Rotel C8 8-Channel Multi-Zone Amplifier

Rotel C8 8-Channel Multi-Zone Amplifier

Performance meets efficiency in Rotel’s C8 Class AB Custom Installation Amplifier, driving 8 channels of premium audio at 70 Watts per channel, or bridged at 140 Watts into 4-ohm loads.

Product Highlights:

• 8-channel multi-zone Class AB amplifier
• 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.1% THD with all channels driven
• 70 watts per channel into 4 ohms (140 watts per channel when bridged)
• Oversized toroidal transformer custom-designed for clean power
• Frequency response: 10-100,000 Hz (± 0.5 dB)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB
• Detachable power cord
• Rack-mounting hardware included

Connections:

• Four pairs of unbalanced stereo RCA inputs
• All inputs are matrixed across all zones
• One pair of unbalanced stereo RCA line outputs for feeding signal to another amplifier
• 3.5mm 12-volt trigger in/out for power control by external components
• RS-232 port allows integration with compatible home automation products
• Ethernet port for network connection, software updates, and integration with home audio products

Rear-panel features:

• Bridge switches on the rear panel for bridging channels together
• Input "A" can be set to stereo or mono by using the rear-panel switch
  • When set to "mono", the left and right signals are combined and each speaker using input A as a source receives a mono signal

Front-panel features:

• Front-panel display shows selected source, volume level, settings, and more
  • Menu navigation and setting selection via function buttons on the right-hand side of the front panel
• Labeled zone buttons for turning speaker zones on and off

Dimensions and warranty:

• 17"W x 3-7/8"H x 16-5/16"D
• Weight: 36.81 lbs.
• Warranty: 5 years
• Our 30-day money back guarantee
• MFR # FR01276

What's In The Box:

• 8-Channel distribution amplifier
• 6.5' AC power cord
• 4 Phoenix-style speaker connector blocks (pre-installed)
• 39" Mono-minijack cable
• 2 Rack-mount brackets
• 6 Screws (flat and lock washers attached)
• Owner's Manual on Thumbdrive
• Quick Installation Guide
• Important Safety Instructions
• Warranty Card
• Rack Mounting Instructions