Specs:

NAD CI 8-150 DSP | 8 x 150 DSP, IP Addressable Distribution Amplifier

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

• Gross dimensions (W x H x D): *483x90x435mm, 19 1/16 x 3 9/16 x 17 3/16 inches
  
• Shipping Weight: 17.6 kg (38.8 lbs)
  
  GENERAL
  
• Continuous output power into 8 ohms: 150 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD – all channels driven), 180 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD – two channels driven)
  
• Continuous output power into 4 ohms: 180 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD – all channels driven), 300W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD – two channels driven)
  
• Continuous output power into 8 ohms at Bridged mode: 280 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.02% THD – all channels driven), 500 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.02% THD – two channels driven)
  
• THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz): 0.02% (1 W to 120 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
  
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 90 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
  
• Clipping power (All channels driven): 160W(1kHz8ohms 0.1%THD), 200W(1kHz4ohms 0.1%THD)
  
• Clipping power into 8 ohms at Bridged mode: 300 W (1 kHz 0.1 % THD – all channels driven), 550 W (1 kHz 0.1 % THD – two channels driven)
  
• IHF Dynamic Power (all channels driven) – 8 Ohms: 180W
  
• IHF Dynamic Power (all channels driven) – 4 Ohms: 280W
  
• IHF Dynamic Power (two channels driven) – 8 Ohms: 200W
  
• IHF Dynamic Power (two channels driven) – 4 Ohms: 360W
  
• IHF Dynamic Power (Bridged mode, All channels driven) – 8 Ohms: 520W
  
• IHF Dynamic Power (Bridged mode, All channels driven) – 4 Ohms: 670W
  
• IHF Dynamic Power (Bridged mode, Two channels driven) – 8 Ohms: 600W
  
• IHF Dynamic Power (Bridged mode, Two channels driven) – 4 Ohms: 800W
  
• Peak output current: 26A(1ohm,1ms)
  
• Damping Factor: 150 (ref. 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 6.5 kHz)
  
• Frequency Response: ±0.5dB(20Hz-20kHz)
  
• Channel Seperation: 75 dB (1 kHz)65 dB (10 kHz)
  
• Maximum undistorted input level: 3300 mV
  
• Input sensitivity (for 150 W in 8 ohms, maximum volume): 1450 mV
  
• Analog Input audio sense threshold (one channel with signal): 3 ± 0.5 mVrms (ref. 100 Hz – 10 kHz)
  
• Trigger IN level: 3-30Vdc
  
• Standby power: 0.5 W
  

Features:

• Platform accessed through IP control
  
• Custom web UI manages DSP calibration, IP control and more
  
• 8 Channels x 150 Watts @ 8 Ohms
  
• Bridgeable to 4 channels x 280 Watts @ 8 Ohms
  
• HybridDigital nCore amplifier delivers unmatched sonic performance
  
• Effectively handles long cable runs and difficult speaker loads
  
• Dual global Inputs/Outputs
  
• 2 x Optical and 2 x Coax Inputs
  
• 2U Rack height
  
• 0.5W Standby Mode, 3W Network Standby
  
• 12V Trigger In; IR In/Out
  
• Auto Sense Turn-on
  
• Universal AC Power Supply
  

Overview:

The CI 8-150 DSP is NAD’s flagship distribution amplifier and designed to deliver the most sonically refined power available today with the stability and durability necessary to reside in a rack space. The HybridDigital™ nCore amplifier produces 8 x 150 watts per channel @ 8 Ohms and bridgeable to 4 X 280 watts @ 8 Ohms. Designed to fit in a 2U rack space, the CI 8-150 DSP delivers audiophile level performance capable of offering highly detailed sound to the most demanding reference loudspeakers. In addition to a dual bus system and analog inputs, the CI 8-150 DSP offers a pair of optical and digital inputs.

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