NAD CI 720 V2 Network Stereo Zone Amplifier

60-watt per Channel Single-zone

The 60-watt per channel single-zone CI 720 V2 Network Stereo Zone Amplifier with HybridDigital™ amplification technology is the perfect addition to today’s most advanced custom home audio systems. Featuring 60 watts per channel and powered by BluOS the CI 720 V2 allows you to access and stream 24-bit high-res music with the control of a mobile device via Ethernet and third-party control systems like Control4 Crestron RTI and URC. The CI 720 V2 is now more flexible than ever with AirPlay 2 built-in for easy integration into the Apple ecosystem.

Simple Single-App Integration & Control

The CI 720 V2 features the BluOS operating system and allows you to access control and stream music playlists to multiple BluOS Enabled zones in the home using simple touch-screen commands. The CI 720 V2’s “blade” form factor allows up to six Network Stereo Zone Amplifiers to be installed neatly into a single 3U rack space while its highly efficient energy-saving amplifier and thermostatic fan cooling adds enhanced reliability.

Hands-free Voice Control with Alexa

Add the BluOS Voice Skill inside the Amazon Alexa app and enjoy hands-free voice control of personal music collections streaming services and more using a list of simple streamlined commands. Using an Echo device you can ask Alexa to play popular songs from Tidal queue up saved playlists adjust the volume in different rooms or ask what’s playing in the Kitchen. No Echo device and want to try it out? No problem. Download the Amazon Alexa app activate the skill tap the speech bubble in the bottom drawer of the Amazon Alexa app and say anything from the list of commands.

Powerful Single-Zone Performance

With 60 watts per channel and up to 165 watts of Dynamic Power on tap the CI 720 V2’s integrated HybridDigital™ amp can drive any speaker to lifelike sound levels. By focusing on how to improve musical performance while consuming less power NAD has taken CI amplification to new lows with lower distortion lower noise and lower power consumption.

NAD RM 720 Rack Mount Accessory

A professional custom rack accessory is also available with innovative shelves that accommodates up to six CI 720 V2s without a single modification in a 3U rack space. The RM 720 includes blanking plates for a neat front panel when less than six amplifiers are installed.

Master Quality Authenticated

Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) is a revolutionary end-to-end technology built into every Bluesound Player that captures and delivers master quality audio to any room in your home. All Bluesound Players include a powerful decoder and audio renderer for the MQA system. The MQA logo shown in the BluOS app indicates that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file and lets you know that you are hearing exactly what the artist recorded and approved in the studio.

Key Features

• 1 Stereo zone with HybridDigital™ amplification
• 2 x 60W
• Subwoofer out
• 3U height ‘Blade’ Chassis up to six units fit in one rack space
• Ethernet connectivity
• Analogue audio input
• Digital optical input
• USB input
• Uses standard network protocols
• Universal voltage (100 ~ 240)
• Thermostatic fan cooling
• Third party control and automation integration drivers available

Audio

• Supported File Formats
• MP3 AAC WMA OGG Vorbis WMA-L FLAC ALAC WAV AIFF MQA HRA
• Supported Cloud Services
• WiMP Slacker Radio Qobuz HighResAudio JUKE Deezer Murfie HDTracks Spotify TIDAL Napster Microsoft Groove (with OneDrive) Classics Online KKBox.
• Supported Operating Systems
• Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or higher Apple Macintosh OSX 10.7.5 or higher
• Free Internet Radio
• TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio Calm Radio Radio Paradise
• Integration Partners
• Control4 RTI Crestron URC roon
• Rated Power
• 2 x 60W
• Rated Distortion
• ≤0.005%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio
• -110dBA
• Sample Rate
• 32 – 192kHz
• Bit Depth
• 16 – 24

Connections

Input

• Analogue
• RCA Stereo
• SPDIF
• Optical (TOSLINK)
• USB
• Type A (for USB memory stick and supported peripherals – FAT32 formatted)
• Type B Mini USB (for servicing purposes only)
• IR Input
• 3.5mm Jack

Output

• Subwoofer OUT
• Speaker OUT
• Phoenix Speaker connection block

Network

• Ethernet/LAN
• Ethernet RJ45 GigE

User Interface

• FREE Android and iOS App available at GooglePlay and Apple App Store

General Specifications

• AC Power Supply
• 100-240V 50/60Hz
• Standby Power
• 6W (Network Standby Mode)
• Dimensions (W x H x D)
• 70 x 120 x 350mm (2.81 x 4.75 x 13.81”)
• Net Weight
• 1.6kg (3.5lb)
• Shipping Weight
• 2.3kg (5.1lb)

RM 720 Rack Mount Accessory

• Dimensions (W x H x D)
• 480 x 135 x 460mm (18.9 x 2.3 x 18.1”)
• Weight
• 4.28kg (9.45lb)

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