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# 60W per channel @4Ω power 12 independent channels Multi-stage protection circuitry Dayton Audio MA1240a Multi-Zone 12 Channel Amplifier

**Brand:** dayton audio
**Price:** 203463 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Amplify your lifestyle with 12 zones of flawless sound control!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dayton Audio MA1240a Multi-Zone 12 Channel Amplifier by dayton audio
- **How much does it cost?** 203463 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- dayton audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dayton audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Total Zone Control:** 12 independent channels with individual gain controls to perfectly tailor audio in every space.
- • **Bridgeable Channels:** Boost output power when needed with bridgeable channel outputs for high-demand zones.
- • **Reliable & Resilient:** Multi-stage protection circuitry ensures long-lasting, trouble-free operation.
- • **Flexible Input Options:** Supports independent and bus inputs for seamless integration with diverse audio sources.
- • **Powerhouse Performance:** Delivers robust 60W per channel at 4 ohms for crystal-clear multi-room sound.

## Overview

The Dayton Audio MA1240a is a 12-channel multi-zone amplifier delivering up to 60 watts per channel at 4 ohms. Designed for professional-grade multi-room audio setups, it features independent gain controls, flexible input options, and bridgeable outputs for enhanced power. Built with multi-stage protection circuitry, it guarantees reliable, long-term performance, making it the go-to choice for seamless, customizable home or commercial audio distribution.

## Description

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Review: Good Value Works Great - Have two of these hooked up to 12 stereo zones in the house. Each zone is switchable from two inputs or a direct line in. Very flexible solution. I have 4 sonos zone players hooked up to two of these and it gives us 12 rooms of audio for a fraction of the cost. I am not an audiophile but they sound good to me! Update after 3 years: We have had these for three years now. Both units still work without any problems. FWIW, I have had these connected to a z-wave outlet for the past three years. This allows us to turn on the entire system (which is located in the attic) from the smartphone and control the music and the volume from the sonos. I have not even physically touched the units in more than two years - they just sit in the attic working fine and doing their job. Press the button, play the music, the z-wave automatically turns them off if we forget. I still have the 24 channels (12 rooms) divided into four zones, each with a Sonos "connect" (were called Z90s when I bought them). I would add more zones but the price of the connects make it a luxury I have just never been able to justify. If I were to do this today, I would probably put a set of airport express units on this (one can buy 7 express units for the price of two connects) and with iradio it offers much of the same functionality but would give you many more individually controlled zones. In any case, the Dayton units continue to work with no drama, no intervention, and no problems. Update after Five Years - okay I am upgrading to five stars: All good. No problems so far, they still work just as well as they did in 2011 when I first installed them. Admittedly, we do not run these a much as many people will, but still, five problem-free years. Props to Dayton (and Sonos, which is also problem-free after five years with regular software upgrades to keep the system and the app up to speed with the latest services). Five years of problem-free service deserves five stars.
Review: For then price a great amp for multi-room audio, couple of caveats - When I moved into my house four rooms and the outside were professionally wired for audio, but they didn’t leave the amp… for the next 10 years I settled for a single zone inexpensive 100watt amp and distribution switch since it wasn’t a priority. This sounded fine at low volume, but was ineffective for the outdoor speakers. I decided to up my game so I could have some decent tunes while in the pool. So far I’m very impressed with this amp. I have wall volume controls in each room, but the ability to control the max volume for each speaker has allowed me to insure my kids can’t crank the volume inside excessively loud ( I capped these are at 35%) and pump up the max to the outside speakers (gain is at ~75%). The setup is very easy and the instructions very clear. For the price I think this is a great choice. I almost splurged on the more expensive model with the built in AirPlay, but I appreciate the physical switches on this one. The auto turn on (trigger) and turn off work great. There is almost no lag when the audio source starts feeding signal. I’m using an AirPort Express using AirPlay, and that has a mini phono (stereo headphone) to RCA feeding it. Here are my CONS in order of importance (no show stoppers): In bridge mode, it does mix the channels to mono, but you can’t control the left and right speakers independently for the bridged channel/zone. Only the left gain is used and it controls the max volume for each speaker in the pair. I didn’t have this level of control before so it isn’t a show stopper, but since the one of the exterior speaker is close to a seating area and the other isn’t (pointing to the pool) independent control would have been nice. BTW, I used bridge for to power boost and because stereo didn’t make sense with the speakers outside. The gain control for each speaker is very small and is on the rear. It can make tweaking things more inconvenient. Also, it necessitates having some sort of volume control either at the speaker or at the audio source, because you won’t be using these to control volume day-to-day. The amp has a slight hum when running. This doesn’t bother me because the amp is mounted somewhere without people regularly near, but if you were in the same room it could be annoying. This isn’t really a con, but be aware this is fairly large and fairly heavy. If you are putting it on a shelf, make sure you have room for the speaker wires and the power connections. This probably adds another 1.5 inches to its depth, and I’d recommend at least 2 inches so you’re not squishing everything.

## Features

- Robust 60 WPC output at 4 ohms, 40 WPC output at 8 ohms
- Independent and bus inputs enable unparalleled flexibility
- Bridgeable channel outputs provide additional power when needed
- Independent channel gain controls allow the output of each speaker to be perfectly matched
- Multi-stage protection circuitry for reliability and easy troubleshooting of audio system

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003DKVZHQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #43,801 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #149 in Audio/Video Receivers & Amplifiers #268 in Audio Component Amplifiers |
| Brand | Dayton Audio |
| Date First Available | March 21, 2010 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 34.1 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 16.7 x 14.25 x 4 inches |
| Item model number | MA1240A |
| Manufacturer | Dayton Audio |
| Material | Metal, Plastic |
| Maximum Supply Voltage | 230 Volts (AC) |
| Minimum Supply Voltage | 120 Volts (AC) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Number of Channels | 12 |
| Output Power | 40 Watts |
| Package Type Name | Box |
| Product Dimensions | 16.7 x 14.25 x 4 inches |
| Specification Met | FCC |
| UPC | 844632081095 |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 16.7 x 14.25 x 4 inches
- **Manufacturer:** Dayton Audio
- **Maximum Supply Voltage:** 230 Volts (AC)
- **Minimum Supply Voltage:** 120 Volts (AC)
- **Voltage:** 12 Volts

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: can I select more than one zone at a time also do I need separate volume controls at each zone**
A: This is actually one of two parts,  think of this as the power for each zone.  The zone and source audio controls should be run through separate multi audio controller.  For a better understanding the latest is the Nuvo line by Legrand. build several houses and restaurants running amazing audio on this multi channel amp.  Clients love it so far.   Just watch out for the eco friendly  auto shutoff.  If there is no audio signal it shuts down goes red on the amps,   It comes back on when audio signal is turned up/on and does take a  5-19 second warm up to bring sound up, then you get blue-lights and all is good.

**Q: Can I connect another amplifier to this one to power one more room? I believe the term is daisy chaining.**
A: I did not do it that way. Instead I used Sonos products with 3 of these amps to power about 40 speakers, two separate Pioneer amps, TV's, FM radio, laptop computer, and a Bose CD player. It worked out great for me. Before I bought the amps I contacted customer service at Dayton. They were really knowledgeable and helpful. I suggest doing that with any specific question. These are great amps and I highly recommend them.

**Q: Will this drive 16 speakers @ 8 ohms?  Forgive my ignorance but I am confused if 12 channels means 24 speakers (12 pairs) or just 12 speakers (6 pairs**
A: 12 channels = 12 speakers.  Two channels per zone, there are six zones.  Don't let the 40 watts fool you, it is more than enough power for ceiling/wall speakers to get loud.

**Q: can I power 5 different rooms each with its own volume controller?**
A: Yes.  However the position on the rear of the unit and their small size makes them better suited for initial trim and adjustments rather than constant altering.  I controlled 6 rooms with mine and the volume was always handled from the smartphone that was AirPlaying to that room.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Value Works Great
*by R***N on February 24, 2011*

Have two of these hooked up to 12 stereo zones in the house. Each zone is switchable from two inputs or a direct line in. Very flexible solution. I have 4 sonos zone players hooked up to two of these and it gives us 12 rooms of audio for a fraction of the cost. I am not an audiophile but they sound good to me! Update after 3 years: We have had these for three years now. Both units still work without any problems. FWIW, I have had these connected to a z-wave outlet for the past three years. This allows us to turn on the entire system (which is located in the attic) from the smartphone and control the music and the volume from the sonos. I have not even physically touched the units in more than two years - they just sit in the attic working fine and doing their job. Press the button, play the music, the z-wave automatically turns them off if we forget. I still have the 24 channels (12 rooms) divided into four zones, each with a Sonos "connect" (were called Z90s when I bought them). I would add more zones but the price of the connects make it a luxury I have just never been able to justify. If I were to do this today, I would probably put a set of airport express units on this (one can buy 7 express units for the price of two connects) and with iradio it offers much of the same functionality but would give you many more individually controlled zones. In any case, the Dayton units continue to work with no drama, no intervention, and no problems. Update after Five Years - okay I am upgrading to five stars: All good. No problems so far, they still work just as well as they did in 2011 when I first installed them. Admittedly, we do not run these a much as many people will, but still, five problem-free years. Props to Dayton (and Sonos, which is also problem-free after five years with regular software upgrades to keep the system and the app up to speed with the latest services). Five years of problem-free service deserves five stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For then price a great amp for multi-room audio, couple of caveats
*by H***S on June 9, 2024*

When I moved into my house four rooms and the outside were professionally wired for audio, but they didn’t leave the amp… for the next 10 years I settled for a single zone inexpensive 100watt amp and distribution switch since it wasn’t a priority. This sounded fine at low volume, but was ineffective for the outdoor speakers. I decided to up my game so I could have some decent tunes while in the pool. So far I’m very impressed with this amp. I have wall volume controls in each room, but the ability to control the max volume for each speaker has allowed me to insure my kids can’t crank the volume inside excessively loud ( I capped these are at 35%) and pump up the max to the outside speakers (gain is at ~75%). The setup is very easy and the instructions very clear. For the price I think this is a great choice. I almost splurged on the more expensive model with the built in AirPlay, but I appreciate the physical switches on this one. The auto turn on (trigger) and turn off work great. There is almost no lag when the audio source starts feeding signal. I’m using an AirPort Express using AirPlay, and that has a mini phono (stereo headphone) to RCA feeding it. Here are my CONS in order of importance (no show stoppers): In bridge mode, it does mix the channels to mono, but you can’t control the left and right speakers independently for the bridged channel/zone. Only the left gain is used and it controls the max volume for each speaker in the pair. I didn’t have this level of control before so it isn’t a show stopper, but since the one of the exterior speaker is close to a seating area and the other isn’t (pointing to the pool) independent control would have been nice. BTW, I used bridge for to power boost and because stereo didn’t make sense with the speakers outside. The gain control for each speaker is very small and is on the rear. It can make tweaking things more inconvenient. Also, it necessitates having some sort of volume control either at the speaker or at the audio source, because you won’t be using these to control volume day-to-day. The amp has a slight hum when running. This doesn’t bother me because the amp is mounted somewhere without people regularly near, but if you were in the same room it could be annoying. This isn’t really a con, but be aware this is fairly large and fairly heavy. If you are putting it on a shelf, make sure you have room for the speaker wires and the power connections. This probably adds another 1.5 inches to its depth, and I’d recommend at least 2 inches so you’re not squishing everything.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well-built, cost-effective, nice features
*by S***L on August 23, 2022*

This is powering a whole-house sound system, so sound quality isn't exactly primary concern; however, it's driving a couple of Pyramids in the living room, and it sounds just fine. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it has an auto-sensor and auto-shut-off setting; this allows me to hook the amp up to an odroid and play music without having to either leave the amp on 24/7, fuss with manually turning it on/off, or figure out how to hook up the media server to the 12V power trigger. The amp shuts off after 15 seconds (? -- ish) of silence, and turns itself on a few seconds after it senses signal on the audio source. I had a trio of cheaper, 4-zone amps which had altogether cost me as much as this amp; two of them simply stopped working over time -- this amp is a much better value for the same money.

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