NAD CI SA2-120 BluOS Streaming Amplifier With Modular Architecture
23.01.2025 10:03 | ~1 minute read
The new NAD CI SA2-120 BluOS streaming integrated amplifier is a part of CI Modular Series, and offers high power with minimal dimensions - 1/3 width x 1U height. The model uses DirectDigital digital amplification with built-in thermostatic cooling, allowing installation of the amp in a professional rack and offers a power of 2 x 120 W. The platform also allows switching to a 4 x 60 W configuration and the use of an additional pair of outputs with Dynamic Load Management system.
The NAD CI SA2-120 integrated amplifier offers a rich set of commutation capabilities, including WiFi and Ethernet connectivity, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, HDMI eARC, analogue and digital line inputs, and subwoofer output. The BluOS streaming platform on board the NAD CI SA2-120 integrated amplifier enables built-in Spotify, Tidal, Pandora, and Amazon Music streaming clients, as well as easy integration into Control4, Crestron, NICE, URC, RTI, Lutron, and KNX multiroom control systems. The cherry on top is support for Dirac Live room correction. Full specifications for the NAD CI SA2-120 will be available soon.
Specifications
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Integrated amplifiers — NAD CI SA2-120
Model name
CI SA2-120
Type
BluOS streaming integrated amplifier
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
N/A
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
N/A
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
2 x 120 or 4 x 60
Output power (4Ω) (W)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
N/A
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
N/A
Weight (kg)
N/A
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