Ashly Nxe3.02 Network Power Amplifier Review

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The nXe3.02 Network Power Amplifier from Ashly Audio is the networkable version of the nX amplifier. It comes with Ethernet control, serial data control, aux preamp outputs, instant standby mode, preset recall, fault condition logic outputs, and optional network audio and digital audio capability. All these are controlled using Ashly Audio's Protea software suite. This amplifier is designed to meet the most demanding live sound and fixed installation sound systems in stadiums, arenas, performance venues, worship spaces, and convention centers.

Ashly EMS 2-Channel Base Level Amplifier 70V, 100V Rated Uses Neutrik Components High-Z / Low-Z Selectable

General
Voltage Gain	Selectable at 26 dB, 32 dB, 38 dB, or 1.4 V
Damping Factor	>250 (8 Ω load <1 kHz)
Filter	Input High Pass Filter: 80 Hz 2nd order
Distortion	<0.5% SMPTE, typical <0.5% THD-N, typical (8 Ω, 10 dB below rated power, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Channel Separation	-75 dB (dB from full output, 1 kHz)
Signal / Noise	20 Hz to 20 kHz, un-weighted >114 dB (all 3.0x models)
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
Connector	Balanced Input Connector: Euroblock 3.5 mm, 1/4" TRS and XLR combo jack
Input Impedance	10 kΩ
Maximum Input Level	+21 dBu
Speaker Output	Connector: Neutrik & speakON
Network	Control Network: Compatible with standard 100 MB Ethernet
AUX Outputs	Connector: Balanced Euroblock 3.5 mm Maximum Output: 21 dBu
Contact Closure	Remote Standby: Euroblock 3.5 mm, close contact to GND for standby mode Preset Recall: Euroblock 3.5 mm, close contact to GND for preset 1-4 recall
Data	Data Connection: Euroblock 3.5 mm - Gnd, +18 V, In, Out
Level Control	Remote DC: Euroblock 3.5 mm - Gnd, CV, V+ per input
Attenuation	Front panel, software, offset link group, and remote per channel fully off = mute
Amplifier	Amplifier Protection: Inrush current limitation, temperature monitoring, output over-power protection, mains fuses
Cooling	Continuously variable temperature controlled axial fan(s)
Environmental	Non-condensing 32 to 113ºF (0 to 45ºC)
Power Requirements
Power	At 50 Hz Nominal (Automatic Sensing SMPS): 120 VAC Operating Range: 70 to 135 VAC Minimum Power-Up: 85 VAC At 60 Hz Nominal (Automatic Sensing SMPS): 240 VAC Operating Range: 140 to 270 VAC Minimum Power-Up: 170 VAC
Connector	Power Cable Connector: 20 A powerCON
Output	For Max Output Power Per Channel, EIAJ Test Standard, 1 kHz, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% THD & Low Z Output: 2 Ω: 3,000 W 4 Ω: 2,000 W 8 Ω: 1,250 W For Low Z output, Bridge Mode, 20 Hz to 20 kHz & 1% THD: 4 Ω: 6,000 W For Output Per Channel: 70 V: 2,450 W 100 V: 1,250 W Note: All Channels Driven
Power Draw	Sleep Mode: < 1 W Standby Mode: 40 W Idle (No Signal): 55 W Note: All Channels Driven
Current Draw	For 120 VAC Sleep Mode: 0.1 A Standby Mode: 0.70 A Idle (No Signal): 1.00 A For 240 VAC Sleep Mode: 0.2 A Standby Mode: 0.35 A Idle (No Signal): 0.5 A Maximum for all Channels Driven: For 120 VAC Typical: 14.7 A For 240 VAC Typical: 7.3 A
Dissipation	Thermal Dissipation: Sleep Mode: <3.4 BTU/hr Standby Mode: 136 BTU/hr Idle (no signal): 187 BTU/hr Typical (1 / 8 Max Power): 1,360 BTU/hr Note: All Channels Driven
LED Indicators	Front Panel LED Indicators: White LED: Power Switch: On, off, standby (flashing) Red LED: Clip / Mute Per Channel: Clip @ 1 dB below full output / mute Protect: On, Off Green LED: Signal Per Channel: -18 dBu Bridge Per Channel Pair: On, off Com: On, for Ethernet data or device ID Current Per Channel: Proportional to output Yellow LED: Temperature Per Channel: On dim at 90% max operating temperature, full bright + protect at 100% Sleep: On, amplifier is asleep from audio inactivity Disable: On, power switch & front panel attenuators are disabled
Processor
Input Source	Protēa DSP Options: Analog, auto (net, AES3, analog) Note: All DSP functions can be linked to 1 of 16 link groups
Limiter	Brick Wall Limiter: Threshold: -20 to 20 dBu Ratio: Infinite Attack: 0.2 to 50 ms/dB Release: 5 to 1000 ms/dB
Control	Advanced Gate Controls: Key Engage Enable: Yes Key Frequency: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Key Bandwidth: 0.016 to 3.995 octave
Gain	Gain (with / without VCA): -50 to 12 dB, off, polarity invert Digital VCA Groups: 4 available Remote RD8C Gain: Enable per channel, 0 dB to -∞ WR-5 (neWR-5) Remote Gain: 0 to -50 dB, mute
EQ Type	For 31-Band Filter Type: Constant Q or proportional Bandwidth: 0.499 octave to 0.25 octave For Parametric 2,4,6, or 10 Band Frequency: 20 to 20 kHz Level: -30 to 15 dB Q Value: 0.016 to 3.995 octave For Hi / Low Shelf 6 / 12 dB/octave Frequency: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Level: -15 to 15 dB For All Pass Frequency: 20 Hz to 20 kHz For Variable Q HP / LP Frequency: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Q Value: 3.047 to 0.267 For Notch / Bandpass Frequency: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Q Value: 92.436 to 0.267
Crossover	2 Way, 3 Way, 4 Way Crossover & High Pass / Low Pass Filters Bessel & Butterworth Filters: 12 / 18 / 24 / 48 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley Filter: 12 / 24 / 48 dB / octave Frequency: Off, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Delay	Sampling Rate: At 48kHz (Input Time, Distance & Temperature) Speaker Delay: 0 to 21 ms Delay: 0 to 682 ms At 96 kHz (Input Time, Distance & Temperature) Speaker Delay: 0 to 10.6 ms Delay: 0 to 341 ms
Audio Metering	Range: -60 to 20 dBu Increments: 1 dB Peak Hold Indicator: Yes
Signal Generator	Pink Noise, White Noise, Sine Wave Signal Level: Off, -50 to 20 dBu Sine Wave Frequency: 20 Hz to12 kHz
Processor	Input A/D, Output D/A: 24 bit DSP Processors: 32-bit floating point Sample Rates: 48 kHz, 96 kHz Propagation Delay @ 48 kHz: 1.42 ms Propagation Delay @ 96 kHz: 0.71 ms
Mixer	Gain (0.5 dB Increments): Off, -50 to 12dB Mute: Per channel Auto-mixer Enabled: Per channel Global Auto-mixer Response: 0.01 to 2 sec Enable Ducking at Mixer: Yes Ducking LED: Per channel if enabled Metering: Level, auto-mixer level
Filters	Number: 12 In/Out per filter: Yes Lock per filter and global lock: Yes Filter Modes: Float, Restricted, Manual Filter Type: Notch, Parametric Filter Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Notch Filter: -∞ Parametric Filter: 15 dB to -30 dB Filter Bandwidth: 0.016 to 3.995 octave Detector Sensitivity: 5 levels Float Time: 5 minutes to 24 hours
Compressor
Threshold	-20 to 20 dBu
Ratio	1.2:1 to infinite
Attack	0.2 to 50 ms
Release	5 to 1000 ms/dB
Detectors	Peak / average
Attenuation	2 available
Metering	In, out, attenuation, graphical
Controls
Level	Target Level: -40 to 20 dBu
Action Type	Gentle, normal, aggressive, user defined
Maximum Gain	0 to 22 dB
Metering	Input, gain, attenuation
Ratio	1.2:1 to 10:1
Threshold	-30 to 0 dB
Gain	5 to 1000 ms/dB
Hold	0 to 6 seconds
Noise Characteristics
Gain	Maximum: -20 to 20 dB Minimum Base: -40 to 20 dB
Gain Adjustment Range	0.2 to 20 s/dB
Groups	Link Groups: 16 available
Input Channels	ANC: 1 to 2 or 1 to 4
Threshold Range	Noise: -40 to 20 dBu
Ratio	Program/Ambient Gain: 0.3:1 to 3:1
Metering	Input level, attenuation, average noise
Ducking	Trigger Threshold: -80 to 20 dBu Ducking Release: 5 to 1000 ms/dB Ducking Depth: 0 to -30 dB, -∞ Enable Ducking at Matrix Mixer: Yes Metering: Input
Gate
Threshold	-80 to 20 dBu
Range	Off, 100 to 0 dB
Attack	0.2 to 50 ms/dB
Release	5 to 1000 ms/dB
Metering	Key signal, gate LED, graphical
Dimensions	19.0 x 3.5 x 16.8" (482.6 x 89.0 x 426.7 mm)
Weight	< 28.0 lb (12.7 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight	31 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	19 x 16 x 4"

2-channel high-output, lightweight amplifier with programmable output on each channel

Power saving, Energy Management System (Ashly EMS) automatic <1W sleep mode is defeatable

Front panel power switch and level controls can be disabled for security

Neutrik Combo XLR: 1/4" TRS jack plus Euroblock input connectors

Neutrik speakON twist locking loudspeaker connectors for security, safety, and reliability

Rear panel DIP switches per channel for selection of high pass filter, limiter, input gain, and High-Z or Low-Z speaker output configuration

Ethernet port for use with control and monitoring of amplifier functions, with front panel COM activity LED

Serial data port for use with Ashly remote control devices, or RS-232 converter (sold separately) for third party controllers (INA-1)

Uses Protea software to remotely disable all front panel controls, including the on/off switch, for a tamper-proof installation

Real-time clock with event scheduler

Instant standby mode, 30% reduction in power consumption with on/off triggered by contact closure, software control, or event scheduler

Programmable power-on delay

Preset recall via contact closure, software control, remote control, or event scheduler

Auxiliary preamplifier outputs and fault condition logic outputs

Cobranet or Dante network audio (sold separately) and AES3 digital audio input with pass-through

Ducking at mixer, peak hold indicator, in/out per filter, key engage, lock per filter, and global lock

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this the correct picture for the SA120A? It does not appear to be rack-mountable as mentioned in the description.

A: The current model shipping will be the Servo 120a. This unit has rack ears built in where the 120 had them included in the packaging. Our web team is aware of this and the product page should be updated shortly.

Q: 2. Can you connect a subwoofer to this amp?

A: No

Q: 3. Why is this Marantz amplifier so expensive and it does not even have decent 4ohm performance. A lot of metal though.

A: This amplifier is not a stock item, and it is currently selling for list price. It's not for everybody.

Q: 4. Can this be powered by Ac input 220v?

A: This device 120V AC/60Hz only.

Q: 5. is the input power for the Rolls RA235 220Volts or 110 Volts or it works on both 110V /220 V?Please adviseBest regards

A: The Rolls RA235 is compatible with 120 VAC 50/60 HZ only.

Q: 6. Does the Ashly ne8250PE amp come with all the Euroblock connectors or do they have to be purchased seperately?

A: The Euroblock inputs are embedded into the rear chassis of the component. No Euroblock connectors ae included as separate DIY items for crimping/soldering onto your own wiring.

Q: 7. Does the Marantz power amplifier sounds like an amplifier with an equalizer?

A: The Marantz MM7025 provides power only, and would be paired with a preamplifier, which would have inputs for your components and equalization adjustments. The Marantz AV7706 11.2-Channel Network Preamplifier with HEOS, BH #MAAV7706 is an example of a preamp that would work well with this power amplifier.

Q: 8. Can I hook an equalizer to this Marantz stereo power amplifier?

A: Unfortunately newer Amplifiers (and Receiver Amplifiers) no longer offer the ability to connect a separate Equalizer like the older models. The current models no longer provide Input / Output ports for Equalizers.

Q: 9. When used in the bridged mode for mono, will the headphone output be mono as well?

A: When cue monitoring with headphones on the Samson Servo 120a, you will receive a stereo signal in the headphones.

Q: 10. Is this amplifier CE certified?

A: The Ashly TRA-4150 is Not only CE certified but Safety/Compliance: TUV, FCC, and RoHS.

Scott	06/09/2024
[-80 to 20 dBu] Matches with my Marantz Sr5015 perfectly. Can notice a difference with 2 channel stereo music. Super fast cross country shipping. Thanks B&H 5

Nicholas	07/07/2024
[Peak / average] Really great to hear the details otherwise lost in built in amplifiers. This is a bargain for what you get. Midrange is on-target, dynamic swings are much more evident in critical music listening, and the low end is really sweet. Runs much cooler than the built amplifier in a Denon x3700 AVR. Dedicated power is a huge improvement and really the only way to go! 5

CroRam711	19/06/2024
[5 to 1000 ms/dB] Perfect, easy integration with my SR6011 and definitely opened up my Vienna Acoustics Mozarts, which already sounded very nice but soundstage, detail and bass noticeably came alive after adding the MM7025. It’s a quality piece that performs as advertised. I’m a fan and my only hesitation is wondering if I should have gone with the 7055 to let the rest of my main surround setup have 5 channels of clean power goodness. But I think this definitely covers the most critical ground and gives the 6011 some breathing room to handle center, surround, atmos and outdoor speaker duty. Amp and system runs cool with these speakers at 85 db+ listening (fan hasn’t kicked on that I’ve noticed) but will add cooling as needed or if my new Reserve R600s prove to be a bit less efficient. All in all, highly recommended. 5

anyonymous	04/06/2024
[2 available] i use this mixer for several years, live sound and recording. the preamps are clear, full and detailed. by far the best preamps for the dollar i have ever heart. 5

TravisH	29/04/2024
[1.2:1 to 10:1] I use this product in our committee rooms, legislative house, and senate chambers. It is very easy to add and network together for the perfect control. It would be nice to have a web connect feature for internet remote access control (hint, hint). 5