NAD CI 8-120 DSP Multi-Channel Amplifier

Smart CI Solution with Audiophile Performance for Distributed Audio

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
• 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

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

All specs are measured according to IHF 202 CEA 490-AR-2008 standard. THD is measured using AP AUX 0025 passive filter and AES 17 active filter.

LINE INPUT SPEAKER OUT

• Continuous Output Power into 8 Ohms
• >120 W (all channels driven)
• >130 W (two channels driven)
• 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)
• THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
• <0.05 % (1 W to 100 W 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio
• >88 dB (A-weighted 500 mV input ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
• 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)
• 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

DIMENSION 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)