Questions & Answers

• Question:

  What are the differences between A2+ the original A2?

  Answer:

  Here are the upgrades made to the A2+:

  • USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC)
  • Variable audio output (connect a subwoofer or wirelessly send audio to other speakers with our optional W3 wireless adapter)
  • Upgraded speaker connectors
  • Upgraded power supply
  • Upgraded accessory cables
• Question:

  Why isn't the A2+ available in the bamboo finish?

  Answer:

  We researched adding a bamboo version to the A2+ line, but found that the speaker size is actually too small and costly to produce them in bamboo using the same process as with our A5+ and P4 speakers.

• Question:

  Can I use a power inverter with my A2+?

  Answer:

  Sure, for A2+ you will need an inverter that can supply about 50-60 watts.

• Question:

  If I connect my turntable to the A2+ will it be necessary to purchase a phono preamp or can I simply connect the turntable directly to the A2+ input?

  Answer:

  Some turntables will need a preamp before being connected and others may have one built-in. With that in mind, it is best to check the turntable manufacturer’s website, the turntable’s user manual, or you can even try your turntable without the preamp first to see how it operates.

• Question:

  Can you stream music wirelessly to the A2+ with the Audioengine wireless adapters like you can with the A5+ Classic?

  Answer:

  Yep, an AC wall outlet near the A2+ is all you need to power the AW3 wireless Receiver.

• Question:

  Is the bass response any different in the A2+ vs. the original A2?

  Answer:

  In the new A2+, we've included a linear limiter which will manage the bass at the point where bass distortion starts to occur. Being a linear limiter, it will not chop the signal but instead retains the shape of the waveform, not allowing it to go into distortion. This means if you listen to the A2+ at higher levels you'll notice the bass response is tamed and not as boomy. It’s important to note that the limiter will have no effect at normal listening levels.

• Question:

  Can I use my headphones with the A2+s?

  Answer:

  You wouldn't be able to use a pair of headphones directly with the A2+s; in order to use headphones with the A2+s, you would need to include something with a dedicated headphone amp, such as our D1. All you would need to do is plug the D1 into your computer (either with an optical or USB cable) and connect the D1 from its RCA outputs into either of the inputs of your speakers.

• Question:

  If I have a subwoofer of my own, how would I use it with the A2+s?

  Answer:

  All you would need to do is connect the variable output of the A2+ into the input of your sub using RCA cables.

• Question:

  Does A2+ come with speaker grills?

  Answer:

  The A2+s do not include detachable magnetic grills.