The N22 is an integrated amplifier by Audioengine that delivers 22 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms. It was released in October 2010. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. The Audioengine N22 has an MSRP of $199.
Audioengine later replaced the Audioengine N22 with the Audioengine N22 G2. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare Audioengine N22 vs Audioengine N22 G2
There are 2 Audioengine amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
Audioengine Integrated Amplifier Series
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 Audioengine N22 is rated at 22 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Audioengine provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.02% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 22 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-22 kHz) at 0.02%
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
- 95dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 22 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the Audioengine N22?
22 W into 8 ohms, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Audioengine N22 is rated at 22 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our Up to 60 watts band. The next band up is 61 to 90 watts, which is worth about 3.9dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room.
When pairing the Audioengine N22 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 Audioengine N22 Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Audioengine N22 amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Audioengine N22, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Audioengine N22 has total of 2 Analog inputs .
Audioengine N22 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
- 3.5mm Headphone Output
Audioengine N22's terminals
Bluetooth Connectivity
Audioengine N22 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 Audioengine N22. 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
Audioengine N22 doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, Audioengine N22 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
Audioengine N22 has Stereo RCA preamp outputs which can be used to connect to a powered subwoofer via an RCA cable ( as long as your sub supports this connection).
Check our
Powered Subwoofers page to find a subwoofer that will work with Audioengine N22 amp and your speakers.
Audioengine N22 External Dimensions and Weight
Audioengine N22 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 7-1/4inch x 4-1/16inch x 7-5/8inch (185.0mm x 104.0mm x 194.0mm ). The unit weighs
1.61 kg (3.6 lbs).
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 Audioengine N22 is approximately 201.8cm2 / 31.3inch2.
- Width: 104.0mm (4-1/16")
- Height: 185.0mm (7-1/4")
- Depth: 194.0mm (7-5/8")
- Weight: 1.61 kg (3.6 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~201.8cm2 / 31.3inch2
- Volume: ~3.7 liter / 1.0 gallon
Audioengine N22 - Side View
What's in the Box of Audioengine N22?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of N22:
- Integrated amplifier
- Power supply with attached 6-feet DC output cord (17.5 volt/1.8 amp)
- 6-feet AC power cord
- Two 70-inch Speaker wires (each with tinned bare wire on both ends)
- 38-inch RCA patch cord
- 78-inch Stereo mini-jack cable (3.5mm stereo mini-jack connector on each end)
- Cloth drawstring cable bag
- Cloth drawstring power supply bag
- Cloth drawstring amplifier bag
- Setup guide
- Audioengine product brochure
Audioengine N22 - What's in the Box
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Audioengine N22 Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for Audioengine N22
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the Audioengine N22 by the manufacturer.
Audioengine N22 Lifestyle
| General |
| Brand |
Audioengine |
| Full Model Name |
Audioengine N22 |
| Release Date |
October 2010 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
22 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-22 kHz |
| THD |
0.02% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
95 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
|
| 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 |
2 |
| Phono Input |
No |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
No |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
No |
| USB Input |
No |
| USB Type |
USB-A(power or charge a USB bus-powered device) |
| Preamp Outputs |
Stereo RCA |
| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
No |
| Headphone Output |
3.5mm |
| Removable Power Cord |
AC power adapter |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
185.0mm (7-1/4") |
| Width |
104.0mm (4-1/16") |
| Depth |
194.0mm (7-5/8") |
| Weight |
1.61 kg (3.6 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
3 Years |