{"id":127864,"date":"2021-04-03T15:00:30","date_gmt":"2021-04-03T14:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=127864"},"modified":"2024-04-08T16:48:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T16:48:56","slug":"bowers-wilkins-cda-16-sixteen-channel-custom-power-amplifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/bowers-wilkins-cda-16-sixteen-channel-custom-power-amplifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Bowers &#038; Wilkins CDA-16: Sixteen Channel Custom Power Amplifier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bowers & Wilkins, is proud to announce the addition of its portfolio of custom installation products for the entire home.<\/p>\n<p>Available in April, the new\u00a0<b>Bowers & Wilkins CDA-16<\/b>\u00a0multichannel amplifier is\u00a0designed to work with any existing custom installation loudspeaker.<\/p>\n<p>With 16-channel or 8 stereo-zone capability, the CDA-16 delivers maximum sound quality with minimal rack space in a compact 1RU design.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p>Its flexible design also allows the stereo channels of a Class D amplifier to be combined to create even more powerful mono outputs when needed.\u00a0In its standard configuration, the CDA-16 delivers 50 watts in each of its 16 channels into 8 ohms, boosting power to 100 watts into 4 ohm speakers.\u00a0When bridged mode is selected, the output power reaches a solid 200 watts into 8 ohms, providing ample speaker gain no matter what your installation needs.<\/p>\n<p>Connecting sources is simplified with eight pairs of RCA line level inputs for analog connection, with the option of using one of them for &#8220;global&#8221; connection, allowing you to send the same signal to all outputs.<\/p>\n<p>Designed for rack mounting, the ultra-compact CDA-16 utilizes efficient Class D amplification technology to deliver maximum power output with impressive energy efficiency.\u00a0With a height of only 44.5 mm, it easily fits into an installation rack for equipment and on a shelf with a Hi-Fi system.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/021537-02-600-150.jpg\" alt=\"Bowers & Wilkins Releases New 16 Channel Custom Power Amplifier\" width=\"600\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Key benefits of CDA-16:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>16 channels of 100 watts into 4 ohms for eight stereo zones or 8 channels of 200 watts in bridged mode.<\/li>\n<li>Eight analog RCA inputs for stereo sources in zones, plus the ability to connect a common source for all zones.<\/li>\n<li>Three power-on modes for control &#8211; ON, auto-source detection, and power-on with a 12V trigger signal.<\/li>\n<li>Reliable protection circuits against overload, overheating and short circuit.<\/li>\n<li>Ultra-compact design with a standard 1RU height for easy installation and configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- FeedbackWP Plugin --><div        class=\"rmp-widgets-container rmp-wp-plugin 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