Russound MBX-AMP Streaming Zone Amplifier
Elevate your home audio with the Russound MBX-AMP Streaming Zone Amplifier. This versatile amplifier enhances your TV sound and distributes audio throughout your home. Enjoy seamless streaming via built-in Chromecast and AirPlay, supporting Hi-Res audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Play music from USB drives or connect analog and digital sources. Control your audio experience, including bass, treble, and loudness, through the MyRussound App. An included external IR sensor ensures compatibility with existing remotes, offering flexible and high-quality audio distribution.
$480.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.1
/ 5
Category Rank
1576
/ 1683
#1576 in Power Amplifiers
Price vs Category Average
-94%
Below average
Speaker Output
508704
/ Watts Per Channel @ Ohms, Watts @ Ohms
Who it's for
- Seamless CI Integration
- Robust Power Output
- Multi-Zone Scalability
Who should skip it
- Premium Price Point
- Proprietary App Reliance
- Limited Direct TV Connectivity
Key Specs
Speaker Output
50 Watts Per Channel @ 8 Ohms, 70 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Audio Inputs
Digital Optical, 3.5mm Analog Stereo Audio, USB 2.0
Audio Outputs
Analog Stereo RCA, Digital Optical, Configurable Subwoofer Out
Dimensions (W x D x H)
8.25” x 7” x 1.75” (21cm x 17.8cm x 4.5cm)
Wi-Fi Standard
802.11ac, dual band
Supported Music Formats
MP3, WAV, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, AAC, AAC+
Weight
1.5 lb (0.68 kg)
Communication Ports
Ethernet RJ45 10/100 BaseT
Features
- Stream audio with Chromecast and AirPlay
- Enhance TV sound quality
- Supports Hi-Res audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz
- Control via MyRussound App
- Includes external IR sensor
- Mix and match with MBX-Series
- Playback music from USB
- Browser-based configuration
What customers say
Customers highly value the MBX-AMP for its exceptional audio fidelity, delivering clean, powerful sound that drives passive speakers effectively. The hardware is consistently praised as robust and reliable, making it a strong choice for custom installations. Integration support for high-resolution audio and major streaming protocols is a significant benefit. The main area of frustration centers on the proprietary control application, which users find sluggish and less intuitive than competitor software. This limits enthusiasm despite the superior hardware performance. Overall, this is a premium solution prioritizing top-tier sound quality and build reliability for users comfortable with the current software limitations.
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