No-compromise build quality A classically designed Class AB amplifier, Avantone builds the CLA-100 the old-school way, with no-compromise components in a rugged 2U convection-cooled chassis that visually complements the CLA-10 Studio Reference Monitors. Of course, the CLA-100 can be used with any passive studio monitors that require serious dynamic range. Avantone exercised meticulous care to create an amplifier in the traditional studio style, with generous VU meters, high-grade Japanese filter caps, and a beefy toroidal transformer linear power supply. No fan noise — ideal for control room installation Meticulously designed into a standard 1U rackmount chassis, this amp can generate 100 watts RMS per channel into an 8-ohm load, making it perfect for medium-to-large speakers in a studio control room environment. The CLA-100 is convection cooled, so there’s no fan noise — which makes it even better suited for control room installation. Avantone CLA-100 Studio Reference Amplifier Features: Smaller sibling to the flagship CLA-200 Designed by Avantone and Chris Lord Alge Built with premium components Razor-flat frequency response (±0.25dB) from 20Hz to 30kHz Fanless design — convection cooled only Convenient 1U rack size Stereo/bridged operation Worldwide voltage switch Output power: 100 watts per side (8Ω) or 245 watts bridged (8Ω) Distortion and noise: up to 1% at peak power Amplifier type: Class AB Weight: 14.8 lbs.
