US Acoustics Barbara Ann | 4 Channel Class AB Amplifier | 4 x 100w US Acoustics
US Acoustics Barbara Ann | 4 Channel Class AB Amplifier | 4 x 100w US Acoustics
US Acoustics Barbara Ann | 4 Channel Class AB Amplifier | 4 x 100w US Acoustics
US Acoustics Barbara Ann | 4 Channel Class AB Amplifier | 4 x 100w US Acoustics
US Acoustics Barbara Ann | 4 Channel Class AB Amplifier | 4 x 100w US Acoustics
US Acoustics Barbara Ann | 4 Channel Class AB Amplifier | 4 x 100w US Acoustics
US Acoustics Barbara Ann | 4 Channel Class AB Amplifier | 4 x 100w US Acoustics
US Acoustics Barbara Ann | 4 Channel Class AB Amplifier | 4 x 100w US Acoustics
US Acoustics Barbara Ann | 4 Channel Class AB Amplifier | 4 x 100w US Acoustics
US Acoustics Barbara Ann | 4 Channel Class AB Amplifier | 4 x 100w US Acoustics

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US Acoustics Barbara Ann | 4 Channel Class AB Amplifier | 4 x 100w

$ 399.99
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  • Power: 100W x 4 @ 4 Ohms | 175W x 4 @ 2 Ohms | 350W x 2 Bridged @ 4 Ohms
  • Topology: Full Complementary Class AB | Audiophile Hi-End Op Amps
  • Best For: Active 2-Way Front Stage | Premium 4-Speaker SQ Systems
  • Crossovers: Independent Per Pair | Wide-Range Low-Pass to 5 kHz
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US Acoustics Barbara Ann | 4 Channel Class AB Amplifier | 4 x 100w US Acoustics

US Acoustics Barbara Ann | 4 Channel Class AB Amplifier | 4 x 100w

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The Barbara Ann is the four-channel I reach for when someone is serious about sound quality but does not want to add a separate processor yet. Two things set it apart from a typical four-channel.

First, the high-end op amps and the measured numbers are a real step up, 97 dB signal-to-noise and 92 dB of channel separation are figures I am happy to build a sound quality car around. Second, and this is the part most people miss reading a spec sheet, the low-pass filter reaches all the way to 5 kHz. That is not an accident. It means I can run this amp actively, one pair of channels on midrange, the other on midbass, with the amplifier's own crossovers doing the work. Most four-channels cannot do that because their low-pass tops out too low. So you can build a genuine active 2-way front stage on the Barbara Ann alone, and if you add a Goldhorn DSP later for time alignment and EQ, the amp is still the right power stage for it.

Compared to the Lisa, you are getting double the power and better numbers everywhere, and compared to a do-everything amp, you are getting an output section that was voiced for music. Mount it with airflow, set your gains with a clean signal, and run it active if your system is ready for it. This is the one I would put in a car I was competing with.

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US Acoustics Analog 4-Channel Series

US Acoustics Barbara Ann 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier

The audiophile four-channel. 100 honest watts per channel, high-end op amps, and a crossover set wide enough to run a real active front stage.

100W x 4 @ 4 Ohms 175W x 4 @ 2 Ohms 350W x 2 Bridged @ 4 Ohms 2-Year Warranty

Four Channels, Built for Sound Quality

The US Acoustics Barbara Ann delivers 100 watts RMS per channel into 4 ohms, 175 watts RMS per channel into 2 ohms, and 350 watts RMS x 2 bridged into 4 ohms, all rated at 14.4 volts. It pairs the Full Complementary Class AB output stage with audiophile high-end op amps in the signal path, the same sound-quality-first approach found in the six-channel Lanna.

The measurements reflect the intent: total harmonic distortion below 0.01 percent, signal-to-noise above 97 dB, channel separation above 92 dB, and a damping factor greater than 200 at 100 Hz into 4 ohms. This is double the power of the Lisa with meaningfully higher measured performance across the board, the four-channel for a listener who cares how the system sounds, not just how loud it gets.

<0.01%THD
>97 dBS/N Ratio
>92 dBChannel Separation
>200Damping Factor

A Crossover Set That Can Run Active

This is where the Barbara Ann separates itself. Each channel pair carries independent Butterworth filters with unusually wide ranges. The 12 dB per octave high-pass covers 15 to 500 Hz and 50 Hz to 3 kHz, and the 24 dB per octave low-pass covers 50 to 500 Hz and 500 Hz to 5 kHz. That low-pass reaching 5 kHz is the key: it means one channel pair can run midrange duty while the other handles midbass, giving you a true active 2-way front stage from the amplifier alone, no external processor required. Add a Goldhorn DSP if you want time alignment and EQ on top, but the Barbara Ann can stand on its own filters in a way most four-channels cannot.

Three Ways to Run the Barbara Ann

Active 2-Way Front Stage

One channel pair on tweeters or midranges, the other on midbass, each with its own crossover. A complete active front stage with 100 watts to every driver.

Premium Four-Speaker System

Front and rear pairs each get 100 watts of clean, low distortion Class AB power, a serious upgrade for a full-range four-speaker system.

Front Stage Plus Bridged Subwoofer

Run a component front stage on channels 1 and 2, bridge channels 3 and 4 to 350 watts for a single subwoofer, and you have a complete high-quality system from one amplifier.

Install notes: the Barbara Ann measures 17.7 x 8.9 x 2.2 inches with three 35A onboard fuses. Class AB runs warmer than Class D, so mount it with airflow in mind. Angled terminals keep the wiring clean in show-quality installations.

Built to the US Acoustics Standard

Protection circuitry covers DC, short circuit, thermal, and overload conditions, with diagnostic LEDs for fast troubleshooting. Every Barbara Ann sold by Audio Intensity is brand new from US Acoustics with a 2-year warranty through authorized dealers.

Authorized US Acoustics Dealer

Audio Intensity ships the US Acoustics Barbara Ann fast from Tullahoma, Tennessee, with real installer support before and after the sale. Thinking about running it active? Tell us your speakers and we will help you set crossover points that get the most from this amplifier.

Specifications
US Acoustics Barbara Ann Specifications
Output Power @ 14.4V
RMS per Channel @ 4 Ohms100W x 4
RMS per Channel @ 2 Ohms175W x 4
RMS Bridged @ 4 Ohms350W x 2
1 Ohm StableNo
Performance
Amplifier TopologyFull Complementary Class AB
Op AmpsAudiophile Hi-End Op Amps
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Less than 0.01%
Signal-to-Noise RatioGreater than 97 dB
Channel SeparationGreater than 92 dB
Frequency Response10 Hz to 30 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB
Damping Factor @ 100 Hz, 4 OhmsGreater than 200
Input Sensitivity200 mV to 6.0V
Crossovers (Independent Per Channel Pair)
Crossover TypeButterworth
High-Pass Filter (12 dB/octave)15 to 500 Hz / 50 Hz to 3 kHz
Low-Pass Filter (24 dB/octave)50 to 500 Hz / 500 Hz to 5 kHz
Wired Remote Bass ControlNo
Phase ShiftNo
Physical and Protection
Fusing3 x 35A
TerminalsAngled for clean installations
Protection CircuitryDC, Short Circuit, Thermal, Overload
Diagnostic LEDsYes
Dimensions (L x W x H)17.7 x 8.9 x 2.2 in
Warranty2 Years (Authorized Dealers)
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