The Bijou 600 is an Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC by AudioControl that delivers 100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 200 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. Minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes the Bijou 600 compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. Thanks to its built-in 24-bit/192kHz Wolfson DAC, you can play digital sources directly without the need for an external DAC unit. AudioControl Bijou 600 has an MSRP of 899$.
There are 2 AudioControl amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
AudioControl Integrated Amplifier Series
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements.The AudioControl Bijou 600 is rated at 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms. AudioControl provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.09% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 100 watts into 8-ohms (20-20k) at 0.09%
- 200 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
- 95dB Signal to Noise Ratio
When pairing the AudioControl Bijou 600 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the AudioControl Bijou 600 Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the AudioControl Bijou 600 amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the AudioControl Bijou 600, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
AudioControl Bijou 600 has total of 1 Analog inputs .
AudioControl Bijou 600 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
- 2 Optical Digital Input
- 2 Coaxial Digital Input
Outputs
- Sub, Bridged Mono Preamp Outputs
- 3.5mm Headphone Output
- Subwoofer Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
AudioControl Bijou 600 doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your AudioControl Bijou 600. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
AudioControl Bijou 600 doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, AudioControl Bijou 600 has to be paired with a Phono Preamp that is MM (Moving Magnet) or/and MC (Moving COil) depending on your cartridge type.
Subwoofer Output
AudioControl Bijou 600 has a dedicated subwoofer output which can be used to connect it directly to a powered subwoofer via an LFE(Low Frequency Effects) cable.
Check our
Powered Subwoofers page to find a subwoofer that will work with AudioControl Bijou 600 amp and your speakers.
DAC and Digital Music
The AudioControl Bijou 600's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC. The DAC chip that is used in the Bijou 600 is the
24-bit/192kHz Wolfson, and supports resolutions up to
24-bit, 192KHZ.
AudioControl Bijou 600 External Dimensions and Weight
AudioControl Bijou 600 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 1-3/4inch x 8-9/16inch x 9-5/8inch (45.0mm x 218.0mm x 245.0mm ). The unit weighs
2.73kg / 6lbs.
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the AudioControl Bijou 600 is approximately 534.1cm2 / 82.8inch2.
- Width: 218.0mm (8-9/16")
- Height: 45.0mm (1-3/4")
- Depth: 245.0mm (9-5/8")
- Weight: 2.73 kg (6.00lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~534.1cm2 / 82.8inch2
- Volume: ~2.4 liter / 0.6 gallon
Available colors
AudioControl Bijou 600 is available in Black color options.
What's in the Box of AudioControl Bijou 600?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Bijou 600:
Integrated amplifier68-inch AC power cordRemote control (RTR-1)CR2032 battery4-Pin euroblock connector (pre-installed)3-Pin euroblock connector (pre-installed019-inch Optical digital cableRCA-to-minijack adapter4 Rubber feetInstallation ManualAddendum Note
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the AudioControl Bijou 600 Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for AudioControl Bijou 600
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the AudioControl Bijou 600 by the manufacturer.
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| General |
| Brand |
AudioControl |
| Full Model Name |
AudioControl Bijou 600 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Amp Class |
Class D |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
100 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
200 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20-20k |
| THD |
0.09% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
95 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
24-bit/192kHz Wolfson |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
N/A |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
No |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
No |
| DTS Play-Fi |
No |
| Chromecast built-in |
No |
| Roon |
No |
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
1 |
| Phono Input |
No |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
2 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
2 |
| USB Input |
No |
| Preamp Outputs |
Sub, Bridged Mono |
| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
No |
| Headphone Output |
3.5mm |
| Subwoofer Output |
Yes |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 2-prong |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
45.0mm (1-3/4") |
| Width |
218.0mm (8-9/16") |
| Depth |
245.0mm (9-5/8") |
| Weight |
2.73 kg (6.00lbs) |
| Available Colors |
Black |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |