CI980

The NAD CI 980 is designed to offer ultimate reliability, easy installation and outstanding performance, without compromising on sound quality. Ideal for use in multi-room audio systems, this multi-channel amplifier offers the same legendary sound quality as NAD's best-selling Hi-Fi amplifiers. The CI 980 delivers warm, spacious and intense musical sound and is capable of driving real speaker loads, resulting in a remarkable listening experience.

Full Power Specifications

The CI 980 offers NAD's Full Disclosure Power (FDP) specifications, delivering a conservative 50 watts per channel at 8 ohms into all channels simultaneously. This ensures that there is no lack of power even when all zones are active in a multi-room system. The amplifier is bridgeable to 120 watts per channel at 8 ohms and remains stable at speaker loads of 4 ohms. This makes the CI 980 versatile and powerful enough to meet a variety of installation requirements.

High Performance Amplification Technology

The CI 980 uses NAD's latest high-efficiency switching amplifier technology, known for its outstanding musical sound quality. This technology provides low distortion and high efficiency, making the amplifier small, light and energy efficient. With 8 channels of clean power in a 4 stereo zone configuration, the CI 980 is designed to drive low-impedance speakers with long cables.

Efficient and Reliable Rack Mounting

The CI 980 NAD amplifier is designed for easy and efficient rack mounting. With a universal power supply, this amplifier is suitable for a variety of installation applications, including marine and aerospace installations. The amplifier is fully protected against short circuits and overheating, and operation is automatically restored after the fault is corrected. Indicator lights for each zone show the protection status and possible clipping of the amplifier. With efficient power delivery and thermostatically controlled forced-air cooling, the CI 980 stays cool and reliable, even when using multiple units in a single rack.

Easy Integration

The CI 980 offers multiple power-on options, including a DC trigger or signal-sensitive auto-on with automatic shutdown. The advanced music detection system prevents false triggers common with noisy source components or interference noise such as RF leakage or ground loops. With inputs and triggers that can be connected in series, rack installation is neat and efficient. Phoenix speaker terminal blocks make installation simple and quick.

System suggestion

Combinate the CI 980 with the CI 580 V2 4-zone BluOS rack mount streamer or the Bluesound NODE to create a complete high-res multi-room audio system of exceptional value and quality. Or use it in conjunction with the T 758 V3i and T 778 AV receivers, using the additional pre-outs to drive additional effect channels or a second zone. The CI 980 offers the power and performance perfectly suited to these applications.

Main Features

• Power: 8 channels x 50 watts @ 8 ohms
• Overbridgeable: Up to 4 channels x 120 watts @ 8 ohms
• Performance: Effectively handles long cable runs and difficult speaker loads
• Inputs: 4 stereo RCA inputs with loop-through
• Global Input/Output: For easy system integration
• Zone settings: Input gain for all zones, stereo/mono/bridge mode selector for each zone
• Rack mount: 2U rack height, rack ears included
• Indications: Indicator lights for each zone indicating protection status and amplifier clipping
• Energy management: 5W standby mode
• Cooling: Thermostatic fan cooling with front vents
• Power supply: Universal power supply for various installation applications
• Enable options: Auto Sense enable and 12V trigger

The NAD CI 980 multi-channel amplifier offers reliable performance and exceptional sound quality, making it the ideal choice for professional multi-room audio installations.