Specs:

NAD CI980 | 8 Channel Amplifier

Continuous Output Power

• 8 Ohms: 8 x 50W (ref. rated THD, 20Hz-20Hz, all channels driven)
  
• 4 Ohms:8 x 60W
  
• 8 Ohms (Mono, 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 Sensativity:1.1V (ref. rated power)
  
• Voltage Gain: 33dB
  
• Frequency Response: ±1dB (ref. 20Hz-20kHz)
  
• Signal/Noise Ratio, A-Weighted:>80dB (ref. 1W), >100dB (ref. 50W)
  
• Minimum Input Signal to trigger (auto sense mode):>20mV
  
• Time to Automatic Standby (without signal at input sense mode): 10 minutes
  
  GENERAL
  
• Rated Power: 600W (120V 60Hz, 230V 50Hz)
  
• Idle Power: <26W
  
• Standby Power: <0.5W
  
• Dimensions (W x H x D)*: 483 x 105 x 323mm (19 x 4 3/16 x 12 3/4”)**
  
• Net Weight: 5.72kg (12.6lb)
  
• Shipping Weight: 7.1kg (15.65lb)
  
  
  

Features:

• Eight channels of clean, low distortion power set up in four stereo zone configuration
  
• 50 W 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
  
• <0.5 W standby consumption
  
• <0.03% THD; <0.04% IMD (SMPTE, CCIR)
  
• >86dBA referenced to 1W
  

Overview:

Top-of-the-line, eight channel amplification for custom installation and distributed audio systems. Outfitted with the latest high-efficiency switching technology, the component is smaller and lighter, while maintaining low distortion and impedance, even with long wire runs.

RELIABLE, FLEXIBLE, EASY Reliability, flexibility, and ease of installation of the CI 980 is unsurpassed. Its design is space-efficient and will fit into standard racking units with rack ears and Phoenix speaker connection blocks. The amplifier is fully protected from short circuit and overheating, and automatically restores operation after a condition is rectified. The CI 980 is incredibly flexible, with selectable local or global inputs and the ability to bridge channels to create a single high-power channel.

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