NAD CI 8-120 DSP v2 Multi-Channel Amplifier

The NAD CI 8-120 DSP v2 is an 8-channel power amplifier in 1U rack format for multiroom and whole-house audio. NAD's HybridDigital technology works efficiently with low heat output, and the built-in DSP allows fine sound tuning per zone.

Why the CI 8-120?

Eight channels at 120 watts each into 8 ohms cover many parallel zones – all channel pairs can also be bridged when a zone needs more power. The built-in DSP tailors level and sound individually to the speakers installed in each zone, with no extra rack gear needed.

Technical Data

• Power: 120 W/channel @ 8 Ω (all channels), 135 W @ 4 Ω; bridged 200 W @ 8 Ω
• Frequency response: ± 0.5 dB (20 Hz–20 kHz)
• THD: < 0.05 %; S/N: > 88 dB(A); damping factor: > 110
• Channels: 8, bridgeable in pairs
• Dimensions: 483 × 45 × 435 mm (1U)
• Weight: 10 kg
• Standby: 0.5 W

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the CI 8-120 and the CI 8-150?

Mainly the power per channel: 120 instead of 150 watts into 8 ohms, with the CI 8-150's power supply sized accordingly larger. The CI 8-120 is entirely sufficient for most living spaces – for particularly power-hungry speakers, the CI 8-150 is worth considering.

Can I bridge individual channels?

Yes, all channel pairs can be bridged when a single zone needs more power than one channel delivers. This does, however, reduce the number of available zones accordingly.

Why buy the NAD CI 8-120 from HD Zürisee?

Because a clean multiroom installation lives and dies by the right channel allocation and wiring. Our technician Maurizio Nardiello plans and installs your system. Call us on +41 44 680 22 00, email shop@hdzuerisee.ch or reach us on WhatsApp 076 534 22 00 (text only, no calls).

Goes well with

From the same range, more NAD CI modules fit well, along with the whole Bluesound multiroom world.