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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 |
