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JBL MA310, 5.2 Dolby, DTS and Bluetooth amplifier

While Home Cinema amplifiers, within the Harman group, were the prerogative of the Harman brand, this category of products, which disappeared from the catalog for more than ten years, is reborn in 2024 under the JBL brand. On the program, five references to meet all the expectations of audio-video enthusiasts and an aesthetic vein that is always so sophisticated.

Our presentation of the manufacturer's new series of Home Cinema amplifiers begins with the JBL MA310, the simplest model, also the most affordable price-wise.

JBL MA310, EZ SetEQ acoustic calibration££££

A 5.2 model, the JBL MA310 features Class D amplification capable of delivering 5 x 60 W into 8 ohms/5 x 100 W into 4 ohms. There is also the automatic group calibration function called EZ Set EQ to be used via the microphone of an iOS or Android device (for the latter, the brand recommends using an external microphone). The rest of the specifications mention the current Dolby and DTS decoders, including [abc]Dolby TrueHD[/abc] and [abc]DTS-HD[/abc], plus a 192 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter.

JBL MA310, connectivity and connectivity££££

The JBL MA310's connectivity includes four [abc]HDMI[/abc] 2.0 [abc]CEC[/abc] inputs certified [abc]HDCP[/abc] 2.2 and transparent to [abc]Deep Color[/abc], [abc]xvYCC[/abc], 3D and [abc]HDR10[/abc] signals, plus an output with the [abc]ARC[/abc] function. Also present, an [abc]optical[/abc] input, a [abc]coaxial[/abc] input, two stereo [abc]RCA[/abc] inputs and two subwoofer outputs. Not to mention a [abc]USB[/abc] port and five pairs of screw terminals. In terms of connectivity, we find [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] compatibility.

Also noteworthy, a design that is always magnificent with an off-white or black facade enhanced by a transparent coating for a brilliant appearance of the most beautiful effect.

Available immediately. Recommended price: 549 euros.

Reminder of the key characteristics of the JBL MA310:

• Model: 5.2

• Power: 5 x 60 W under 8 ohms / 5 x 100 W under 4 ohms

• THD (total harmonic distortion): 0.5%

• Inputs: 4 [abc]HDMI[/abc] 2.0 [abc]CEC[/abc] certified [abc]HDCP[/abc] 2.2 inputs, 1 [abc]optical[/abc] input, 1 [abc]coaxial[/abc] input, 2 stereo [abc]RCA[/abc] inputs, 1 [abc]USB[/abc] port

• Outputs: 1 HDMI output, 2 subwoofer outputs, 5 pairs of screw terminals

• [abc]OSD[/abc] functions

• [abc]ARC[/abc] function

• 192 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter

• Ultra HD/4K Pass-Through

• [abc]HDR10[/abc] compatibility

• [abc]HDR HLG[/abc] compatibility

• Ultra HD Pass-Through function

• [abc]3D Ready[/abc] compatibility

• [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] network

• [abc]HDCP[/abc] 2.2 certification

• Other(s): EZ Set EQ automatic calibration

• Dimensions (W x H x D, mm): 432 x 109.9 x 347.6

• Power consumption: 200 W (0.5 W in standby)

• Weight: 5.1 kg

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