CI 980 vs Rotel C8
The C8's power @ 4ω is 70W against the CI 980's 60W, its signal-to-noise 100 dB against 80 dB, and its thd 0.100% against 0.030%. Both share power @ 8ω (50W).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,899
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the CI 980
The NAD CI 980 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier provides eight channels of clean, low-distortion amplification in a 4 stereo zone configuration, ideal for multi-room audio, whole-home systems, and light commercial installations. It utilizes high-efficiency switching technology for compact size, low weight, energy savings, and superb musical sound quality. Key features include bridgeable channels for 120W output, signal-sensing or DC trigger auto-on with auto standby, global and zone-specific RCA inputs/outputs for flexible wiring, Phoenix speaker blocks, rack-mount design (2U height), full short-circuit and thermal protection with auto-recovery, indicator lamps for clipping and protection, and extremely low noise floor. It drives real-world speaker loads including low impedance and long cable runs stably, with universal voltage support for marine/avionics use.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 50W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 60W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
- Damping Factor
- >100
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.030%
- SNR
- 80 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- Phoenix
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 483 × 89 × 323 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5.72 kg (13 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 50W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions