The NAD CI8-120 DSP Power Amplifier is an eight-channel amplifier that delivers high-performance distributed audio systems with reliability and stability. It features a hybrid digital amplifier platform that delivers stable and efficient power with high current capability, all in a slim 1U rack space, and comes with a variety of power methods and an Eco mode setting for minimal power consumption.
NAD CI8-120 DSP Power Amplifier
Our eight-channel powerhouse promises NAD’s legendary performance with reliability and stability with lots of installer-friendly features. The NAD CI 8-120 is an advanced amplifier targeted squarely at high-performance distributed audio systems. Delivering a conservative 8 x 120 watts per channel @ 8 ohm, it is also bridgeable to 4 x 200 watts per channel @ 8 ohm. IHF Dynamic Power in bridged mode is 4 x 350 watts per channel @ 4 ohm. To put it simply, the CI 8-120 will drive most anything you need in your multi-room audio system.
The hybrid digital amplifier platform delivers stable and efficient power with high current capability, all in a slim 1U rack space. To make this level of performance possible, the CI 8-120 DSP uses a customized version of the proven Hypex UcD output stage. This allows for massive power with extremely low distortion and noise in the audible range. Every detail of this design has been carefully executed to wring out every last drop of performance. Designed to deal with the demands of the CI world, it was made to handle long cable runs and difficult speaker loads.
NAD is keenly aware that reliability is paramount for a professional installer so all models will be based on tried and true amplification platforms delivering stable and reliable performance. The CI 8-120 amplifier is stable at 4 ohm impedance. A variety of power methods are available as well as an Eco mode setting for minimal power consumption.
Key Features of the NAD CI 8-120 DSP Amplifier
- 8 Channels x 120 Watts @ 8 Ohms, HybridDigital with Hypex UcD
- Bridgeable to 4 channels X 200 Watts @ 8 Ohms
- Effectively handles long cable runs and difficult speaker loads
- Ethernet port for IP control, custom web UI with virtual I/O panel and performance diagnostics
- DSP with 5 band parametric EQ, plus high and low pass filters
- 4 stereo RCA inputs
- Dual global Inputs/Outputs
- 2U Rack height
- 5W Standby Mode, 3W Network Standby
- 12V Trigger In; IR In/Out
- Thermostatic fan cooling with front vents
- Universal AC Power Supply
- Multiple Power-up options including Auto Sense turn on, as well as Eco Mode
- Control drivers for Crestron, Control4, Elan, RTI, URC.
LINE INPUT, SPEAKER OUT
- Continuous Output Power into 8 Ohms
- >120 W (all channels driven)
- >130 W (two channels driven)
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Continuous output power into 4 ohms
- >135 W (all channels driven)
- >230 W (two channels driven)
- Continuous output power into 8 ohms at Bridged mode
- >200 W (all channels driven)
- >320 W (two channels driven)
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THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- <0.05 % (1 W to 100 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio
- >88 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
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Clipping power (all channels driven)
- >130 W (1 kHz 8 ohms 0.1 % THD)
- >150 W (1 kHz 4 ohms 0.1 % THD)
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Clipping power into 8 ohms at Bridged mode
- >300 W (1 kHz 0.1 % THD – all channels driven)
- >400 W (1 kHz 0.1 % THD – two channels driven)
- IHF dynamic power (all channels driven)
- 8 ohms: 125 W
- 4 ohms: 200 W
- 2 ohms: 180 W
- IHF dynamic power (two channels driven)
- 8 ohms: 145 W
- 4 ohms: 260 W
- 2 ohms: 300 W
- IHF dynamic power (Bridged mode, all channels driven)
- 8 ohms: 440 W
- 4 ohms: 350 W
- 2 ohms: 230 W
- IHF dynamic power (Bridged mode, two channels driven)
- 8 ohms: 480 W
- 4 ohms: 380 W
- 2 ohms: 300 W
- Peak output current
- >20 A (1 ohm, 1 ms)
- Damping Factor
- >110 (ref. 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 6.5 kHz)
- Frequency Response
- ±0.5 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- Channel separation
- >70 dB (1 kHz)
- >65 dB (10 kHz)
- Maximum undistorted input level
- 2900 mV
- Input sensitivity (for 120 W in 8 ohms, maximum volume)
- 1150 mV
- Analog Input audio sense threshold (one channel with signal)
- 3 ± 0.5 mVrms (ref. 100 Hz – 10 kHz)
- Trigger IN level
- 3 – 30 Vdc
- Standby power
- 0.5W
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
- Dimensions (W x H x D)*
- 483 x 45 x 435 mm (19 1/16 x 1 13/16 x 17 3/16”)
- Shipping Weight
- 10 kg (22 lbs)
