Orchard Audio, in collaboration with Soundfield Audio, is proud to announce the debut of a revolutionary new product at the NYC International Audio Show: a 4-channel, 1200 watt plate amplifier with integrated DSP.
A plate amplifier is essentially a self-contained power amp module, typically mounted directly onto the rear panel of a loudspeaker enclosure. It integrates the amplification circuitry, input connections, and a DSP with crossover controls into a single, compact unit. For the listener, it means fewer boxes, shorter signal paths, and a more direct connection between source and transducer (driver). By embedding the amp into the speaker cabinet, designers can optimize the amp-speaker synergy, especially in low-frequency reproduction, where damping factor and driver control are critical.
Orchard Audio’s cutting-edge plate amplifier, which uses our award-winning Starkrimson technology, marks a significant leap forward in active speaker design, delivering precision control, immense power, and advanced signal processing—all in a compact plate-mounted form factor. Engineered to meet the demands of high-fidelity enthusiasts and professional audio environments alike, the amplifier offers:
Four independent channels of amplification for complex multi-driver configurations
1200 watts of total output power, ensuring dynamic headroom and low distortion
Integrated DSP for tuning, and crossover management
Modular architecture allows for future firmware updates and customization, giving users long-term flexibility and performance enhancements
The plate amplifier will be installed in a Soundfield Audio 1212C full range cardioid loudspeaker. This speaker features:
Wide dispersion planar super tweeter
12-inch Neodymium coaxial point source main driver with ring radiator compression driver
2 x 12-inch subwoofers
DSP Delayed diffuse field rear-firing planar driver.
Orchard Audio will be in room 107 at the NYC International Audio Show, October 24-26, 2025.
