FX-Audio returns with a new Full Digital Amplifier (FDA) : the D2160 MKI. This one is directly following its big brother, the FX-Audio D802C, proposing notably more power, audio performances always excellent and functionalities more accomplished.

TAS5614 & Quality components

The FX-Audio D2160 is based on a TAS5614 amplification chip . This allows this FDA to provide 2x60W at 8Ω or 2x100W at 4Ω. It provides clear and precise sound, while offering deep bass. Thus, the amplifier provides an SNR of -103dB, a THD of 0.01% and a frequency response of 20Hz - 20kHz. The TAS5614 is backed by a STM32 microcontroller (MCU)

Also included in this amplifier is a CM6642 USB chip, an ADC TI PCM1808 for the analog input, a Maxim MAX9722 amplification chip for the headphone output, and AKM AK4118 Toslink coaxial / optical receiver.

Bluetooth : Your music from your sofa

Equipped with a Bluetooth 4.2 A64215 chip especially designed for audio, the FX-Audio D2160 will allow you to enjoy your music directly from your sofa. A simple pairing of your reading device (smartphone, tablet ...) to your amplifier and the music starts.

In addition, the 4.2 standard of the Bluetooth chip a high transmission speed and stability, for a better quality audio playback. More than that, the chip supports the aptX transmission codec.

An antenna supplied with the device is attached to the back to extend the transmission distance.

Effective audio features

The FX-Audio amplifier offers simple but very effective audio features. With its DSP TAS5548 , the device proposes to modify the bass and treble curve. A "HiFi" mode is also present, corresponding to a Direct Audio mode to bypass the DSP and enjoy a perfect respect of the original signal.

Complete connectivity

The D2160 offers a complete connection that will allow you to connect your system without worry. We thus find in input a Toslink Optics, a Coaxial, a USB-B and a Stereo RCA. An outlet can also connect the antenna to enjoy a greater transmission distance.

Audio Output

On the output side, nothing could be simpler since we find on one side connectors accepting banana plugs to connect your speakers and on the other side a 6.35mm jack connector to connect a headphone.

Remote control

It would be a shame to be able to stream your music directly from your couch but having to get up to change the source or adjust the volume, right? FX-Audio has thought and provided with the amp an IR remote control. This will allow you to access all the features of your device, namely control of volume and sources, adjusting the bass and treble or switching to "Hifi" or "Mute" mode.

A simple and strong design

The FX-Audio offers with its D2160 a simple design that allows it to integrate seamlessly into the vast majority of audio systems, while unveiling a stronger side with the integration on its sides of two heatsinks . Heatsinks that are also not irrelevant since they allow the amplifier to effectively evacuate the heat released.

With a 100% brushed aluminum housing, the amplifier promises to be robust and will perfectly protect the internal components of the dust.

FX-Audio D2160 review by Qobuz

" FX-Audio offers us two amplifiers in one. In Tone On mode, a device with a more or less modular restitution, a little round, softened and more or less convincing, it is up to everyone to decide. In Hi-Fi mode, a device with a sharp sound reproduction, as close to the signal as we like, and to which we would have granted our reward. "