System Configurations
The bridging capabilities of the A35.8 allow it to be used in a variety of two- and multi-channel system configurations, in some cases with additional amplifiers, to suit most system requirements.
This section describes some typical configurations, with information about how you would connect the A35.8 and other amplifiers in each system.
2.0 Stereo system
Two-channel bi-amplified system with one A35.8, all pairs of outputs bridged, providing peak power of 4×375 watts or 750 watts per pair per channel at 8Ω:
5.1 Dolby/DTS system
Uses bridged pairs of outputs for Front Left, Right, and Centre, with the remaining two outputs for the Surround Left and Right:
7.1 Dolby/DTS system
Uses one bridged pair of outputs for Centre, with the remaining outputs for the Front Left and Right, Surround Left and Right, and Rear Surround Left and Right:
5.1.2 Dolby Atmos/DTS:X System
Uses a bridged pair of outputs for Centre, with the remaining outputs for the Front Left and Right, Surround Left and Right, and Height Left and Right.
7.1.2 Atmos/DTS:X system
Adds an A35.2 stereo amplifier for the Front Left and Right speakers.
Uses one bridged pair of outputs from the A35.8 for Centre, and the remaining outputs from the A35.8 for Surround Left and Right, Rear Surround Left and Right, and Height Left and Right:
5.1.4 Atmos/DTS:X system
Adds an A35.2 stereo amplifier for the Front Left and Right speakers.
Uses one bridged pair of outputs from the A35.8 for Centre, and the remaining outputs from the A35.8 for Surround Left and Right, Front Height Left and Right, and Rear Height Left and Right:
7.1.4 High-Power Atmos/DTS:X System
Adds three bridged A35.2 amplifiers for Front Left, Right, and Centre speakers.
The A35.8 provides the Surround Left and Right, Rear Surround Left and Right, and Front and Rear Left and Right Height speakers:
9.1.6 Atmos/DTS:X system
Two A35.8 amplifiers, one pair of outputs bridged for the Centre speaker, and the remaining 14 outputs for Front Left and Right, Wide Left and Right, Surround Left and Right, Rear Surround Left and Right, and Front, Middle, and Rear Left and Right Height speakers:
13.1 Auro 3D system
Uses two A35.8 amplifiers, with bridged pairs of outputs for the Front Left and Right speakers, and the remaining 11 outputs for the Centre speaker, Front Left and Right Height speakers, Surround Left and Right speakers, Middle Left and Right Height speakers, Rear Surround Left and Right speakers, Rear Left and Right Height speakers, and Top speaker: