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

Model: CDA16
SKU: 6461609
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About this product

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.

Features
  • 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.

Specifications
  • Brand
    Bowers & Wilkins
    Model Number
    CDA16
    Product Name
    16 Channel, 8 Room Amplifier
    Color
    Black
    Distribution Amplifier Type
    Rack
    Number Of Inputs
    10
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Reviews

Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Power amplifier lacking watts

    It works fine but the watts are only 50 watts a channel and bridging is mono only not very please with that slim shape though fits any where good quality just needs some more power easy hook up too I hope the new model has the ability to be Bluetooth compatible to work of my iPhone to control different rooms like the juke power amplifier does not impressed bowers wilkins sorry

    Posted by Upset

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Sony Sound Bar

    Work required multiple visits. Still not working properly. Difficult to schedule over the phone.

    Posted by Mike

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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    I felt that Antonio gave me good advice as to what amplifier I needed for my sound system. George was thorough in installing it, He made sure that the amplifier was installed correctly and also that everything else was still operating correctly after it was installed. Excellent!

    Posted by Oven

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Questions & Answers
  • What is the return policy for this hardware in the event it doesn't work for us?

    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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  • What is the amplifier's design?

    The amplifier has a compact 1U design.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Can the amplifier's channels be bridged for more powerful mono outputs?

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

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What is the amplifier's size?

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

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Does the amplifier come with a warranty?

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

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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