NAD CI 8-120 DSP Multi-Channel Amplifier

SMART CI SOLUTION WITH AUDIOPHILE PERFORMANCE FOR DISTRIBUTED AUDIO

NAD’s 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.

Features:

• 8 Channels X 120 Watts @ 8 Ohms
• Bridgeable to 4 Channels X 200 Watts @ 8 Ohms
• Renowned NAD sonic signature
• 1U Rack Height- saves valuable rack space
• Platform accessed through IP control
• Custom web app manages DSP calibration, IP control and more
• Effectively handles long cable runs and difficult speaker loads
• Dual global Inputs/Outputs
• 5W Standby Mode, 3W Network Standby
• 12V Trigger In; IR In/Out
• Auto Sense Turn-on
• Universal AC Power Supply

Specs

• Continuous output power into 8 ohms
• 120 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD – all channels driven)
• 130 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD – two channels driven)
• Continuous output power into into 4 ohms
• 135 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD – all channels driven)
• 230 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD – two channels driven)
• Continuous output power into into 8 ohms Bridged
• 200 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.03% THD – all channels driven)
• 320 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD – two channels driven)
• Rated THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz): 0.05% (1 W to 100 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
• IHF Dynamic Power
• 8 ohm: 125W
• 4 ohm: 200W
• 2 ohm: 180W
• IHF Dynamic Power 8 ohm (Bridged mode)
• 8 ohm: 440W
• 4 ohm: 350W
• 2 ohm: 230W
• Clipping power (All channels driven)
• >130 W (1 kHz 8 ohms 0.1 % THD)
• >150 W (1 kHz 4 ohms 0.1 % THD)
• 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)
• Damping Factor: >110 (ref. 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 6.5 kHz)
• Frequency Response: ±0.5 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
• Signal/Noise Ratio, A-Weighted: >88 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
• Peak output current: >20 A (1 ohm, 1 ms)
• 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)
• Note: * Gross dimensions include feet, extended buttons and rear panel terminals. ** Non-metric measurements are approximate.