AudioControl Bijou Series 5 Channel Integrated Amplifier - ACP-BIJOU-5100D

AudioControl ACP-BIJOU-5100D Bijou Series 5 Channel Integrated Amplifier

Unleash Next-Gen Home Theater Audio with the Bijou 5100D
Elevate your audio setup with the Bijou Series 5100D Five-Channel Integrated Amplifier. This compact powerhouse integrates cutting-edge GaN semiconductor technology, delivering a dynamic 65 watts per channel (and up to 130 watts into 4 ohms) for a truly immersive surround sound experience. Discover the difference of next-generation Class-D amplification, offering exceptional power efficiency and cool operation—ideal for discreet installation behind your flat-panel TV or within a streamlined media center.

Cinematic Surround with Advanced Connectivity
Transform your home theater with immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS 5.1 decoding via the HDMI eARC input, bringing your movies, shows, and games to life with enveloping sound. The Bijou 5100D easily manages up to four audio sources—integrate your turntable (with built-in phono preamp), digital streaming player, TV, and, thanks to Dante Audio support, any source on your network. Experience uncompressed, near-zero latency multi-room audio or simple, high-fidelity playback in a stand-alone system—all from one sleek amplifier.

Flexible Audio for the Modern Home
Whether you're building a compact home cinema or seeking versatile, high-quality sound throughout your house, the Bijou 5100D adapts to your needs. Assign downmixed eARC audio to RCA outputs for private listening with wireless headphones, or distribute pristine audio anywhere on your Dante network. With its state-of-the-art 384 kHz/32-bit DAC, astonishingly low THD+N of 0.0025%, and configurable outputs, the 5100D promises studio-quality sound in any setup. Add your choice of loudspeakers and a powered subwoofer and bring home theater excellence to every room.

Features

• Next-generation GaN Semiconductor Amplification Technology 
  Bijou 5100D’s Class-D GaN amplification runs cool to the touch, enabling installation otherwise limited by traditional amplifier designs. GaN-based amplifier topologies achieve power conversion efficiencies in the 95% to 99% range, allowing higher output power in a more compact chassis size
• 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.
• 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 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 into an audio architecture correctly. AudioControl engineers have overcome tremendous obstacles to incorporate GaN into the new Bijou series, and the results are clearly audible.
• HDMI eARC Input
  Video soundtracks from connected devices or internal streaming services feature immersive codecs like Dolby Atmos, or DTS surround audio. A unique eARC implementation for the Bijou Series enables GUI-assignable downmixing at the RCA outputs, enabling wireless headphone interfaces or Bluetooth adapters to provide private playback options. At the same time, original surround decoding continues at the powered speaker and subwoofer outputs. The 5100D can also be configured to encode the audio downmix into Dante for availability to all decoding devices on the same Dante Network.     
• Dante Audio Networking
  Dante audio support enables input/output interfacing with Dante-enabled devices such as AudioControl Director M Series Models M6800D, M4800D, and CM series 70-Volt Amplifiers. These devices share uncompressed audio sources up to 328 ft (100 m) away with near-zero latency.
• Dante Networking: Transforming Residential Audio Installations
  Dante (Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet) is a revolutionary technology that uses standard network infrastructure to transmit high-quality audio. Increasingly popular in residential installations, Dante networking simplifies setup, enhances audio performance, and provides the flexibility you need to design sophisticated, scalable multi-room audio systems.
• High-Performance Audio
  Deliver professional-grade, uncompressed audio with low latency and jitter, even over long distances, ensuring pristine sound quality.
• Simpler, More Cost-Effective Installations
  Standard Ethernet cables reduce clutter and simplify setup, providing a cleaner, more efficient installation than bulky, expensive analog and multicore cabling.
• Reliable Performance
  Benefit from a robust and stable audio network, minimizing signal interference and dropouts for consistent audio delivery.
• Multi-Room Audio
  Stream high-quality audio to multiple rooms simultaneously, for elevated home entertainment experiences.
• Scalable And Flexible
  Easily expand audio systems by adding devices without extensive rewiring, perfect for evolving needs.
• Future-Proof Technology
  Stay ahead with installations that seamlessly support next-generation audio technologies and expansions.
• Web Configurable and IP-, IR-Controllable
  AudioControl provides a programmer-friendly API to easily integrate the Bijou 5100D into any popular automation ecosystem. Setup configuration is intuitive and fast via the web interface. An included remote enables stand-alone IR control.