Features
- 16 channels distribution amplification in 8 zones with a powerful 100 watts
per channel to deliver high-resolution audio. - Engineered to work with any Bowers & Wilkins installation speakers.
- Highly flexible usage / configuration – Zone L/R outputs can be bridged to
provide a mono output of double the power. - Three power mode control options – on, auto detect or 12V trigger.
- Robust and reliable protection features, preventing damage due to overload,
short circuits or heat. - Ultra-compact rack-mount design (1 rack unit), easy to install and configure.
Specifications
Load impedance range: >3Ω per channel (>6Ω in bridge mode)
Output Power per channel, >50W into 8Ω
non-clipped: >100W into 4Ω
Output Power bridge mode, >200W into 8Ω
non-clipped:
Output Power total, >400W short term
all channels: >200W continuous average
DC offset voltage: <50mV
Frequency Response (-3dB): <10Hz to >50kHz, any load impedance
Frequency response accuracy ±0.5dB
20Hz-20kHz:
Signal to Noise ratio >100dB A-Weighted
(Ref. 50W/8Ω):
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)
Package Contents: Bowers & Wilkins Rack Mount CI Amplifier CDA-16 UK/EC; Power Cable; Installation Accessories; Manual.