{"id":133464,"date":"2021-07-01T04:38:52","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T03:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=133464"},"modified":"2021-07-01T04:38:52","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T03:38:52","slug":"nad-ci-16-60-dsp-16-channels-of-60-w-in-a-compact-package","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/nad-ci-16-60-dsp-16-channels-of-60-w-in-a-compact-package\/","title":{"rendered":"NAD CI 16-60 DSP: 16 channels of 60 W in a compact package"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NAD's line of installation products has been\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nadelectronics.com\/product\/ci-16-60-multi-channel-amplifier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">expanded with the addition of a<\/a>\u00a016-channel CI 16-60 DSP amplifier based on digital hybrid circuits, which are designed to provide high performance and stable, uninterrupted operation.<\/p>\n<p>The output stage is based on Hypex UcD modules, which have been specially redesigned for the CI 16-60 DSP.\u00a0According to NAD, it is the Hypex UcD circuit that is capable of delivering all the power you need at &#8220;extremely low distortion&#8221;.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ab35841-4263-4c41-a8da-22756441fbda.jpg\" width=\"1403\" height=\"305\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The new amplifier delivers 60 watts per channel at 8 ohms (across all 16 channels) or 140 watts when coupled in bridged mode.\u00a0According to the manufacturer, the CI 16-60 DSP can work without problems in large installations where long cables and &#8220;complex&#8221; speakers are involved.<\/p>\n<p>Among other things, the company noted the presence of Eco mode for energy saving, IP control, DSP-calibrated applications, as well as readiness for work in any automation system and the 2U format for installation in a rack.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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