Description
AudioControl Bijou 3100 3.1-Channel Compact GaN Media Amplifier
Three Channels of GaN Power for the Serious Passive Soundbar System
The AudioControl Bijou 3100 is a 3.1-channel GaN media amplifier that takes the Bijou Series formula to its next level, perfectly complementing high-end, power-hungry passive soundbars and three-channel front stage configurations with Left, Centre, and Right channels each delivering 100 watts into 8 ohms and 200 watts into 4 ohms from AudioControl’s cutting-edge GaN amplification technology. These are channels that punch well above their weight class, delivering uncompressed, pristine power to launch the latest cinematic action soundtrack directly through to the back wall of any living room. HDMI eARC input, a line-level subwoofer output, and seamless integration into any popular automation ecosystem make the Bijou 3100 as professionally capable as it is sonically impressive, all within the same discreet 1U half-rack footprint that allows installation virtually anywhere, including behind flat-panel displays.
GaN Amplification: The Future of High-Performance Audio
The Bijou 3100’s GaN (Gallium Nitride) amplifier stage is a genuinely significant advancement over conventional amplifier topologies. Originally developed for demanding aerospace and telecommunications applications, GaN technology delivers greater efficiency than traditional designs, superior thermal stability, and lower distortion for cleaner, more dynamic sound even when driving the most demanding passive loudspeaker loads at sustained output levels. GaN amplifiers convert more power into sound and less into heat, enabling the Bijou 3100’s remarkably compact and cool-running design without any sacrifice to the authority or fidelity of its three channels of audio output. The result is breathtaking sound that matches vivid, high-resolution visual presentations with effortless composure, from the most delicate musical passages to the most explosive cinematic moments.
HDMI eARC, Comprehensive Connectivity, and Professional Integration
The Bijou 3100’s HDMI eARC input supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for immersive audio from television and streaming sources while simplifying installation by reducing cable clutter. An optical Toslink input, coaxial S/PDIF input, and stereo RCA analogue input provide comprehensive source connectivity across digital and analogue sources, and the onboard 32-bit/384kHz DAC ensures every digital signal is decoded with the highest possible precision and fidelity. Stereo RCA preamp outputs, a dedicated mono subwoofer RCA output, and three loudspeaker-level outputs via a 6-pin Euroblock connector complete the output configuration. IP control compatibility with Control4 and other popular control systems, together with an advanced web GUI for speaker configuration, input setup, DSP, EQ, and network management, make the Bijou 3100 a seamlessly integrated and fully configurable component in any professional AV installation.
Compact, Cool-Running, and Concealment-Ready
The Bijou 3100 shares the same 1U half-rack form factor as the rest of the Bijou Series, measuring just 211 x 302 x 44mm and weighing 2.7kg, with a cool-running GaN design that allows installation behind flat-panel displays, within cabinetry, or in any space-constrained environment where a conventional amplifier chassis would be impractical. Universal AC input from 110 to 240VAC ensures compatibility with any electrical installation worldwide, and standby power consumption of just 3 watts ensures energy efficiency in installations that remain on continuously.
KEY FEATURES:
- 3.1-channel GaN integrated media amplifier with 100 watts into 8 ohms and 200 watts into 4 ohms per channel
- GaN (Gallium Nitride) amplifier stage for higher efficiency, superior thermal performance, and lower distortion
- Ideal for high-end passive soundbar systems and three-channel front stage configurations
- HDMI eARC input with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support
- Optical Toslink and coaxial S/PDIF digital inputs
- Stereo RCA analogue input (47 kilohm impedance, 2Vrms sensitivity)
- Onboard DAC supporting up to 32-bit/384kHz sampling rates
- Stereo RCA preamp outputs and dedicated mono subwoofer RCA output
- 3 loudspeaker-level outputs via 6-pin Euroblock connector
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.15%, frequency range: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Minimum speaker load: 4 ohms
- IP control compatible with Control4 and other popular control systems
- Advanced web GUI for speaker configuration, input setup, DSP, EQ, and network settings
- Universal AC input: 110 to 240VAC, standby power consumption: 3 watts
- 1U half-rack form factor, concealable behind flat-panel displays
- Dimensions: 211 x 302 x 44mm (W x D x H), weight: 2.7kg
- Designed and manufactured in the USA by AudioControl
