The Music Amplifier is a streaming integrated amplifier by Bose that delivers 125 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. It was released in October 2022. It is a 2-channel design using a Class D output stage. It has a built-in DAC, so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed. The Bose Music Amplifier has an MSRP of $579.
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 Bose Music Amplifier is rated at 125 watts RMS into 4-ohms.
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
When pairing the Bose Music Amplifier 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.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Bose Music Amplifier, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Inputs
Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bose Music Amplifier features built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
DAC and Digital Music
The Bose Music Amplifier's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC.
Bose Music Amplifier Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓Class D output stage, so it runs cool and wastes little power as heat - which is how it fits in a small case.
- ✓Built-in DAC, so a TV, computer or streamer can connect digitally with nothing in between.
- ✓Streams over the network without a separate streamer: Spotify Connect; AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in.
- ✓Bluetooth for playing straight from a phone.
- ✓At 224mm wide it fits where a full-size component will not.
- Nothing the published specs count against it.
Bose Music Amplifier External Dimensions and Weight
Bose Music Amplifier has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 2.8inch x 8.8inch x 8.8inch (71.1mm x 223.5mm x 223.5mm ).
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 Bose Music Amplifier is approximately 499.5cm2 / 77.4inch2.
- Width: 223.5mm (8.8")
- Height: 71.1mm (2.8")
- Depth: 223.5mm (8.8")
- Weight: —
- Base Surface Area: ~499.5cm2 / 77.4inch2
- Volume: ~3.6 liter / 0.9 gallon
| General |
| Brand |
Bose |
| Full Model Name |
Bose Music Amplifier |
| Release Date |
October 2022 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class D |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
125 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
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| THD |
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| Minimum Impedance |
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| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
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| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
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| Apple AirPlay2 |
Yes |
| DTS Play-Fi |
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| Chromecast built-in |
Yes |
| Roon |
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| HEOS |
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| BluOS |
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| CONNECTIONS |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
1 |
| Removable Power Cord |
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| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
71.1mm (2.8") |
| Width |
223.5mm (8.8") |
| Depth |
223.5mm (8.8") |
| Weight |
— |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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