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Bowers & Wilkins - 16 Channel, 8 Room Amplifier - Black

Model: CDA16
SKU: 6461609
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  • General
    • Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
    • Model Number: CDA16
    • Product Name: 16 Channel, 8 Room Amplifier
    • Color: Black
    • Distribution Amplifier Type: Rack
  • Features
    • Number Of Inputs: 10
    • Number of Outputs: 2
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 1.75 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 17.2 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 12.2 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
  • Other
    • UPC: 714346334568

Ensure the best possible sound from your in-wall or in-ceiling Custom Installation loudspeakers with our powerful and compact distribution amplifier. Offering 16 channels of power, the CDA-16 can fill your whole home with sound yet takes up minimal space thanks to its compact 1U design. Its flexible design supports bridging its Class D stereo channels into even more powerful mono outputs.

  • 8 rooms of power: The CDA-16 offers 50W per each of its 16 channels so you can easily power 8 pairs of in-ceiling or in-wall speakers in your home.
  • 1U Design: At 1.8" in height, the CDA-16 offers incredible power density in a compact package. Place on a shelf with suppied feet, or remove them and rack mount the amplifier with supplied rack ears.
  • Active Cooling: CDA-16 uses 2 low-noise fans and optimized airflow to maintain thermal stability.
  • Input Flexibility: Whether you want to share one global source with your entire home or use separate sources for individual rooms, CDA-16 has you covered.
  • Bridgeable outputs: Need more power than 50W per channel? Combine two channels (1 zone) for 200W for driving larger speakers. A total of 8 bridged channels is possible.
Whats Included
  • 2 Rack Mount Ears with screws
  • Four feet with screws
  • 8 Phoenix Connectors for Speaker Wire
  • Power Cord

Q: What is the amplifier's design?

A: The amplifier has a compact 1U design.

Q: Can the amplifier's channels be bridged for more powerful mono outputs?

A: The CDA-16 amplifier's flexible design allows for bridging its Class D stereo channels. This creates even more powerful mono outputs.

Q: What is the amplifier's size?

A: The CDA-16 distribution amplifier has a compact 1U design.

Q: Does the amplifier come with a warranty?

A: This amplifier does not come with a parts or labor warranty.

Q: How many channels of power does the amplifier offer?

A: This amplifier offers 16 channels of power.

Q: What is the return policy for this hardware in the event it doesn't work for us?

A: Hello, I have attached a link to Best Buy's return policy for your reference. - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/help-topics/return-exchange-policy/pcmcat260800050014.c?id=pcmcat260800050014

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