The CI8-150 is our flagship CI amplifier. Powerful and refined, with 150 watts per channel of audiophile grade amplification, this distribution amplifier will drive anything you need it to without breaking sweat, and it will do it with class leading performance. NAD CI amplifiers will redefine the way you view distributed audio systems.
Key Features
8 Channels x 150 Watts @ 8 Ohms, Hybrid Digital with Hypex nCore
Bridgeable to 4 channels X 280 Watts @ 8 Ohms
Effectively handles long cable runs and difficult speaker loads
Ethernet port for IP control, custom web UI with virtual I/O panel and performance diagnostics
DSP with 5 band parametric EQ, plus high and low pass filters
4 stereo RCA inputs
2 x digital coax stereo inputs, 2 x optical stereo inputs
Dual global Inputs/Outputs
2U Rack height
5W Standby Mode, 3W Network Standby
12V Trigger In; IR In/Out
Thermostatic fan cooling with front vents
Universal AC Power Supply
Multiple Power-up options including Auto Sense turn on, as well as Eco Mode
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
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Gross dimensions (W x H x D)* 483x90x435mm 19 1/16 x 3 9/16 x 17 3/16 inches
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NAD CI 8-150 DSP 8 Channel Multi-Zone Power Amplifier
Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued. Please contact us at 1.844.GRAMOPHONE for further
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DESCRIPTION
The CI8-150 is our flagship CI amplifier. Powerful and refined, with 150 watts per channel of audiophile grade amplification, this distribution amplifier will drive anything you need it to without breaking sweat, and it will do it with class leading performance. NAD CI amplifiers will redefine the way you view distributed audio systems.
Key Features
8 Channels x 150 Watts @ 8 Ohms, Hybrid Digital with Hypex nCore
Bridgeable to 4 channels X 280 Watts @ 8 Ohms
Effectively handles long cable runs and difficult speaker loads
Ethernet port for IP control, custom web UI with virtual I/O panel and performance diagnostics
DSP with 5 band parametric EQ, plus high and low pass filters
4 stereo RCA inputs
2 x digital coax stereo inputs, 2 x optical stereo inputs
Dual global Inputs/Outputs
2U Rack height
5W Standby Mode, 3W Network Standby
12V Trigger In; IR In/Out
Thermostatic fan cooling with front vents
Universal AC Power Supply
Multiple Power-up options including Auto Sense turn on, as well as Eco Mode
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
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Gross dimensions (W x H x D)* 483x90x435mm 19 1/16 x 3 9/16 x 17 3/16 inches
