Bowers & Wilkins Launches 16-Channel Distribution Amplifier

April 2 2021, 00:55
Having joined the Sound United family of brands in 2020, Bowers & Wilkins announced an addition to its Custom Installation product portfolio for whole-home audio. Available now ($1,999.99 USD), the new Bowers & Wilkins CDA-16 has been engineered to work with any existing Bowers & Wilkins custom installation speakers. In a very slim 1U design, the CDA-16 distribution power amplifier can power up to eight individual rooms with high-quality stereo sound, all from one elegant, compact component that can be rack-mounted.
 

With the ability to drive 16 channels or 8 stereo zones, the CDA-16 offers the maximum performance with the minimum rack space thanks to its compact 1U design. Its configurable specification also allows users to bridge its Class D stereo amplifier channels to create even more powerful mono outputs, if required. All channels are protected with features to prevent damage due to overload, short-circuit or heat.

As standard, each CDA-16 offers 50W to each of its 16 channels in to 8 ohm loads, rising to 100W with 4 ohm speakers. Selecting the bridging function rises the power to 200W into 8 ohms, ensuring ample control and authority whatever the installation requirements. Connecting sources is also simple, with eight pairs of RCA phono inputs for line-level analog connections with the option of using one set of inputs as a global connection that shares the same signal across all outputs.

Suitable for rack-mounting, the ultra-compact CDA-16 uses cool-running Class D amplification to ensure maximum power output coupled to impressive energy efficiency. At just 44.5mm high, it’s easily accommodated in both hi-fi and installation rack systems and offers three power mode options for control – on, auto-source detect and 12V trigger.
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