Rotel C8+ 8-Channel Multi-Zone Amplifier

Rotel C8+ 8-Channel Multi-Zone Amplifier

The C8+ includes 4 Analog and 4 Digital inputs matrixed to all Zones. Front panel display and controls provide source selection and independent volume, bass and treble settings. The custom 2U height requires no top or bottom clearance when rack mounting.

Product Highlights:

• 8-channel multi-zone Class AB amplifier
• 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.1% THD with all channels driven
• 150 watts per channel into 4 ohms (300 watts per channel when bridged)
• Oversized toroidal transformer custom-designed for clean power
• Four Texas Instruments 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converter chips
• Frequency response: 10-100,000 Hz (± 0.5 dB)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB (102 dB for digital section)
• Detachable power cord
• Rack-mounting hardware included

Connections:

• Four pairs of unbalanced stereo RCA inputs
• Two optical digital inputs
• Two coaxial digital 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: 40.79 lbs.
• Warranty: 5 years
• Our 30-day money back guarantee
• MFR # FR01277

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