Description
AudioControl Bijou 5100D 5.1-Channel Compact GaN Media Amplifier with Dante
The Flagship of the Bijou Series: Five GaN Channels Plus Dante Networking
The AudioControl Bijou 5100D is the flagship of the Bijou Series, taking the compact GaN media amplifier concept to its fullest expression with five channels of GaN semiconductor amplification, full 5.1-channel capability, and Dante network audio integration. Five GaN channels turbocharge the 5100D into a mini home theatre powerhouse delivering 65 watts into 8 ohms and 130 watts into 4 ohms per channel, with onboard power for surround channels making it a genuinely complete and self-contained 5.1-channel solution. Dante audio adds a fourth input option, fetching any source from the Dante network and providing the Bijou 5100D with uncompressed, near-zero latency multi-room audio capabilities that are simply beyond the reach of any conventional AV receiver. And unlike a traditional AVR, the Bijou 5100D can be discreetly installed behind large flat-panel displays in the same 1U half-rack chassis that defines the entire Bijou Series.
GaN Amplification: The Future of High-Performance Audio
The Bijou 5100D’s GaN (Gallium Nitride) amplifier stage delivers a genuinely significant advancement over conventional amplifier topologies across all five channels. Originally developed for demanding aerospace and telecommunications applications, GaN technology provides 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 across a full 5.1-channel configuration. GaN amplifiers convert more power into sound and less into heat, enabling the Bijou 5100D’s remarkably compact and cool-running design without any sacrifice to the authority, fidelity, or reliability of its five channels of audio output.
Dante Networking: Transforming Multi-Room Audio Installations
Dante (Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet) is a revolutionary audio networking technology that uses standard Ethernet infrastructure to transmit professional-grade, uncompressed audio with low latency and minimal jitter, even over long distances. The Bijou 5100D’s RJ45 Dante input creates an additional audio source path that simplifies installation by replacing bulky analogue and multicore cabling with standard Ethernet, provides a robust and stable audio network with minimal interference, and enables high-quality audio streaming to the 5100D from any Dante-enabled source on the network. For installers building scalable multi-room audio systems, Dante’s ability to expand without extensive rewiring makes the Bijou 5100D a genuinely future-proof solution for evolving client needs.
HDMI eARC, Comprehensive Connectivity, and Professional Integration
The Bijou 5100D’s HDMI eARC input decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X from television and streaming sources while simplifying installation by reducing cable clutter. An optical Toslink input, coaxial S/PDIF input, stereo RCA analogue input, and the Dante network input provide four distinct source paths, with the onboard 32-bit/384kHz DAC ensuring every digital signal is decoded with maximum precision. Stereo RCA preamp outputs, a dedicated mono subwoofer RCA output, and five loudspeaker-level outputs via 4-pin and 6-pin Euroblock connectors 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 5100D a seamlessly integrated professional AV installation component of exceptional versatility.
KEY FEATURES:
- 5.1-channel GaN integrated media amplifier with Dante network audio integration
- 65 watts into 8 ohms and 130 watts into 4 ohms per channel across all 5 channels
- GaN (Gallium Nitride) amplifier stage for higher efficiency, superior thermal performance, and lower distortion
- Dante RJ45 network audio input for uncompressed, near-zero latency multi-room audio capability
- HDMI eARC input with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding
- 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
- 5 loudspeaker-level outputs via 4-pin and 6-pin Euroblock connectors
- Minimum speaker load: 4 ohms, frequency range: 20Hz to 20kHz
- 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
