Vanco International LLC announced the Beale Street Audio BA330EARC, a compact 3-channel, 30-watt-per-channel Class D amplifier with eARC/ARC, integrated DSP and multiple control options. The amplifier targets residential, hospitality and resimercial installations where integrators need better TV audio without a large equipment footprint.
Key Things to Know
- 3-channel Class D amplifier rated at 30 watts per channel
- eARC/ARC support via HDMI, plus dual RCA and SPDIF inputs
- Subwoofer and pre-amp audio outputs
- Integrated DSP with EQ, shelving, limiting and per-source mixing
- Front-panel, IR, RS232 and IP control with trigger capability
- Volume control through the TV remote when using ARC or eARC
- Ships Q4 2026; preview at CEDIA Expo 2026, Booth #1906
What Is the Beale Street Audio BA330EARC?
The BA330EARC is a compact 3-channel Class D amplifier that delivers 30 watts per channel with eARC/ARC, integrated DSP and flexible control. It connects displays, streaming sources, gaming consoles and analog audio devices to architectural speakers, passive LCR configurations or subwoofers. The design gives integrators a way to push audio beyond the TV without adding a rack full of gear.
Where Does the Amplifier Fit in an Installation?
The BA330EARC fits behind a display, inside a recessed media box or anywhere space is tight. Its compact form factor removes the placement headaches that come with larger amplifiers. That flexibility matters in both custom residential jobs and commercial spaces where equipment has to disappear.
What Inputs and Outputs Does It Offer?
The amplifier supports eARC/ARC through HDMI, along with dual RCA and SPDIF inputs. On the output side, it provides subwoofer and pre-amp audio outputs. This mix lets integrators route audio from smart TVs, streaming boxes and legacy sources into a single system.
How Does the Integrated DSP Help?
The integrated DSP lets installers tune the system to the room with EQ, shelving and limiting. It also supports EQ adjustment and mixing for each source, so integrators can dial in performance per input rather than settling for one profile. These tools reduce guesswork during setup and help match audio to the space.
What Control Options Are Available?
The BA330EARC offers front-panel, IR, RS232 and IP control with trigger capabilities. When integrators use eARC or ARC, end users can adjust volume with the familiar TV remote. The additional control paths cover more advanced residential and commercial integration needs.
What Speaker Setups Does It Support?
The 3x30W output suits LCR-style speaker layouts, compact media systems and TV-based audio that needs more than basic two-channel sound. Integrators can pair the amplifier with Beale Street Audio speakers and subwoofers, including in-wall LCR speakers, in-ceiling subwoofers and powered in-room subwoofers. That range gives integrators a flexible foundation for residential and resimercial systems.
Why Does eARC Matter for Commercial and Residential AV?
ARC and eARC matter because so much content now starts at the display or a streaming source. In sports bars, clubhouses and other SMB environments, operators need reliable ways to route audio from displays into speaker systems. In homes, owners want the simplicity of a smart TV alongside the impact of custom audio.
“ARC and eARC are becoming more relevant across both residential and commercial projects because so much content now starts at the display or a streaming source,” says Brandon White, director of product development at Vanco. “With the BA330EARC, we wanted to give integrators a compact, flexible amplifier that keeps the system simple for the end user while still giving the installer the inputs, outputs, DSP and control options they need.”
When Can Integrators Get It?
The BA330EARC is expected to ship in Q4 2026. Integrators can preview the amplifier at Vanco booth #1906 during CEDIA Expo 2026.
