NAD CI 980
NAD CI 980 8-channel power amplifier, designed for rack mounting and multi-room installations.
Description
The NAD CI 980 is an 8-channel power amplifier intended for multi-room installations. It allows several listening zones to be powered from a single unit, a typical configuration for residential installations distributing sound across multiple rooms.
It was designed by engineer Bjorn Erik Edvardsen, also responsible for several other amplifiers from the NAD brand. The CI 980 draws on the reliability and signal protection principles that characterise NAD's design approach, with attention paid to the unit's operational safety.
Its format is standardised for rack mounting, making it easy to integrate into an equipment rack alongside other devices. It features a power-on function via 12V trigger or signal sensing, allowing straightforward integration into a centralised control system without manual intervention on the unit itself. The speaker outputs use Phoenix connectors, a type of screw-terminal connector valued for its reliability in fixed installations.
This model is aimed at installers and private individuals wishing to equip a home with multi-room sound, with several listening zones powered from a central point. Its rack format and automated power-on make it a unit designed to be installed in an equipment room rather than a living room.
What to check before buying used
On this multi-zone amplifier, the Phoenix connectors on the speaker outputs should be checked one by one: loose screws, damaged threads or broken wires inside the terminal block are common after several connection cycles. The remote power-on circuit (12V trigger or signal sensing) deserves a real-world test, as this function is more prone to faults than simple manual switching. Checking each channel under load is recommended to rule out a faulty power stage, which is harder to spot on a multi-channel model than on a standard stereo amplifier.
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