About the Niles SI-2100
The choice of pros since 1978
The choice of pros since 1978
When professional installers need versatile and rugged components they can depend on, they turn to Niles. Niles' Systems Integration Amplifiers® are powerful tools that simplify and optimize complex custom multi-room installations. While traditional receivers and amplifiers work well in typical stereo and home theater systems, multi-room systems require an amplifier that does more than just drive speakers — these systems require an approach that offers greater flexibility and performance.
Power and performance to spare
Whether you're using the Niles SI-2100 as a part of a multi-room audio system or as the amplifier in your main listening room, you'll find that it delivers plenty of pristine, dynamic stereo power. Its high-current design allows it to handle unusual and reactive loads with ease, including the ability to safely drive up to three pairs of directly connected 8-ohm speakers at the same time. And it's not just all muscle. Niles uses high-quality parts throughout to ensure that you'll always get top-notch audio performance. Cutting-edge, independent digital power supplies for each channel prevent cross-talk interference, ensuring clean, spacious sound. Oversized heat sinks keep the SI-2100 cool even when driving heavy loads, eliminating the need for a noisy cooling fan and guaranteeing silent operation.
Installer-friendly features
Niles knows what it takes to stay competitive in the world of custom installation. That's why their amps include features that make them easy to integrate. You get three separate turn-on modes to bring the amp to life, plus a 12-volt DC control output to activate other devices such as motorized screens and curtains. Independent level controls for each channel allow precise volume matching to the rest of the system, and can also be used to limit volume to prevent speaker damage. Handy cascade audio outputs let you daisy-chain mutiple amps together. And you can even combine its two channels into one to give your speakers more juice — a great option for power-hungry outdoor speakers.
Product highlights:
- 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.2% THD with 2 channels driven
- 220 watts per channel into 4 ohms (both channels driven)
- channels are bridgeable to 400 watts RMS (mono) into 8 ohms
- bridgeable high-current design handles unusual and reactive loads with ease
- cutting-edge digital power supplies (one for each channel to eliminate crosstalk)
- frequency response: 5-25,000 Hz (-3 dB)
- signal-to-noise ratio: 102 dB (20-20,000 Hz)
- total harmonic distortion: 0.2% (20-20,000 Hz)
- three turn-on modes: music-sensing, voltage trigger, and manual
- gold-plated binding posts spaced to accommodate dual banana plugs
- 12-volt control output
- voltage trigger input accepts 3-24V AC/DC
- cascade audio outputs lets you easily connect additional amplifiers to your system
- independent right- and left-channel level controls for precise volume matching
- fanless design with oversized heat sinks for cool, quiet operation
- DC, short circuit, and overload protection with automatic reset
- front-panel LEDs indicate Power, Active Status, and Protection Warning for easier troubleshooting
- detachable AC power cord
- rack mount ears included
- weight: 10.8 lbs.
- 17-1/4"W x 2-1/4"H (including feet) x 14-1/2"D
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # FG01702
What's in the box:
- Stereo system integration amplifier
- 6' AC power cord (3-prong IEC plug)
- 2 Rack-mount ears
- Installation Guide
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Features & specs
| General | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 | |
| Power Output per Channel (8 ohms) | 100 | |
| Power Output per Channel (6 ohms) | --- | |
| Power Output per Channel (4 ohms) | 220 | |
| Frequency Bandwidth | 20-20k | |
| THD | 0.2% | |
| Minimum Impedance | 2.67 | |
| Bridged Power per Channel | 400 watts | |
| Speaker Outputs | 2 | |
| THX Certification | No | |
| Width (inches) | 17-1/4 | |
| Height (inches) | 2-1/4 | |
| Depth (inches) | 14-1/2 | |
| Weight | 10.8 pounds | |
| Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Inputs & Outputs | ||
| Number of Inputs | 1 | |
| Input Type | RCA | |
| Removable Power Cord | IEC 3-prong | |
| Level Controls | Yes | |
| Speaker Connectors | Binding Post | |
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Features
Overview: The Niles Audio SI (System Integration) Amplifiers are designed to power your custom-installed Audio-Video system. They are constructed with the finest materials available, including 1% metal film resistors, high quality capacitors, and oversized heat sinks, that can properly cool the unit without the need for a noisy fan.
Power Output: The SI-2100 stereo amplifier provides 100 watts RMS per channel at 8 ohms, and 225 watts RMS per channel at 4 ohms with all channels driven. When bridged, the output is 400 watts into 8 ohms.
Line Level Input: The amplifier has a single pair of gold-plated stereo RCA input jacks. If you are bridging the amplifier, you can connect a mono source (single RCA) to the left-channel input.
Cascade Audio Outputs: The unit's Cascade Audio Outputs enable you to daisy-chain another amplifier, by connecting the preamp output of the SI-2100 to the input of the second amplifier. The outputs are not buffered, so if you wish to daisy-chain more than 5 Niles SI Amplifiers, you will need a buffered distribution amplifier, such as the Niles AVDA-3.
Speaker Terminals: The amplifier is equipped with 5-way binding post speaker terminals. The terminals will accept single- and dual-banana plugs, pin connectors, spade lugs, and bare wire up to 12-gauge. For most applications, 16- or 18-gauge wire is recommended. For wiring runs longer than 80 feet, 14-gauge wire is recommended.
Multiple Speaker Loads: The SI-2100 is stable into very low impedance loads (minimum impedance is 2.66 ohms in stereo), which means you can safely operate up to three pairs of 8-ohm speakers directly connected to the amplifier. You will need to connect a speaker selector switch if you wish to independently turn on/off connected speakers, or if you wish to connect more than three pairs of speakers.
Independent Level Controls: The SI-2100 has independent left- and right-channel level controls, letting you pre-set the maximum volume, or precisely match the volume to the rest of the system. The controls are located on the rear panel to limit unwanted access.
Turn-on Modes: For convenience, the SI-2100 offers three turn-on modes. Using the 3-way switch on the back panel, you can choose from the following modes:
- Manual Turn-on: The amplifier is turned on and off using the front panel Master power switch. The automatic turn-on circuitry is turned off. (Switch position: Constant)
- Music Sense: The amplifier turns on automatically when the presence of an audio signal is detected on either the left or right input. When the audio signal is no longer detected, the amplifier turns itself off after approximately 2 minutes. (The front panel Master switch must be in the On position, and the Turn-on Mode switch position is set to Audio Sense.)
- External Trigger: The amplifier turns on automatically when a signal is detected at the 3.5mm AC/DC trigger input. Once the Trigger voltage is turned off, the amplifier automatically turns itself off. Voltage triggers can be supplied by a variety of sources, including surround sound processors, video projectors, and automated switchers. The trigger signal must be 3-24 volts AC or DC, 20 mA or greater. (The front panel Master switch must be in the On position, and the Turn-on Mode switch position is set to 3-30V AC/DC Trigger Input.)
12-volt Control Output: In addition to the 12-volt Trigger Input, the SI-2100 can be used to control other devices using 12-volt triggers, such as motorized screens and curtains. When the amplifier is powered on, a 12-volt DC (150 mA) signal is present at the 12V Control Out 3.5mm mini-jack. (Polarity: tip = +)
Rack-mount Ears: The SI-2100 comes with a pair of rack-mount ears to allow you to mount the amplifier in a standard equipment rack. The rack ears attach to the sides of the amplifier chassis using the 4 installed screws. The amp requires only a single rack space (1U) with the feet removed.
Removable AC Cord: The SI-2100 comes with a 6' detachable, heavy-duty power cord that allows you to unplug it either at the amp or at the wall outlet. The amplifier uses an IEC 3-prong cord. The amplifier features an auto-switching, 110V-230V power supply.
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Five rooms of our new house have in ceiling speakers. Crutchfield was so helpful in identifying what would work best to connect to our inherited speaker selector. Wonderful sound and I can have all five rooms playing music simultaneously. Used with a Sonos Connect which was so easy to work with
SusanS from dayton, OH