The PA 2000 R is an integrated amplifier by T+A that delivers 100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms. It was released in 2019. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. Speakers connect via binding posts. The T+A PA 2000 R has an MSRP of $11,490.
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 T+A PA 2000 R is rated at 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms.
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
How loud will 100 watts actually play in your room? →
Which speakers suit the T+A PA 2000 R?
100 W into 8 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
T+A PA 2000 R is rated at 100 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 91 to 120 watts band. The next band up is 121 to 180 watts, which is worth about 1.5dB 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. Plenty of systems are better served by the 61 to 90 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the T+A PA 2000 R 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 T+A PA 2000 R Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the T+A PA 2000 R 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 | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the T+A PA 2000 R, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
T+A PA 2000 R has total of 5 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 5
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Yes Headphone Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
T+A PA 2000 R 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 T+A PA 2000 R. 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 2 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
T+A PA 2000 R doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, T+A PA 2000 R has to be paired with a Phono Preamp that is MM (Moving Magnet) or/and MC (Moving COil) depending on your cartridge type.
Balanced connections
T+A PA 2000 R has a balanced XLR input. A balanced cable carries the signal twice, on two conductors of opposite polarity. Interference picked up along the way lands on both equally and cancels when the two are recombined at the far end, so the longer the cable run and the noisier the surroundings, the more the connection is worth. Whether a balanced connection also yields more power depends on how the amplifier is built inside - some are balanced end to end, others convert to single-ended internally and deliver the same power either way, so it is worth reading the maker's own wording rather than assuming.
T+A PA 2000 R External Dimensions and Weight
T+A PA 2000 R has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 3-1/4 x 18-1/8 x 15-15/16 inch (82 x 460 x 405 mm ). The unit weighs
10.43 kg (23 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 T+A PA 2000 R is approximately 1863.0cm2 / 288.8inch2.
- Width: 460.0mm (18-1/8")
- Height: 82.0mm (3-1/4")
- Depth: 405.0mm (15-15/16")
- Weight: 10.43 kg (23 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1863.0cm2 / 288.8inch2
- Volume: ~15.3 liter / 4.0 gallon
Available colors
T+A PA 2000 R is available in Black and Silver color options.
| General |
| Brand |
T+A |
| Full Model Name |
T+A PA 2000 R |
| Release Date |
2019 |
| 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 |
100 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
|
| THD |
|
| Minimum Impedance |
|
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
5 |
| Phono Input |
No |
| Headphone Output |
Yes |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding posts |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
82.0mm (3-1/4") |
| Width |
460.0mm (18-1/8") |
| Depth |
405.0mm (15-15/16") |
| Weight |
10.43 kg (23 lbs) |
| Available Colors |
Black,Silver |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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How much power does the T+A PA 2000 R have?
The T+A PA 2000 R delivers 100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms.
Does the T+A PA 2000 R use vacuum tubes?
No. The T+A PA 2000 R is a solid-state amplifier - there are no vacuum tubes in it.
What amplifier class is the T+A PA 2000 R?
The T+A PA 2000 R uses a Class A/B amplifier design. Class A/B is the traditional linear design: it runs warmer and is less efficient than Class D, but it is long valued for its natural, low-distortion sound.
Does the T+A PA 2000 R have a built-in DAC?
No. The T+A PA 2000 R has no built-in DAC, so a digital source such as a streamer or CD transport needs its own converter, or you connect it over analogue.
Can I connect a turntable to the T+A PA 2000 R?
No. The T+A PA 2000 R has no phono input, so a turntable needs an external phono preamp (or a deck with one built in) before it can be connected.
Does the T+A PA 2000 R have Bluetooth?
No. The T+A PA 2000 R does not have Bluetooth built in; you would need an external Bluetooth receiver connected to one of its inputs.
Does the T+A PA 2000 R have a headphone output?
Yes. The T+A PA 2000 R has a Yes-inch headphone output on the front panel for private listening.
How much does the T+A PA 2000 R cost?
The T+A PA 2000 R has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $11,490.
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