 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB |
| Damping Factor @ 100 Hz, 4 Ohms | Greater than 200 |
| Input Sensitivity | 200 mV to 6.0V |
| Crossovers and Bass Boost | |
| High-Pass Filter (12 dB/octave Butterworth) | 80 Hz to 1.2 kHz |
| Low-Pass Filter (24 dB/octave Butterworth) | 10 Hz to 250 Hz |
| Subsonic Filter | No |
| Variable Bass Boost | 0 to +12 dB @ 45 Hz |
| Wired Remote Bass Control | Included |
| Phase Shift | No |
| Physical and Protection | |
| Fusing | 2 x 35A |
| Terminals | Angled for clean installations |
| Vibration Control | Docking Pads |
| Protection Circuitry | DC, Short Circuit, Thermal, Overload |
| Diagnostic LEDs | Yes |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 16.4 x 8.9 x 2.2 in |
| Warranty | 2 Years (Authorized Dealers) |
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