{"product_id":"nad-ci-8-120-dsp-v2-distribution-amplifier","title":"NAD CI 8-120 DSP V2 Distribution Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eRack-friendly DSP amplification for clean installed systems that need strong sound and reliable control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhen Every Room Needs Its Own Tuning\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhole-home audio can become uneven quickly. One room sounds thin, another gets boomy, another needs more power, and the control system can only do so much if the amplifier cannot adapt behind the scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe right CI amplifier should help Audio Two make the hidden speakers feel more consistent from room to room while keeping daily use simple.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePower, DSP, and Control in One Rack Space\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe use the NAD CI 8-120 DSP V2 because it delivers eight channels of DSP-enabled custom-install amplification in a 1U rack space. NAD rates it at 8 x 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with consecutive channel pairs bridgeable to 200 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat makes it a practical backbone for serious multi-zone projects where Audio Two can connect the right sources, use BluOS for music and zone control where that is enough, build Control4 scenes when the system is broader, design AVA control where the interface matters, and feed rooms that still sound like part of a premium home system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat the Specs Won't Tell You\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHidden Speakers Can Feel More Consistent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe CI 8-120 DSP V2 gives each channel access to DSP tuning, which helps Audio Two correct some of the differences created by room layout and speaker placement. The result is a system that feels more coherent across zones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rack Uses Space Efficiently\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 1U chassis is valuable in a custom rack because space disappears quickly. The CI 8-120 DSP V2 keeps eight amplified channels organized without making the rack larger than it needs to be.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl and Service Are Built Into the Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe NAD web app allows setup, configuration, calibration, reboot, reset, preset management, and firmware updates over the network. Published Control4 driver support gives Audio Two a clearer path for integrating the amplifier into a larger control system, while BluOS can handle music and zone control where the project does not need more than that, and AVA can make the room-side interface feel simple where designed into the system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Two Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe CI 8-120 DSP V2 is the workhorse choice when the system needs strong multi-zone power, DSP flexibility, and a compact rack footprint. It gives Audio Two a clean way to build reliable hidden audio without sacrificing the sound quality story.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor many projects, this is the amplifier that helps the system feel finished: the rooms stay clean, the control experience feels simple, and the music has more substance than typical distributed audio.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTech You Can Hear\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat You Hear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy It Happens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple rooms play with stronger control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 120W per channel into 8 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePriority zones can be given more headroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsecutive channel pairs bridge to 200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach area can be shaped to the speaker placement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-band parametric EQ per channel or zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScenes and presets feel more reliable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP control for routing, mute, presets, and status commands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-term support is easier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork service tools for calibration, reset, restore, and firmware updates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e8-channel DSP distribution amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8 x 120W per channel into 8 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridgeable consecutive channel pairs up to 200W\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1U rack-space design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5-band parametric EQ per channel or zone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible routing from any input to any output\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePublished chassis drivers for Control4, Crestron, ELAN, RTI, and URC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Audio Two\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is custom-install infrastructure for a designed Audio Two system. Audio Two plans the zone layout, matches the speakers and sources, builds the rack, configures BluOS, Control4, or AVA control as the project requires, and tunes the system so the technology stays hidden while the sound feels premium in the rooms where it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49080663048444,"sku":"NAD-CI-8-120-DSP-V2","price":3899.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7597\/3809\/products\/CI8-120RenderingFront.jpg?v=1649958224","url":"https:\/\/audiotwo.com\/products\/nad-ci-8-120-dsp-v2-distribution-amplifier","provider":"Audio Two","version":"1.0","type":"link"}