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NAD CI 980 8 Channel Multi Channel Power Amplifier

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Description

NAD CI 980 8 Channel Multi Channel Power AmplifierThe NAD CI 980 is a high performance amplifier designed for custom installation and distributed audio systems, with 8 channels of clean, low distortion power and a compact, energy efficient design. It offers simple installation, system reliability, and a choice of trigger options, and is fully protected from short circuiting and overheating, with warm, expansive, and intensely musical sound. NAD CI 980 8 Channel Multi Channel Power Amplifier With the

The NAD CI 980 is a high-performance amplifier designed for custom installation and distributed audio systems, with 8 channels of clean, low distortion power and a compact, energy-efficient design. It offers simple installation, system reliability, and a choice of trigger options, and is fully protected from short-circuiting and overheating, with warm, expansive, and intensely musical sound.

NAD CI 980 8 Channel Multi-Channel Power Amplifier

With the CI 980, NAD introduces a new generation of high-performance amplification for custom installation and distributed audio systems. The CI 980 has 8 channels of clean, low distortion power set up in a 4 stereo zone configuration. Boasting 50 watts per channel, the CI 980 is designed to drive low-impedance speakers and long wire runs. By utilizing the latest high efficiency switching amplifier technology, the CI 980 is an all-new design built to be small, light, and very energy efficient, with superb musical sound quality for which NAD is known.

No worries, No hassle

System reliability and simple installation were the primary objectives in the CI 980 design. The 2U rack height and included rack ears make excellent use of precious rack space, while the highly efficient amplifier produces very little heat, allowing multiple CI 980s to be used in a single rack. Thermostatically controlled forced air-cooling ensures a long trouble-free service life. Phoenix speaker connection blocks make installation a snap, and a selectable local or global input further simplifies wiring. The bridging feature allows any pair of channels to become a single high-power channel.

Simplicity in Integration

The CI 980 offers a choice of DC trigger or signal-sensing auto-on with auto shut-off.

Our signal sensing circuit employs a sophisticated music sensing circuit to prevent the false triggers common with noisy source components, or other types of interference noise like RF leakage or ground loops. Rack install is made neat and efficient, thanks to inputs and triggers that offer daisy chain outputs.

Well protected, Energy-saving

The CI 980 voltage is universal, which can be important in marine and avionics installations. The amplifier is fully protected from short-circuiting and overheating, plus operation is automatically restored after the condition is rectified. Indicator lamps for each zone show protection status and amplifier clipping. With <0.5W Standby consumption and highly efficient power delivery, the CI 980 will impress with its energy efficiency.

Award-winning Sonics

NAD is in the top tier of all amplifier brands, consistently winning awards for both performance and value for money. The CI 980 offers warm, expansive, and intensely musical sound, designed to drive real-world speaker loads. You will love the way the CI 980 brings out the best performance from any speaker for a remarkable listening experience. It is also extremely quiet with inaudible residual noise in no signal conditions, important when using efficient speakers in small spaces.

Key Features

  • Eight channels of clean, low distortion power set up in four stereo zone configuration
  • 50W x 8 @ 8 Ohms; 60W x 8 @ 4 Ohms; 120W @ 8 Ohms in Bridge Mode
  • Universal voltage to accommodate marine or avionics installations
  • Compact 2U rack height with rack ears
  • Phoenix speaker connection blocks
  • Detachable power cable for easy service and upgrades
  • Indicator lamps for each zone that show protection status and amplifier clipping
  • <0.5W standby consumption
  • <0.03% THD; <0.04% IMD (SMPTE, CCIR)
  • >86dBA referenced to 1W

Overall Specifications

  • Continuous Output Power
  • 8 Ohms 8 x 50W (ref. rated THD, 20Hz-20Hz, all channels driven)
  • 4 Ohms 8 x 60W
  • 8 Ohms Bridge Mode 120W
  • Rated THD (250mW to rated power, CCIF IMD, DIM 100) <0.03% (ref. 20Hz-20kHz)
  • Clipping Power >155W (ref. 1kHz, 8 Ohms, 0.1% THD)
  • Damping Factor >150 (ref. 8 Ohms, 50Hz and 1kHz)
  • Input Sensitivity 1.1V (ref. rated power)
  • Voltage Gain 33dB
  • Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz ±1dB
  • Signal/Noise Ratio, A-Weighted >80dB (ref. 1W/8 Ohms), >100dB (ref. 50W)
  • Minimum Input Signal to Trigger (auto sense mode) >20mV
  • Time to Automatic Standby (without signal at input sense mode) 10 minutes
  • Rated Power 600W (120V 60Hz, 230V 50Hz)
  • Idle Power <26W
  • Standby Power <0.5W

Weight & Dimensions

  • Gross Dimensions* (W x H x D) 483 x 105 x 323mm (19 1/16 x 4 3/16 x 12 3/4”)**
  • Net Weight 5.72kg (12.6lb)
  • Shipping Weight 7.1kg (15.65lb)
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