The Russound MBX-AMP turns a pair of passive speakers into a networked streaming zone. It combines the MBX-PRE streaming engine with a built-in stereo amplifier rated at 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms, or 70 watts per channel into 4 ohms, in a compact chassis. It can sit on a shelf, go in an equipment closet, or mount to a wall with the included brackets.
Supported sources include AirPlay 2 and Google Cast with full metadata, Bluetooth, popular streaming services and UPnP media on the home network, with hi-res playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz. An optical digital input brings in TV audio, and the included SLM-1 IR sensor learns volume and mute commands from the existing TV remote, so the TV and the music system can share the same speakers without a separate control system. The MBX-AMP also offers a 3.5 mm analog input and USB media playback, along with analog RCA and optical outputs, a subwoofer output with an 80 Hz filter, and a 12 V trigger output. It connects via dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi or Ethernet and is controlled from the Russound app, IPK-1 keypad or XTS7 touchscreen. Up to 32 MBX-Series rooms can run together.
Key Features
- 50 W/ch at 8 ohms; 70 W/ch at 4 ohms
- AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Bluetooth, UPnP
- Hi-res playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz
- Optical TV input with learnable IR volume control (SLM-1 sensor included)
- Subwoofer out with 80 Hz filter
- Bass, treble and loudness adjustments via app
In the Box
- MBX-AMP streaming zone amplifier
- SLM-1 IR receiver
- Power supply with US, UK, EU and AUS plug adapters
- Two wall-mount brackets with screws
- Four non-marking rubber feet
- Installation guide
Ideal Applications
Adding a streaming zone to a kitchen, patio, office or bedroom, powering in-ceiling speakers near a TV, or building a decentralized multiroom system one room at a time.
Compatibility
Drives passive 4- or 8-ohm speakers. Mixes with MBX-PRE and other MBX-Series products. Controlled by the Russound app, IPK-1 and XTS7. Installation by a Russound Certified Installer is required.