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Dayton Audio DAX88
8-Source 8-Zone Distributed Audio Matrix Amplifier
Dayton Audio's DAX88 8-Source, 8-Zone Distributed Audio Matrix Amplifier hands you the definitive multi-zone Wi-Fi audio experience. With a comprehensive and straightforward to use mobile control app Matrio™, the DAX88 liberates you to listen to your music on your terms, no matter where you are in your house. The flexibility of six stereo amplified zones and two stereo line-level preamp zones allow you to use the DAX88 with your choice of speakers. Whether installed for residential or commercial use, the DAX88 provides you complete sonic freedom. Plain and simple.
With 8-sources and 8-zones, the DAX88 delivers the ultimate customizable multi-zone audio experience. Engineered with an emphasis on simplicity, flexibility, and wireless control, the DAX88 provides you with unrivaled multi-room audio for your home or business. Delivering 75 watts per channel, the DAX88 has enough power to give you an immersive listening experience all across your home or business. Featuring the ability to bridge channels, the DAX88 produces even more power at 180 watts.
Features:
- Delivers 75 watts per channel with up to 180 watts in bridge power even the most demanding speakers
- Flexible input options including RCA, 3.5 mm, optical, and wi-fi audio connect to virtually any source
- Freedom of six amplified stereo zones and two stereo preamp zone easily integrate into both new and existing audio systems
- Optional keypads, keypad hub, and IR remote provide even more access to control your DAX88.
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Personalized Audio. Room by Room.
- 8-source, 8-zone multi-zone amplifier delivers the ultimate customizable whole-house audio experience
- Convenient Matrio™ mobile app gives you total command of all DAX88 features in the palm of your hand
- Wide array of analog and digital inputs including integrated Wi-Fi and AirPlay streaming options
- Six stereo amplified zones and two stereo preamp zones ensure a simplified installation process
- Connect multiple DAX88 units to your network for unlimited system expansion so you never run out of audio options
- Optional keypads, keypad hub, and IR remote increase control accessibility to offer additional whole-home integration
Multi-Zone Immersion
Dayton Audio's Matrio™ app simplifies your audio system by giving you and other users access to multi-zone control from your mobile devices. With the ability to select between eight sources and eight zones, Matrio™ streamlines personalized audio experiences across multiple rooms. Matrio™ allows you to change sources, adjust volume, tone, and balance for zones, as well as group zones. Enjoy whole-home audio immersion without needing to move from where you are.
Features:
- Play synchronized audio from the same source in a single zone or multiple zones in unison
- Listen to any source across an individual zone or a combination of zones grouped together
- Multiple users can control source and playback to personalize their listening experience
- Take command of any source, any zone, and all playback from anywhere in your house
Your Music Your Way
You are already familiar with your go-to streaming service. Dayton Audio didn't want you to have to learn a new music interface to enjoy your tunes. With the integration of a dedicated Wi-Fi audio streaming channel, the DAX88 simplifies listening to the music you love directly from your favorite streaming service. Once both the DAX88 and Matrio™ are on the same network, you can stream to the DAX88 via Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, or DLNA. The flexibility of streaming options makes it easy to listen to services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, TIDAL, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn throughout your home or business. Additional hardware and or paid subscription may be required for Pandora, Amazon Music, and other streaming services if you are using Android devices.
Command at Your Fingertips
Matrio™ gives you complete command over each of your eight output zones. The Zone Control menu allows you to adjust all zone settings, including power on/off, source selection, volume control, and mute on/off. Additional functions, including bass, treble, and the left/right balance, are available for each zone. Matrio™ features a simple to navigate interface that gives you streamlined control over your DAX88.
All the Control All at Once
In addition to individual zone control, Matrio™ gives you the ability to group multiple zones for streamlined command. The Group Control menu allows you to adjust all possible zone settings, including power on/off and mute on/off. From the menu, you can also sync volumes and input sources across grouped zones. Choose any combination of zones from all DAX88 units on your network for custom group control.
Custom Names
Customize all of your source, zone, and DAX88 device names to ensure that you can quickly identify zones and inputs. Name each of the eight zones to keep track of what zone you are controlling. Custom zone names help when grouping zones together to ensure you select the correct zone combination. The custom names, changeable at any time, appear in Matrio™ for all users on your network.
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Download the app for free from the iOS or Android app store and fully explore Matrio™ in demo mode without a DAX88 unit.
Freedom in Simplicity
The DAX88 offers a wide array of analog and digital inputs, including integrated Wi-Fi (AirPlay, Spotify Connect, DLNA) streaming options. Featuring a dedicated Wi-Fi channel, the DAX88 allows you to stream your favorite music directly from your preferred streaming service through AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and DLNA. With access to streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, TIDAL, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn, the musical world is in your control. Additional hardware and or paid subscription may be required for Pandora, Amazon Music, and other streaming services if you are using Android devices. Analog input options, including four RCA, seven 3.5 mm, and two optical connections, ensure you can use virtually any input source from TVs to media players and additional Bluetooth adapters.
The output flexibility that the DAX88 provides lets you choose your speaker system or integrate the DAX88 into an existing design. With six stereo amplified zones and two stereo preamp zones, the DAX88 gives you the option to use any speaker combinations as well as additional amplifiers. Using the preamp zones with different amplifiers such as 70V commercial-grade amplifiers, the DAX88 instantly provides app-controlled and Wi-Fi streaming options to your 70/100V audio system.
Connect multiple DAX88 units to your network for unlimited system expansion options. If you have more than eight zones that need audio, this expansion capability ensures you never run out of audio options.
Specs:
- Channels: 6 x Stereo Amplified, 2 x Stereo Preamp
- RMS Power (All Channels Driven): 75 WPC @ 8 Ohms, 80 WPC @ 4 Ohms, 180 WPC @ 8 Ohms Bridged
- Amplifier topology: Class D
- Inputs: 4 x RCA, 7 x 3.5 mm, 2 x Optical, 1 x Wi-Fi Audio Streaming (AirPlay, Spotify Connect, DLNA)
- Output Connectors: 6 x 4-Pole Phoenix-Type Connectors, 2 x RCA
- S/N Ratio: > 87 dB
- THD: 0.60%
- Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
- Amplifier Protection: Overload, Short Circuit, Thermal
- Trigger System: DC 12V
- Max Input Sensitivity: 620 mV
- Line Out Voltage: 1.5V
- Bass Control and Fc: ±12 dB @ 100 Hz (Shelf)
- Treble Control and Fc: ±12 dB @ 10,000 Hz (Shelf)
- Power Supply (Switchable): AC 115V/60Hz, 230V/50Hz
- Power Consumption: 23W (Standby), 1031W (Max)
- Standby: 120 Minutes
- Dimensions: 16.75" W x 4" (incl feet) H x 14.25" D
- Weight: 17.3 Lbs
- Warranty: 5 Years
Resources:
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CLICK HERE FOR INFO SHEET PDF
CLICK HERE FOR BROCHURE PDF
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Accessible Integration
Optional control keypads, keypad hub, and IR remote increase control accessibility to offer additional whole-home integration. No matter your control requirements, the DAX88 has you covered.
Control From Your Wall
If you need quick, accessible zone control, the DAX88 gives you the ability to access total command of the DAX88 via in-wall keypads. You can connect up to eight keypads throughout your home or business that give you direct control over volume, power, bass, treble, mute, and source selection. The keypad has a built-in IR target for use with the DAX88 remote. Also, the keypad has an external IR target terminal if you want to use an additional target in another location.
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All Together Now
The DAX88 allows you to connect up to eight control keypads per device. With the Keypad Hub, you can connect all of your keypads to the DAX88 with one ethernet connection. Each keypad connects directly to the Keypad Hub via an ethernet cable. The Keypad Hub then connects to the DAX88 with a single ethernet cable to simplify installation and reduce wire clutter.
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Point Aim Control
The DAX88IR Infrared Remote Control provides complete zone control through the built-in IR receiver on the DAX88 keypads. All keypad functions can be accessed using the DAX88IR. In addition to the keypad functions, the DAX88IR has a mute button to temporarily mute audio in the corresponding zone.
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