TRIAD TSSA1200 200W×2 Streaming Amplifier Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- TRIAD
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TRIAD TSSA1200 200W×2 Streaming Amplifier
Specifications
- Single-zone high-resolution streaming amplifier
- Supports high-resolution audio playback up to 192 kHz / 24 bit
- Built-in amplifier with 115 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 200 watts per channel
- Includes equalizer, speaker presets, delay, and subwoofer tuning options
- Can be placed horizontally or vertically on a bookshelf, shelf, or rack
Product Usage InstructionsWarnings
- Electrical Safety: Do not expose the amplifier to rain or moisture to avoid electrical shock.
- Liquid Exposure: Avoid dripping or splashing liquids near the amplifier.
- Heat Dissipation: Do not stack amplifiers on top of each other and maintain 5 cm clearance on all sides.
- Warranty: Misuse of the product voids the warranty; refer to the warranty terms for details.
Features
The Triad SA1 supports Dolby/DTS downmix and various audio inputs for versatile usage.
Mounting Options
The SA1 can be mounted in a rack or on a shelf/tabletop. Mounting kits are available for purchase.
Connecting to Ethernet and Power
Connect the SA1 to an Ethernet network using the RJ-45 port for device control, configuration, and audio streaming. Plug the amplifier into a power source to operate.
Rear Panel Description
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* **Factory Reset:** The button for resetting the amplifier to factory settings.- ID Button: Identifies the device in a Control4 system.
- IR Ports: Two 3.5 mm ports for controlling devices like TVs or AVRs.
FAQ
- Q: Can the Triad SA1 support surround sound?
- A : The Triad SA1 is designed as a single-zone amplifier and does not support surround sound. It is ideal for rooms where surround sound is not required.
- Q: What is the purpose of the ID button on the rear panel?
- A : The ID button is used to identify the device within a Control4 system for easy management and control.
INTRODUCTION
The Triad SA1 is a single-zone, high-resolution streaming amplifier and an easy way to add music into any room without the need to pull wire back to a central location. The Triad SA1 supports high-resolution audio playback, up to 192 kHz / 24 bit, with a built-in amplifier boasting an impressive 115 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 200 watts per channel—enabling incredible sound in any room. Also included are equalizer, speaker presets, delay, and subwoofer tuning options.
The Triad SA1 is also a great alternative to an AVR in a bedroom, kitchen, or other location when surround sound is not a requirement. Not only does the Triad SA1 have digital, analog audio, and HDMI ARC/eARC inputs to take the audio output from a TV to power a soundbar, it has two IR outputs to control the TV and another local source, if needed. A line-level subwoofer output rounds out the system for deep bass when connected to a powered subwoofer. The Triad SA1 can be placed horizontally or vertically and can be installed on a bookshelf, shelf, or in a rack.
WARNINGS
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture
WARNING! Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids near the apparatus.
IMPORTANT! Using this product in a manner other than outlined in this document voids your warranty. Further, Control4 is not liable for any damage incurred with the misuse of this product. See “Warranty.”
FEATURES
- Add a high-resolution, amplified audio zone
- Built-in streaming music services synchronized with other Ryff-enabled devices
- Network control of audio and volume over an Ethernet or WiFi connection
- Analog and digital audio inputs support audio resolutions up to 192 kHz / 24 bit
- Volume, bass, treble, 6-band parametric EQ, balance, loudness, and mono summing
- Input gain for analog source input
- Audio sensing supports programmable events based on the presence of audio
- Built-in EQ presets for Triad speakers
- Supports native Ryff streaming services including Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, Napster, Sirius XM, Deezer, iHeartradio, and more
- Supports built-in digital media playback including My Music, ShairBridge, and DLNA
- HDMI port with ARC/eARC support for audio return from TVs, including Dolby/DTS downmix support.
SUPPORTED MODELS
- TS-SA1-200 Triad SA1, Ryff-Enabled 200W×2 Streaming Amplifier
BOX CONTENTS
- Triad SA1
- AC power cord
- Wi-Fi antenna
FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
REAR PANEL
- A Power plug port—AC power connection 100V – 240V, 50 – 60 Hz.
- B FACTORY RESET—Button used to reset the amplifier to factory settings.
- C ID—Button used to identify the device in a Control4 system.
- D IR—Two 3.5 mm IR ports. Used to control devices such as a TV or local AVR in a Control4 system.
- E HDMI OUT ARC/eARC—HDMI port for HDMI ARC/eARC audio.
- F WIFI—Antenna connector for the WiFi antenna.
- G ETHERNET—RJ-45 port for network connection. Used for device control, device configuration, and digital audio streaming.
- H USB—USB 2.0 port used for local media file storage.
- I AUDIO IN—Two audio inputs. One analog stereo input, one digital
- S /PDIF or digital coax input. Digital inputs accept stereo PCM audio only.
- J AUDIO OUT— Line-level audio outputs. One stereo RCA connection and one mono RCA connection for subwoofer out.
- K SPEAKER OUT—Binding posts for speaker connections.
FRONT PANEL
- L Play/Pause button—Press the button to easily play or pause music. LED shows power, boot, and device status.
- M Volume knob—Turn the knob to quickly turn the volume up or down.
INSTALLING THE TRIAD SA1
MOUNTING OPTIONS
The Triad SA1 can be mounted in a rack for distributed audio, or on a shelf or tabletop. Mounting kits are sold separately.
- Triad SA1 Rack-Mount Kit (TS-SA1RM-BL)
The Triad SA1 Rack-Mount Kit Installation Guide (triadspkrs.co/sa1-rmk) and describe how to use the mounting kit.
Caution! For optimal heat dissipation, the SA1 must not be placed upside down.
CONNECTING THE TRIAD SA1 TO ETHERNET AND POWER
- Plug the Ethernet CAT5E/6 cable from a local network connection into the ETHERNET port.
- Note : The Triad SA1 can be configured for WiFi, but must be connected to an Ethernet connection first. To configure WiFi, open System Manager, connect to the SA1, click Configure, and follow the steps in the Network Configuration Wizard. See the Composer Pro User Guide (ctrl4.co/cpro-ug) for more details.
- Connect the provided power cable from the back of the Triad SA1 to the power outlet. When the power cable is connected, the amp should power up and the Status LED on the front should light up.
CONNECTING AUDIO TO THE TRIAD SA1
Both physical audio connections and connections in software are required to control, navigate, and use the Triad SA1 as designed. Use Composer Pro to add the driver to the desired room and set up the connections. See the Composer Pro User Guide (ctrl4.co/cpro-ug) for details. The Triad SA1 can be used as a local amplifier and/or as a streaming amplier. To use the SA1 as a streaming amplifier, connect power and network (as already shown) and speakers.
CONNECTING THE TRIAD SA1 AS A LOCAL AMPLIFIER
The Triad SA1 can control the local devices in a room and can deliver streaming, amplified audio to the room as well as amplified audio from local sources like a TV. The system must have a Control4 controller, such as CORE 5, in the project.
- Connect audio sources (outputs from a TV or other audio source) to the AUDIO IN or HDMI OUT ARC/eARC.
- Connect the speakers to the wiring connector and connect to the SPEAKER OUT output.
- (Optional) Connect an active (self-powered) subwoofer to the SUB out.
- (Optional) Connect IR emitters to the IR outputs to control local devices.
- IMPORTANT! The speaker outputs of the Triad SA1 must not be connected together or to any other common signal. In particular, the L – and R – terminals should not be joined together. Doing so will result in a fault condition and the Triad SA1 may shut down or not work as designed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
RESETTING THE TRIAD SA1
To restore the controller to the factory default image:
- Insert one end of a paper clip into the small hole on the back of the amp labeled FACTORY RESET.
- Press and hold the FACTORY RESET button.
- Hold the button until the Status LED blinks white. This should take five to seven seconds. When complete, the LED turns off and the device power cycles one more time to complete the factory reset process.
Caution! The factory reset process will remove any device configuration.
To reset the controller network settings to the default:
- Disconnect power to the amp.
- While pressing and holding the ID button on the back of the amp, power on the amp.
- Hold the ID button until Status LED button turns solid orange, and then immediately release the button.
LED TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Status LED
SPECIFICATIONS
- Zone line inputs : 2 inputs, 1 analog stereo and 1 digital, (S/PDIF coax or TOSLINK optical)
- Audio outputs : 1 stereo analog out, 1 sub/mono audio out
- Zone speaker outputs : 1 stereo, 4-way binding posts
- HDMI output : HDMI ARC/eARC audio input, video output
- USB: 1 USB 2.0 port—supports playback of media stored on USB
- IR: 2 IR ports—3.5 mm jack
- Ethernet: RJ45 jack for local network connection, 10/100/1000BaseT
- WiFi : External antenna, 2.4GHz and 5GHz (802.11b/g/n/ac) – Security options to
- include Encryption : 64/128 WEP, TKIP/AES, Authentication: WEP, WPA, WPA2.
- Front power LED : 1 × RGB status LED
- ID button : Yes
- Factory restore button: Yes
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 3 × 8.5 × 10.25″ (7.6 × 21.6 × 26 cm)
POWER AMPLIFIER
- Rated wattage/channel : 200W @ 4 ohms / 100W @ 8 ohms (@1% THD FTC full bandwidth)
- Minimum load impedance: Tolerates 3 ohm loads minimum
- Max voltage output: 28.7V RMS
- Voltage gain : 25.6 dB
- Damping factor: >150
- Crosstalk: >91 dB
DIGITAL IN TO AMP OUT
- Frequency response: 48 kHz sampling 20 Hz-20 kHz +0, -0.5 dB
- 96 kHz sampling: 20 Hz-20 kHz +0, -0.5dB, 20 Hz-47 kHz +0, -3dB
- 192 kHz sampling: 20 Hz-20 kHz +0, -0.5 dB, 20 Hz-50 kHz +0, -3dB
- Phase response: +/-0.5 deg 20 Hz -20 kHz
- SNR (A-weighted) :117 dB
- DNR (A-weighted) :-AES17 118 dB
- IMD – SMPTE :< -91 dB @ 10W
- THD+N; (20-20kHz) < 0.002%
DIGITAL IN TO PREAMP OUT
- Frequency response
- 48 kHz sampling 20 Hz-22 kHz +0, -0.5 dB
- 96 kHz sampling 20 Hz-43 kHz +0, -0.5dB
- 192 kHz sampling 20 Hz-87 kHz +0, -0.5 dB
- Phase response: +/-0.5 deg 20 Hz -20 kHz
- SNR (A-weighted): 113 dB
- DNR (A-weighted) -AES17: 114 dB
- Output level: 2V rms @ 0 dBFS
- THD (20-20 kHz): < 0.0005% @ 2V rms
- THD+N (20-20kHz): < 0.002% @ 2V rms
- IMD – SMPTE: < -100 dB @ 1V rms
- Crosstalk: > 110 dB
ANALOG INPUT
- Frequency response
- 48 kHz sampling 20 Hz-22 kHz +0, -0.5 dB
- 96 kHz sampling
- 192 kHz sampling
- Phase response: +/-0.5 deg 20 Hz -20 kHz
- SNR (A-weighted): 113 dB
- DNR (A-weighted): -AES17 114 dB
- Input sensitivity: 2V rms
- THD (20-20 kHz): < 0.002% @ 2V rms
- THD+N (20-20kHz): < 0.002% @ 2V rms
- IMD – SMPTE: < -105 dB @ 1V rms
- Crosstalk: > 108 dB
THERMAL
- Operating temperature: 32° F ~ 102° F (0° C ~ 40° C)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Storage: -4 °F ~ 158 °F (-20 °C ~ 70 °C)
- Cooling method : Fanless
REGULATORY/SAFETY INFORMATION
To review regulatory information for your particular Triad products, see the information located on the Snap One website at https://snapone.com/legal.
WARRANTY
Limited 2-year Warranty. Go to https://snapone.com/legal for details.
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