Harman Kardon Citation Amp
High-power, wireless streaming stereo amplifier
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Product Specifications
- Rated Output Power (8 ohms)
- 125W RMS per channel
- Rated Output Power (4 ohms)
- 200W RMS per channel
- Minimum Impedance
- 4 Ohms
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.5dB
- Signal to Noise
- >110dB A-Weighted
- Power Supply
- 100-240V~50/60Hz
- Power Consumption
- 125W
- Digital Input Formats
- PCM, Dolby Digital
- 2.4G Wi-Fi Frequency Range
- 2412 – 2472MHz (USA and Canada 11 Channels, Europe and others 13 Channels)
- 2.4G Wi-Fi Transmitter power
- ≤20 dBm (EIRP)
- 2.4G Wi-Fi modulation
- DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, QPSK, BPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
- 5G Wi-Fi transmitter power
- ≤23dBm (EIRP)
- 5G Wi-Fi modulation
- QPSK, BPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM
- 5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range
- 5.15~5.35GHz, 5.470~5.725GHz, 5.725~5.825GHz
- 5G WISA transmitter power
- ≤14dBm (EIRP)
- 5G WISA modulation
- OFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM
- 5G WISA transmitter frequency range
- 5.15~5.35GHz, 5.470~5.725GHz, 5.725~5.825GHz
- Analog Input Maximum Input Level
- 2V RMS
- Analog Input
- 1 Aux (Stereo RCA connector)
- Digital Input
- 1 Digital (HDMI ARC, Coax or Optical connector)
- Audio Outputs
- 1 Line Out, 1 Subwoofer Out
- Left/Right Channel Mono Summing
- Yes
- Subwoofer output
- Mono Summing or Crossover Mode
- Subwoofer Crossover Frequencies
- 50 - 120Hz
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 8.5" x 3" x 9" (215 x 75 x 230mm)
- Rack Height
- 2RU
- Weight
- 5.3 lb (2.4 kg)
- Packaging Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 12.8" x 11" x 4.8" (326mm x 280mm x 121mm)
- Packaging Weight (Gross)
- 6.8 lb (3.1 kg)
- Tone Controls
- Bass, Treble
- Maximum Volume Control
- 0 - 100 % of maximum power
- Bluetooth version
- 4.2
- Bluetooth Frequency Range
- 2402MHz-2480MHz
- Bluetooth Transmitter power
- ≤10 dBm (EIRP)
- Bluetooth Transmitter modulation
- GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
- Wi-Fi network compatibility
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Other Connections
- Ethernet, IR Remote Input, 12V trigger output
- Google Home and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC.
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- Requires Chromecast or Chromecast built-in device.
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- The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is certification marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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- * Requires compatible device. Availability and performance of certain other features and services are service, device and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas; subscription(s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.
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- Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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- The terms HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States.
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Power and streaming in the ultimate stereo amplifier
Bring it all together, beautifully and add the power of HD streaming to your home entertainment system with the Harman Kardon Citation Amp. Power your bookshelf, floor standing, in-wall, in-ceiling speakers, or use with other Citation products to create a multi-channel wireless surround sound system. All-new Digital Loop Amplifier technology delivers 200 watts per channel allowing you to enjoy music and movies the way they were meant to be heard, with the ultimate wireless streaming experience. Stream your favorite music with Chromecast built-in™ and AirPlay or even connect to your TV via the included HDMI ARC output. The Citation Amp is also compatible with Control 4 and Creston command and control systems.
The first truly premium product of its kind, the Harman Kardon Citation range is the ultimate in state-of-the-art audio from Harman Kardon, the world’s foremost purveyor of high fidelity audio products for over 65 years.
Upgrade your wired loudspeakers with Harman Kardon Class-D power and 200 watts per channel ( 4 ohms).
Digital Loop Amplifier technology corrects the natural errors and distortion anomalies that occur in digital amplification, restoring audio quality to the way it was meant to be heard. Hear every note as the artist intended.
Easily connect Citation Amp to your TV using the built-in HDMI ARC input and control the sound with your existing TV remote.
Optimize the audio performance of the Citation Amp to suit your environment and loudspeakers. Adjust EQ, Maximum Volume, Mono Summing and Variable Subwoofer Crossover to your personal preferences.
Harman Kardon Citation Amp can be easily integrated into the most popular connected home automation control systems including both Control 4 and Crestron.
The Harman Kardon Citation Amp can be installed anywhere. Put it in a rack, on a shelf, mount it to a wall, or hide it away and use its included IR extender.
Combine the Harman Kardon Citation Surround Speakers, Citation Sub S and Citation Amp with your wired home audio system for an immersive multi-channel surround sound experience.
Relax, energize, explore. Harman Kardon Citation Amp gives you access to over 300 music streaming services through Chromecast built-in™ and AirPlay. Enjoy all of your favorite audio content, Internet radio and podcasts in stunning high-definition.
Discover new artists and access your favorite playlists from Apple Music with AirPlay. Use the iPhone app to choose your soundtrack and set the mood anywhere in your home.
Harman Kardon Citation Amp blends home audio innovation with sophisticated design in a sleek, compact package.
FAQs & How-Tos
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The 12V trigger output can be used with a stereo 3.5mm jack cable. The 12v trigger signal is present in the ring/right-ch connection.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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There are several ways to access the advanced settings. In the settings page, you can adjust settings for subwoofer, EQ and input sensitivity.
Make sure your PC or smartphone is connected to the same network as Citation AMP:
1. On a PC, go to the "Network" folder". There you can find an icon for the Citation Amp. Double click that, and you are taken to the internal webpage for advanced settings for your Citation Amp.
2. Or, in the Google Home app, go to settings for the Citation Amp. At the bottom of the page, you can find the device IP address. Copy and paste this address into your web browser, and you are taken to the internal webpage for advanced settings for your Citation Amp.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback! -
High pass filter
When the subwoofer is connected, the main channels are "Small", meaning that there is a high-pass filter. This ensures proper blending with the subwoofer.
Crossover settingsThe Citation amp supports crossover settings in the range 50Hz - 120Hz. Default is 80Hz.
Multiple subwoofers?Only one type of subwoofer is supported at a time. Either with cable or wireless.
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As of December 1, 2022, Google Assistant on third party smart displays, soundbars, and speakers are no longer able to make a voice call to a landline or mobile number on the carrier network. Voice-over-IP calls continue to work. This is due to the ongoing infrastructure improvements.
Please click here to see Google’s official statement/article explaining this.
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The Citation Amp works with Chromecast built-in (audio only), and also works with Hey Google products. For example, you can use voice commands to tell your other Google speakers to play music on Citation Amp. Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback! -
Close and restart the Google Home app, or restart your phone. Start the Google Home app again, and the speaker should now appear.
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The Checklist
Let us walk-through a list of things needed to ensure every requirement is met.
- Check your mobile device if that is able to connect to same Wireless network.
- Make sure you are within range of your Wireless router.
- Check the Wireless signal on your mobile device, does it have a weak signal then move closer to the router.
- Try both Wireless network bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz in case one of them are failing.
- You will have longer range with 2.4GHz, but less performance and most of the times a crowded network (many devices are using 2.4GHz band).
- You will have less interference with 5GHz and higher performance, however, the range of the 5GHz network has shorter range.
- Try using a different mobile device, if you have one.
- Reboot your Wireless network router and your mobile device.
Wireless Network Extender
Some houses or apartments can be too big for one Wireless network router to cover it all.
Let's talk about the issues that might appear with an Extender network.- Network Extenders that will help cover poor signal in your home, often results in poor connection and low speed performance.
- Often the Network Extender is a low budget device or not suited for having too many devices attached to it.
- Placement of the speaker is crucial as you can put it in a place where it could connect to either main Wireless router or the Extender, that will confuse Wireless network devices.
- To solve this issue, try move the speaker closer to main router or have fewer devices attached to your Wireless Extender.
- In addition, always use 5GHz connection between your Network extender and main router (best solution and performance).
One Wireless Network Name (SSID)
- You may have set the Wireless Network SSID (Wi-Fi network name) to one big Wireless network (With a main router + Extender(s).
- If the speaker is within range of both Wireless networks (Main router & Extender) then it can get confused with which one to connect to.
- To solve this issue, using two different name for your extended network will help with the performance of the Speaker and Google Assistant request.
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The Roon controller (DLNA) is not supported, but it is possible to use the Chromecast or Airplay from the Citation Amp to create a room within the Roon app (needs subscription with Roon). Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback! -
As default the line output is set to Fixed. You can change it to variable in the advanced settings. Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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