Bowers & Wilkins Distribution Power Amplifier - CDA-16

Model #:CDA-16 , UPC #:714346334568

$2,600.00 / Each

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Our 16-channel distribution power amplifier can drive a mix of in-ceiling or in-wall speakers in up to eight rooms simultaneously, all from one compact, efficient component.

Distribution Amplifier

Ensure the best possible sound from your in-wall or in-ceiling Custom Installation loudspeakers with our powerful yet compact distribution amplifier.

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.

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 (1.8in) 1U [55.5 mm (2.2in) plus feet]
Width	437 mm (17.2in)
Depth	310 mm (12.2in)
Net weight	4.5kg (9.9lb)
Finish	Black