CI-NAP 101 vs Musical Fidelity A5cr
The A5cr's power @ 8ω is 255W against the CI-NAP 101's 500W, its signal-to-noise 109 dB against 110 dB, its power @ 4ω 416W against 800W, and its thd 0.010% against 0.008%.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,999
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About the CI-NAP 101
The Naim Audio CI-NAP 101 is a compact, ultra-quiet, rack-mountable mono power amplifier designed for custom installations. It excels in powering subwoofers, high-impedance 70V/100V line array loudspeakers, and low-impedance speakers down to 2 ohms, delivering exceptional audio quality. Part of the Naim CI Series, it pairs seamlessly with the CI-Uniti 102 and Focal integrated loudspeakers like the 1000 IWLCR Utopia and 1000 IWSUB Utopia subwoofers. Key features include stereo RCA inputs/outputs for daisy-chaining, dual Euroblock outputs for parallel speaker connections, high impedance outputs with selectable high-pass filter (galvanically isolated via toroidal transformers), level control, temperature-controlled fan, music sensing with auto-standby after 20 minutes, 12V trigger in/out, and universal 100-240V power supply. It ensures discreet, efficient performance in residential, commercial, or multi-room setups.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 500W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 800W @ 4Ω
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Impedance
- 47000Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.008%
- SNR
- 110 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- Stereo RCA
- Analog Outputs
- Stereo RCA, Low impedance Euroblock, 70V Euroblock, 100V Euroblock
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 483 × 44 × 300 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.9 kg (20 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 500W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions