NAD CI 980 | 8-Channel 4-Zone Distribution Amplifier | 3 YEAR WARRANTY

Name: NAD CI 980 | 8-Channel 4-Zone Distribution Amplifier | 3 YEAR WARRANTY
Brand: NAD
SKU: 63741
Price: 1590.00 CHF
Availability: BackOrder

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The NAD CI 980 is a 2U rack distribution amplifier with eight channels arranged in four stereo zones, rated at 8 x 50 W into 8 ohms. Designed for multi-room audio, it offers automatic turn-on, Phoenix terminals and a 120 W bridged mode.

Description
Product Details

Black 2U rack amplifier in three-quarter view

Eight channels, four zones

The CI 980 delivers eight channels of amplification from a single chassis, arranged in four stereo zones. Each channel provides 50 W into 8 ohms and 60 W into 4 ohms, and two bridged channels give 120 W into 8 ohms. One unit is therefore enough to cover several rooms in a home or a small shop.

Rear panel: two fans, line inputs and Phoenix terminals for each zone

Installer-friendly connections

At the back, line inputs take the signal from a preamplifier, an audio matrix or a control system. Each channel can be assigned freely, for zones of different sizes or speaker types. Speakers connect to Phoenix terminal blocks, and the detachable power cable makes servicing easier.

Black front panel with rack ears, four zone indicators lit

Everyday reliability

The CI 980 relies on simple, stable amplification designed to run continuously without complex settings. It switches on as soon as it detects a signal and returns to standby after 10 minutes of silence, where it draws less than 0.5 W. Its universal power supply even suits marine or avionics installations.

Amplifier front panel with its two air vents and zone indicators

2U rack format

The 2U-high chassis fits into a 19-inch rack with its mounting ears. On the front, one indicator per zone shows the protection status and amplifier clipping. Distortion stays below 0.03 % and the signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 86 dBA referenced to 1 W.

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Data sheet

Product Type: Distribution Amplifier
Power Amplifier
Features: Automatic signal-sensing turn-on: threshold above 20 mV
Automatic standby after 10 minutes without signal
Damping factor: over 150 (8 Ω, 50 Hz and 1 kHz)
Detachable power cable
Indicators per zone: protection and clipping
Universal voltage, suitable for marine or avionics installations
Voltage gain: 33 dB
Brand: NAD
Integrated DAC: No
Audio outputs: Speaker output on Phoenix terminal block
Number of channels: 8
8 channels / 4 zones
Output power: 8 x 50 W (8 Ω)
8 x 60 W (4 Ω)
120 W in bridged mode (8 Ω)
Clipping power: over 155 W (1 kHz, 8 Ω, 0.1 % THD)
Series: Classic
Sensitivity: 1.1 V (for rated power)
Installation type: 19" rack mount
Installation format: 2U
Signal-to-noise ratio: Over 80 dB (ref. 1 W / 8 Ω), over 100 dB (ref. 50 W), A-weighted
Over 86 dBA (ref. 1 W)
Power consumption: 600 W (rated consumption, 120 V 60 Hz / 230 V 50 Hz)
Less than 0.5 W in standby
Less than 26 W at idle
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Distortion (THD): Less than 0.03 % (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 250 mW to rated power)
Less than 0.03 % THD, less than 0.04 % IMD (SMPTE, CCIR)
Width: 48.3 cm
Depth: 32.3 cm
Height: 10.5 cm
Unit weight: 5.7 kg