{"id":118858,"date":"2021-01-20T16:14:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T16:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=118858"},"modified":"2024-02-24T15:31:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T15:31:42","slug":"nad-ci-16-60-dsp-a-16-channel-installation-amplifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/nad-ci-16-60-dsp-a-16-channel-installation-amplifier\/","title":{"rendered":"NAD CI 16-60 DSP &#8211; A 16 Channel Installation Amplifier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to the manufacturer, the CI 16-60 DSP multi-channel installation amplifier from NAD\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nadelectronics.com\/product\/ci-16-60-multi-channel-amplifier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was created<\/a>\u00a0with the expectation of high-quality sound, reliability and functionality that simplifies the installer's work.<\/p>\n<p>There are 16 channels of 60 W each (8 Ohm) on board.\u00a0If necessary, each pair of channels can operate in bridged mode with a power of 140 watts.\u00a0The amplifier is based on a proprietary hybrid circuit.<\/p>\n<p>The CI 16-60 DSP output stage is based on an optimized Hypex UcD module for minimal distortion and noise.\u00a0According to NAD, the entire circuit has been meticulously tweaked and tailored to accommodate multi-channel projects that use \u201ccomplex\u201d speakers and long cables.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"big\"><\/figure>\n<p>The features of the model also included DSP calibration through a special application, several operating modes, the presence of the Eco Mode function to save energy, the ability to automatically turn on \/ off, IP connection \/ control and a 2U rack case.<\/p>\n<p>In the US market, the RRP of the CI 16-60 DSP amplifier is $ 2,500.<\/p>\n<!-- FeedbackWP Plugin --><div        class=\"rmp-widgets-container rmp-wp-plugin rmp-main-container js-rmp-widgets-container js-rmp-widgets-container--118858 \"        data-post-id=\"118858\">        <!-- Rating widget -->    <div 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