DNA Series
Digital Network Audio Amplifiers
DNA20 (4 x 480W into 2.7R) in 1U | DNA40 (4 x 1400W into 2.7R) | DNA80 (4 x 2200W into 2.7R) | DNA100(4 x 3700W into 2.7R) | DNA120(2 x 6250W into 2.7R)
Now you don’t have to choose between the highest quality amplification, and digital audio networking (optional) convenience. Or between incredible power and the ability to work within analogue or digital systems. You can have it all.
The DNA Series offers the assurance of XTA’s highest quality audio power amp technology with future proofing via the inclusion of simple to use digital audio networking (optional).
Fast rear panel switching allows the amplifier to accept either four channels of analogue audio or pick up four channels of networked audio, via Dante, which is then converted using 24 bit 96kHz DACs.
Connect to an DPA amplifier using a single CAT5 cable to realise a stereo 4 way system with no further external processing required. Switch back to analogue to use as a powerful traditional quad channel amplifier. Run bridged channel pairs or link adjacent inputs for total flexibility in either analogue or digital mode.
Output Power (per channel):
DNA20 | DNA40 | DNA80 | DNA100 | DNA120 | |
8R | 175W x 4 | 500W x 4 | 1000W x 4 | 1400W x 4 | 2400W x 2 |
4R | 350W x 4 | 1000W x 4 | 2000W x 4 | 2700W x 4 | 4600W x 2 |
2.7R | 480W x 4 | 1400W x 4 | 2200W x 4 | 3700W x 4 | 6250W x 2 |
2R | 360W x 4 | 1200W x 4 | 2000W x 4 | 3500W x 4 | 6800W x 2 |
Output Power (bridged):
DNA20 | DNA40 | DNA80 | DNA100 | DNA120 | |
8R | 700W x 2 | 2000W x 2 | 4000W x 2 | 5600 x 2 | — |
4R | 650W x 2 | 2400W x 2 | 4000W x 2 | 7000W x 2 | — |
THD: (@1dB below maximum output power) @ 1kHz <0.08%, [ DNA20 <0.01%]
@ 20Hz to 20kHz <0.1%, [DNA20 <0.02%]
Gain / Sensitivity:
Gain 32dB [DNA20 26dB]
Sensitivity (for maximum power)
+10.7dBu (2.7V), [DNA20 8.3dBu (2.0V)]
Frequency Response:
20Hz to 20kHz (+0.5dB)
Dimensions:
Amplifier
(2U) (mm) 88(h) x 482(w) x 458(d)
(1U) (mm) 44(h) x 482(w) x 458(d)
Weight (boxed = shipping weight) :
DNA120: 12.25kg (27.0lbs), Boxed 14.25kg (31.4lbs)
DNA100: 12.5kg (27.6lbs), Boxed 14.5kg (32.0lbs)
DNA80: 11.0kg (24.2lbs), Boxed 13.0kg (28.7lbs)
DNA40: 10.0kg (22.0lbs), Boxed 12.0kg (26.5lbs)
DNA20: 5.1kg (11.3lbs), Boxed 5.9kg (13.0lbs)
Front Panel:
1 x Power Switch [DNA20 N/A]
1 x STBY LED (orange)
4 x 6 point LED level indicators,
4 x level controls
3 x Channel Audio LINK LEDs (yellow)
1 x PROTECTION LED(red),
2 x BRIDGE LEDs (green)
1 x POWER LED,
1 x ANALOGUE LED,
1 x NETWORK AUDIO LED (3 x yellow)
Rear Panel:
4 x Neutrik Speakon output connectors [DNA20 2 x]
(4 pole)
4 x Neutrik XLR female connectors
(audio input)
2 x Ethernet RJ45 (Audio Network)*
3 x Channel Link Switches
2 x Bridge Mode Switches
1 x Analogue/Network Source Select Switch
*Dante Audio Network is a factory fit option
System:
Mains voltage: 115/230VAC nominal 50-60Hz
(factory set for either 115 or 230V operation)
Mains current: 20A maximum
NOMINAL POWER CONSUMPTION
DNA20 200W
DPA40 / DNA40 750W
DPA80 / DPA80 1248W
DPA100 / DNA100 1860W
DNA120 1584W
Suggested circuit breaker: C32
Mains connector: PowerCon
DNA20 Universal 90-240VAC 50-60Hz
Mains current: 6A maximum
Mains connector: IEC 3 pin unswitched
++Powers measured for continuous music with Crest Factor of 4.8 (14dB)
*2.7 ohm power quoted for highest single ended output and greatest efficiency (3 x 8 ohm parallel drivers). Amplifier is stable with 2 ohm loads but output will be reduced.
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DNA20 Datasheet (4MB)
DNA20 Operator’s Manual (2MB)
DNA Series Datasheet (5M)
DNA Operator’s Manual (933K)
DNA Series – Technical Specifications (76K)
Amplifier Power and Thermal Performance, General Weights and Dimensions for all DPA models...
Here you’ll find useful Tech Notes related to your product:
DNA Series – Network & Analogue Audio Switching (128K)
Useful notes about using the Dante inputs on the non-DSP amplifiers...
DNA Series – Internal Gain Adjustment Links (229K)
The non-DSP amplifiers' gain can be changed from 32dB to 26dB using internal links...
DNA Series – Disable Front Panel Pots (225K)
The gain controls on the front panels of non-DSP Delta amplifiers can be disabled (set to 0dB) with internal links...
Beginner’s Guide to Dynamics (3MB)
Presentation explaining the basics of compression, gating etc...
Beginner’s Guide to EQ & Crossovers (4MB)
Presentation explaining the basic principles of EQ...
The MC2 Delta 20 and the DNA20 from XTA may both be fitted with a four channel analogue crossover card that offers the following facilities:
– Four channels of 12 or 24dB/Octave slope high and low pass crossover filtering (including Linkwitz-Riley)
– Mono summing of channels A+B or C+D for sub-bass applications — mono summing will reduce the roll-off available on the high pass filter to 12dB/Oct.
– Low frequency contouring (shelving filter) on channels A & C, high frequency contouring on channels B & D. Preset turnover frequency but internally adjustable cut/boost.
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