Sphere AV100 & AV120
Sphere AV100 & AV120
Sphere AV100 & AV120Sphere AV100 & AV120
The Sphere AV series introduces a completely new dimension in
home theatre flexibility and performance from Thule Audio.
Processor features
Processor features
Processor featuresProcessor features
The AV100 and AV120 integrated surround amplifiers feature
both a ten-channel processor as well as six speaker outputs and
contains all the latest decoding formats: DTS ES 6.1, DTS 24/96,
Dolby EX 6.1 and Dolby ProLogic II.
This makes it easy to build your own 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 surround system with just one amplifier. In a 7.1 system,
the two rear centre channels are both connected to the ‘surround centre’ speaker output, hereby fulfilling the
requirements for rear ‘dual mono’ signals specified by the THX 7.1 standard. By adding an external two-channel
power amplifier for side channels, you can even implement up to 9.1 systems due to the extremely advanced
surround processor.
Decoding is based on the latest Motorola DSP56367 chip with 150MIPS and 48-bit internal processing. The DSP
is upgradeable, so you don’t end up with useless hardware when new sound formats are released in the future.
Also featured are Burr Brown PCM1738 high-end 24bit/192kHz D/A converters.
Many new DTS DVD-releases are recorded with 24-bit resolution, like "Gladiator", "Jurassic Park III", "Pearl
Harbor", “Lord of the rings, SE” and "Moulin Rouge". Due to its amazing processing power, the Sphere amplifiers
can decode DTS 24-bit stream to give virtually the same sound quality and dynamic range as DVD-Audio. The
encoded DTS bit-resolution is shown in the display when locked on a DTS stream.
We’ve got the power…
We’ve got the power…
We’ve got the power…We’ve got the power…
The power amplifier technology includes Thule Audio’s Virtual Class A that
in practice eliminates the crossover distortion found in normal class AB
amplifiers. Also, the individual music layers become clearer and far more
transparent, and micro-details are completely audible.
As with all our Virtual Class A amplifiers, the Sphere AV100 and AV120
models have separate power supplies for left and right channels, which also
improves the channel separation. The charge capacity is a thundering
100,000uF, ensuring a massively muscular reserve for reproducing
transients. The transformers are a reassuringly huge 2x 350VA in the AV100, and an even higher 2x 500VA in
the AV120.
The power supply also features Thule Audio’s High Efficiency circuitry, which reduces heat generation by
approximately 60% compared to other class AB amplifiers. Seen in relation to class D (digital) amplifiers, the
AV100 and AV120 only generate slightly more heat.
The combination of High Efficiency and Virtual Class A therefore almost produces the thermal efficiency of a
digital amplifier without the acoustic drawbacks; especially the treble and higher mid-range are reproduced by
the Sphere amplifiers in a far more vivid and realistic manner. This also makes it possible to use an extremely
compact and interior-friendly design. Similar performance normally dictates using a much larger box.
Thule Audio reserve the right to alter design and specifications wit hout notice.
High End sound characteristics
High End sound characteristics
High End sound characteristicsHigh End sound characteristics
The AV100/120 is also a high-end integrated amplifier. By using the Pure Audio input, all analogue signals
bypass the DSP directly to the volume control for a short untainted signal path. It has a 6-channel Pure Audio
input e.g. for connection to an SACD or DVD-Audio player.
Easy usability is ensured through the enclosed standard remote control or the new optional intelligent multiunit remote controller RC250. AV100 and AV120 can also be integrated into a home automation system via its
RS232 connection. They also have Zone 2 outputs, which can control audio equipment in other rooms.
AV100S & AV120S with video switching
AV100S & AV120S with video switching
AV100S & AV120S with video switchingAV100S & AV120S with video switching
The AV100S and AV120S are further equipped with
the new video switching board V350. V350 offers
progressive video pass-through and can switch and
upconvert composite and S-video signals into RGB or
component video, meaning just one single videocable is required to connect everything to your TV or
projector. Due to the highly advanced digital
separation filters in V350, you will typically obtain Svideo quality from your composite source, even from
a normal TV signal.
Please also see the product information for V350.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications
AV100
Power output, 20-20kHz, 8 ohm 6x 100W 6x 100W 6x 120W 6x 120W
Power output, 20-20kHz, 4 ohm 6x 150W 6x 150W 6x 180W 6x 180W
Frequency range, +0/-1dB 10-40kHz 10-40kHz 10-40kHz 10-40kHz
THD 20-20kHz, -10dB, 8 ohms 0.005% 0.005% 0.005% 0.005%
Dynamic Range, 24bit, 0dB vol 115dBA 115dBA 115dBA 115dBA
Analogue stereo inputs for DSP 4x RCA phono 4x RCA phono 4x RCA phono 4x RCA phono
Digital inputs for DSP, 32-96kHz 4x Coax/2x Opto 4x Coax/2x Opto 4x Coax/2x Opto 4x Coax/2x Opto
Pure Audio input 1x 5.1 1x 5.1 1x 5.1 1x 5.1
Processor pre-out 10ch RCA phono 10ch RCA phono 10ch RCA phono 10ch RCA phono
Zone 2 output 2ch RCA phono 2ch RCA phono 2ch RCA phono 2ch RCA phono
Speaker outputs 6 ch screw term. 6 ch screw term. 6 ch screw term. 6 ch screw term.
Pre-out -> speaker gain 27dB 27dB 27dB 27dB
Composite video, 75 ohms n/a 4 input/1 out n/a 4 input/ 1 out
S-Video, 75ohms n/a 6 input/2 out n/a 6 input/ 2out
Component video, 75ohms n/a 2 input/1 out **** n/a input/ 1out ****
Dimensions (W x H x D) 420x90x370mm 420x90x370mm 420x90x370mm 420x90x370mm
Weight 16kg 16kg 19kg 19kg
****also configurable as RGB out with embedded sync or separate composite sync.
AV100 AV100 S
AV100AV100
AV100 S AV120
AV100 SAV100 S
AV120 AV120S
AV120AV120
AV120S
AV120SAV120S
Thule Audio reserve the right to alter design and specifications wit hout notice.