12-Channel High-Power Multi-Zone Amplifier
The Architect ‘P’ Series superbly complements AudioControl’s popular high-power Architect multi-zone amplifier series, delivering 100 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms, all channels driven.
12 channels of high-power amplification are output from the compact 2 U chassis, with the Architect P260 delivering 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms, all channels driven. Channel bridging increases power to a remarkable 400 watts into 8 ohms. Benefitting from 35 years of proprietary AudioControl cool-running amplifier design, the Architect P2260 is equipped with features like input bussing, output pass-through, global 12 VDC trigger in/out with local 12 VDC trigger inputs for all zones, and input signal sensing on/off. Bus A includes a coaxial S/PDIF input for a digital source. Amplifier channels and connected loudspeakers are protected by AudioControl’s fast-acting LightDrive anti-clipping circuitry.Available in a robust black powder coat finish, the Architect Model P2280 is designed, engineered, and manufactured at AudioControl facilities located in Seattle, USA. The Architect ‘P’ series is covered by AudioControl’s legendary 5-year warranty and is available exclusively to the residential, custom install, and Pro Audio markets through AudioControl authorized dealers.
Architect P2260 12-Channel High-Power Multi-Zone Amplifier
- 12 Channels of AudioControl Power and Performance
- 100 watts per channel into 8 Ohms (All channels driven)
- 200 watts per channel into 4 Ohms (All channels driven)
- Configurable into 8 Bridged Channels
- Bridged Channel Power 400 watts into 8 Ohms
- Energy-Efficient Cool Operation
- Low Standby Current Draw, 1 watt or Less
- Compact Design Fits into 2 Rack Spaces
- LightDrive Anti-Clipping Protection Circuitry
- 2 x Bus Inputs A (Digital) & B (Analog)
- Global 12 VDC Trigger Input and Output
- Remote/Local Zone Input Trigger
- Signal-Sensing On All Channels
- Level Controls for All Input Pairs
- Stereo-to-Mono Switch for Easy Channel Bridging
- Rack Mount Brackets Included
- Five-Year AudioControl Warranty
INPUTS
Inputs: 8 Stereo Local Analog Inputs, 1 Stereo Bus Coaxial Digital Input, 1 Stereo Bus Analog Input
Input Sensitivity: Variable 0 to 1 Vrms
Analog Input Sensitivity: 1 Vrms for full output; level at maximumAC POWER REQUIREMENTS
Standby: 0.9 W
Idle (main power on, all channels off): 40 W
All channels active: 75 W
All channels 1/8th rated power: 253 W
Full power (20 A residential service limited): 2400 W
Protection: clipping, short circuit, thermal, ultrasonic, DC offset, stable into reactive or mismatched loadsOUTPUTS
Amplifier Channels: 12
1 Stereo Bus Analog Loop Output
Power Output (8 Ω): 100 W per channel
Power Output (4 Ω): 200 W per channel
Power Output (Bridged Mono): 400 W
Minimum Speaker Load: 4 ΩBTU/HR OUTPUT
Standby: 3.1 BTU/hr
Idle (main power on, all channels off): 136 BTU/hr
All channels active: 256 BTU/hr
All channels 1/8th rated power: 320 BTU/hr
Full power (20 A residential service limited): 2194 BTU/hrPERFORMANCE
Damping Factor: >300
Signal to Noise: >105 dB, (A-wtd, ref full output)
Crosstalk: >80 dB @ 1kHz
Gain: 30 dB
Analog Input Sensitivity: 1 Vrms for full output, level at maximum
DAC Specifications: 32 to 96 kHz sample rate, 16-/24-bit depthWEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Dimensions: 19″ W (w/rack ears) 17” W (w/o rack ears) x 15.5” D x 3.5″ H (2 U)
Weight: 19.5 lbs. (8.8 kg)CONTROL
Remote Power Trigger: +12 VDC or Dry Contact Closure, 2 x 1/8″ TS mono in/outIN THE BOX
Architect Model P2260, Speaker Connectors, Remote Connector, Power Cord, Manual, Warranty


