Smart CI Solution with Audiophile Performance for Distributed AudioOur 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 Amplifier8 Channels X 120 Watts @ 8 OhmsBridgeable to 4 Channels X 200 Watts @ 8 OhmsRenowned NAD sonic signature1U Rack Height- saves valuable rack spacePlatform accessed through IP controlCustom web app manages DSP calibration, IP control and moreEffectively handles long cable runs and difficult speaker loadsDual global Inputs/Outputs5W Standby Mode, 3W Network Standby12V Trigger In; IR In/OutAuto Sense Turn-onUniversal AC Power SupplyGENERAL SPECIFICATIONSAll 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 OUTContinuous Output Power into 8 Ohms120 W (all channels driven)130 W (two channels driven)Continuous output power into 4 ohms135 W (all channels driven)230 W (two channels driven)Continuous output power into 8 ohms at Bridged mode200 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 Ratio88 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 mode300 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 W4 ohms: 200 W2 ohms: 180 WIHF dynamic power (two channels driven)8 ohms: 145 W4 ohms: 260 W2 ohms: 300 WIHF dynamic power (Bridged mode, all channels driven)8 ohms: 440 W4 ohms: 350 W2 ohms: 230 WIHF dynamic power (Bridged mode, two channels driven)8 ohms: 480 W4 ohms: 380 W2 ohms: 300 WPeak output current20 A (1 ohm, 1 ms)Damping Factor110 (ref. 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 6.5 kHz)Frequency Response±0.5 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)Channel separation70 dB (1 kHz)65 dB (10 kHz)Maximum undistorted input level2900 mVInput sensitivity (for 120 W in 8 ohms, maximum volume)1150 mVAnalog Input audio sense threshold (one channel with signal)3 ± 0.5 mVrms (ref. 100 Hz – 10 kHz)Trigger IN level3 – 30 VdcStandby power0.5WDIMENSION AND WEIGHTDimensions (W x H x D)*483 x 45 x 435 mm (19 1/16 x 1 13/16 x 17 3/16”)Shipping Weight10 kg (22 lbs)
