CDA-16 - Distribution Amplifier (100W x 16 Ch @4Ohms)
Our CDA-16 distribution power amplifier can drive any Bowers & Wilkins custom installation speaker to new heights of performance. Offering 16 channels of power, the CDA-16 can enable your whole home with sound yet takes up minimal space thanks to its compact 1U design. Its configurable specification supports bridging of its Class D stereo channels into even more powerful mono outputs, if needed.
Features
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16 channels distribution amplification in 8 zones with a powerful 100 watts per channel to deliver high-resolution audio.
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Engineered to work with any Bowers & Wilkins installation speakers.
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Highly flexible usage / configuration – Zone L/R outputs can be bridged to provide a mono output of double the power.
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Three power mode control options – on, auto detect or 12V trigger.
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Robust and reliable protection features, preventing damage due to overload, short circuits or heat.
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Ultra-compact rack-mount design (1 rack unit), easy to install and configure.
Specifications
Audio Specifications
Load impedance range:
>3Ω per channel (>6Ω in bridge mode)
Output Power per channel, non-clipped:
>50W into 8Ω
>100W into 4Ω
Output Power bridge mode, non-clipped:
>200W into 8Ω
Output Power total, all channels:
>400W short term
>200W continuous average
DC offset voltage:
<50mV
Frequency Response (-3dB):
<10Hz to >50kHz, any load impedance
Frequency response accuracy 20Hz-20kHz:
±0.5dB
Signal to Noise ratio (Ref. 50W/8Ω):
>100dB A-Weighted
THD+N (1kHz, 12.5W, 4Ω):
typically 0.05%
Voltage Gain:
34.9dB to - infinity, adjustable
Input impedance:
15KΩ
Maximum input voltage:
6.8V peak (4.8V rms sine wave)
Signal sense threshold:
2.5mV (independent of Gain setting)
Wake-up time:
<0.2s (If other zones active)
<2s (From all zones inactive)
Turn-off time:
15 minutes from last signal detected
12V trigger input threshold:
typically 3V (recommended input is 5-15V)
Controls & Indicators
Front panel:
1 x Power LED (unit active – White, Fault – Red)
8 x Zone status LEDs (Signal present – White, Fault – Red)
Rear panel:
8 x 2-position DIP switches (link to global input)
1 x 3-position switch (power mode: on, auto detect, 12V trigger) 8 x input gain control with Clip indicator LEDs
Connectors
Input:
8 x RCA (pair) Phono socket, line in (global in shared with Zone 8)
Output:
1 x RCA (pair) Phono socket (global out)
8 x 5.08mm Pitch 4-way Phoenix Combicon style
12V trigger control:
1 x 3.5 mm jack - 12V trigger IN
1 x 3.5 mm jack - 12V trigger OUT (Maximum 100mA pass-through)
Power
Power consumption:
<0.5W All zones inactive
<45W All zones idling
300W maximum average
1,000W peak
AC supply:
100-240V 50/60Hz
AC inlet:
IEC C14, switched
Thermal
Thermal dissipation:
1.7 BTU/hr (standby),
150 BTU/hr (Idle),
400 BTU/hr (max)
Dimensions
Height: 44.5 mm (1.8 in) 1U [55.5 mm (2.2 in) plus feet]
Width: 437 mm (17.2 in)
Depth: 310 mm (12.2 in)
Net weight: 4.5kg (9.9lb)
Finish: Black