BC Acoustique EX-242
BC Acoustique EX-242 stereo integrated amplifier, fitted with a wireless receiver and digital inputs, for connecting smartphones, tablets and a television to a hi-fi system.
Description
The EX-242 is a stereo integrated amplifier from BC Acoustique, designed for hi-fi enthusiasts seeking a faithful reproduction of their music. It forms the heart of a hi-fi system, tasked with amplifying the audio signal and driving a pair of speakers directly.
It delivers 2x90W RMS into 8Ω, rising to 2x140W into 4Ω thanks to a power supply designed to remain stable when facing speakers that demand more current. This power reserve makes it possible to consider lower-impedance speakers without the amplifier running out of steam.
The EX-242 includes a wireless receiver allowing music to be streamed directly from a tablet or smartphone, without a cable or dedicated source. On the connectivity side, it offers four analogue audio inputs, including a mini-jack for connecting a portable player or MP3 player, as well as an optical input and a coaxial input for picking up sound from a television.
A "Pre-Out" output completes the unit, opening up the possibility of bi-amplification by pairing the EX-242 with an additional power amplifier for more advanced systems.
This type of amplifier is intended for a user wanting a versatile hi-fi system, capable of receiving both classic analogue sources and sound from a television or a mobile device via the wireless connection, in a living room or a home listening space.
Technical specifications
| Power | 2x90 W RMS into 8 Ω, 2x140 W into 4 Ω |
What to check before buying used
On this type of integrated amplifier, the volume potentiometer is the first point to check: crackling or a loss of channel when adjusting indicates a dirty resistive track. Also check that the wireless receiver and each input, including optical and coaxial, work properly, as well as the Pre-Out output. The power supply capacitors, stressed by power peaks into 4Ω, deserve particular attention after several years of use, as does any protection relay noise on power-up.
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