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Tech Specs

Desktop Flex Kit (Open Box)

Powerful, detailed sound at your desk or turntable starts here. The Desktop Flex Kit pairs our N22 Gen 2 Desktop Amplifier with Bluetooth aptX (Open Box) with a pair of A2+, HD3 or A1 Passive Speakers (Open Box), delivering a setup built for music lovers who want more from their space. The N22 is a powerful integrated desktop amp that drives a wide range of speakers and features a built-in headphone amp for private listening, and Bluetooth aptX for wireless streaming. The included pair of Open Box passive speakers and Open Box N22 were tested to like new status and are exclusively available in this package only.
Quickstart Guide

Technical Specifications

Quickstart Guide

A2+ Wireless Quick Setup

Step 1: Connect the included speaker wire from the A2+ left (powered) speaker to the right (passive) speaker, observing proper polarity to each speaker connector.

1) Use your thumb and finger to unscrew the binding post connectors on the back of each speaker.

2) Insert each speaker wire into the holes on the side of binding post connectors, making sure to connect the positive (+) terminal on the left speaker to the positive (+) terminal on the right speaker.

3) Retighten the binding posts with your fingers.

4) Verify that only the exposed portion of the speaker wire is secured firmly in each connector.

5) Make sure that none of the speaker wire strands have come in contact with an adjoining terminal.

Step 2: Verify that the volume/power knob on the rear panel of the left speaker is in the OFF position by rotating the knob until it clicks off..

Step 3: Connect the cable from the external power supply to the A2+ left speaker rear panel.

Step 4: Connect the Ac power cord to the other end of the power supply, and plug the cord into a functioning power outlet. A light on the power supply should be illuminated.

Wireless Connection

Step 1: Turn power on via the rear panel volume/power knob.
A2+ Wireless will automatically go into Bluetooth "pair mode" and the Pair button on the A2+ Wireless rear panel will start flashing.

Step 2:: On your device (phone, tablet, computer, etc), turn on Bluetooth and go to Bluetooth preferences.

Step 3: Select "Audioengine A2+" to pair and connect. The Pair indicator on the A2+ rear panel should be solid.

Step 4: Play your music and adjust volume levels on A2+ Wireless and your device.

Step 5: To add additional devices put A2+ back into pair mode by disconnecting A2+ from your device or by pressing and holding the Pair button on the A2+ Wireless rear panel until the pair indicator starts flashing. Repeat steps 2-4 to connect another device.

A2+ can wirelessly connect to only one device at a time, however it will pair with and remember up to 6 different devices.

Wired Connection

Step 1: Connect an audio cable between your device and one of the inputs on the A2+ rear panel.

Step 2: Play your music and adjust the volume on the speakers and your device to the desired listening levels.

USB Audio Connection

Step 1: Connect the included USB cable between your computer and the USB input on the rear panel of the left powered speaker.

Step 2: If using Windows, the A2+ should be recognized automatically. For MacOS, under System Preferences/Sound/Output, select "Audioengine A2+".

For the full setup guide, download the attached PDF:
A2+ Wireless Quickstart Guide

Troubleshooting

N22 Troubleshooting Tips

The following troubleshooting tips can help diagnose and correct most concerns with the N22. We have attempted to make this list as comprehensive as possible. So, even though some of these may not apply to your issue, please still go through each one.

If the power indicator LED on the N22's external power supply unit is not on, then try these tips:

  1. Connect the AC power cord to the power supply unit and to a working AC power outlet.
  2. Plug the cable at the other end of the power supply into the rear of the N22.

If the power supply light is on but you are experiencing an audio-related issue, try these tips:

  1. Verify that the volume/power control on the front panel is not all the way down or off.
  2. Ensure that your audio source is on and that the volume level is not too low.
  3. Check speaker wire connections from the amp to the speakers by removing the speaker wire from each speaker and then reconnecting. Also check the speaker wire polarity by verifying that the wires are going to same terminals on both speakers.
  4. Unplug and reconnect the cable(s) from your audio source(s) to the amplifier.
  5. Try decreasing the volume of the input audio source and increase the volume of the N22 amp.
  6. Try using different audio input sources and/or devices to see if the problem follows.
  7. Listen with headphones if possible to see if the issue is present there as well.
  8. Try swapping your left and right speaker to see if the issue remains in the same channel or if it follows the speaker.
  9. When using the N22 with a computer, make sure the volume is up on your media player, internet radio, master control, device volume, etc. and that the balance control is centered.
  10. If you are using a wireless adapter, preamp, or an external DAC with your N22, remove these (temporarily) and connect the audio source directly to the speakers.
  11. If your input source has its own EQ (equalizer), please make sure the low end is at a moderate level. Too much bass in your signal can cause some unwanted distortion.
  12. Move your N22 and speakers to a different location to see if something is causing interference in the current setup. Something as simple as a wireless internet router, cordless or mobile phone, or halogen lamp nearby can cause interference.