AudioControl’s high-performance processors enable home theater specialists and A/V integrators to create systems that deliver new levels of precision, power and control. The Maestro X9S supports the most sought after immersive surround formats, such as Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced, with 16-channels of balanced and unbalanced outputs, including four user-configurable outputs. The Maestro X9S offers a full complement of inputs for connection to the latest audio/video components.
The Maestro X9S houses the very latest in audio and video processing technology, featuring Dirac Live® room correction to overcome acoustic anomalies in any space, and ESS PRO SABRE DACs that ensure unprecedented levels of detail and clarity along with earth-shaking, authoritative bass response.
Enthusiasts will enjoy intuitive app-based control, Google Chromecast®, Apple® AirPlay 2, Roon Ready, Bluetooth with aptXHD® support, Wi-Fi streaming connectivity options, and integrated web-based configuration.
This outstanding technology is elegantly wrapped in a beautifully designed chassis, distinguishing AudioControl’s Immersive AV Processor lineup from all other solutions.
Key Feature
- 9.1.6 decoding for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D
- 8K UHD / HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3
- All inputs support 8K/60 p and 4K/120 p
- ES9038PRO SABRE audiophile DACs (140 dB of dynamic range)
- Includes Dirac Live® & Dirac Live® Bass Control
- 16 balanced XLR outputs with OPA1612 HiFi Audio op-amps
- Pairs perfectly with Savoy G4, Pantages G4, and Avalon G4 power amplifiers
- Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG
- 4 user-assignable output channels
- 7 HDMI inputs / 3 HDMI outputs, including Zone 2 (eARC compatible)
- IP, IR, RS-232, and Wi-Fi control
- Apple® AirPlay 2
- Google Chromecast built-in streaming support
- Bluetooth® with aptXHD® support
- Roon Ready and supports MQA
Specifications
Inputs
| Audio Inputs | 7 HDMI, 2 XLR, 6 RCA Phono, 4 Coax SPDIF, 2 TOSLINK | | Nominal Sensitivity | 1 V, 2 V, 4 V (user selectable) | | Input Impedance | 47 kΩ | | Signal to Noise Ratio | 103 dB/118 dB (A-weighted ref 100W) | | Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.2 dB | | Video Inputs | 7 HDMI (HDMI 2.1 / HDCP 2.3) |
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Outputs
| Preamp Audio Outputs | 16 channels (balanced XLR), 16 channels (unbalanced RCA), 2 channels Zone 2 (unbalanced RCA), 1 TOSLINK | | Nominal Output Level | 1 Vrms (max. 5 Vrms) | | Output Impedance | 560 Ω | | THD+N (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | -100 dB | | Main Video Outputs | Dual (2) HDMI (eARC support) | | Second Zone Output | 1 HDMI | | Headphone Output | 1/4″ |
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General
| Power Consumption (Standby) | <0.5W |
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Weight & Dimensions
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17” x 16.9” x 7.3” (4U) | | Weight | 27.1 lbs. (12.3 kg) |
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Control
| IP Control | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | | RS-232 Serial Control | Yes | | 12V Trigger Outputs | 2 | | IR Receiver Inputs | 2 |
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In The Box
| Included Accessories | Maestro X9S, HTR-3 remote with 2 x AAA batteries, DAB/FM antenna, 3 x Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antennas, calibration microphone, USB cable, power cord, rack mounting brackets, user manual, warranty |
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