NAD CI SA2-120 compact and powerful 2 x 120 W streaming amplifier

NAD CI SA2-120 compact and powerful 2 x 120 W streaming amplifier

The CI SA2-120 is the perfect solution for installation professionals who need a powerful, scalable and integrable amplifier for modern AV systems.

• 2 x 120 W or 4 x 60 W DirectDigital™ amplification
• Dynamic Load Management detects the number of speakers and distributes power optimally
• Compact 1/3 width x 1U height rack size
• BluOS multi-room streaming
• Main zone/Subzone configuration
• WiFi & Ethernet
• Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect
• Inputs: HDMI eARC, 3.5mm analog/Toslink (Dolby Decoding), Bluetooth
• Outputs: Main zone subwoofer output, 2 x 4-pin Phoenix
• speaker terminals
• Control: Control4, NICE, RTI, URC, Lutron, Crestron
• Remote management and diagnostics: Domotz
• Dirac Live ready
• Wall, rack and freestanding mounting
• Automatic thermostatically controlled ventilation

Designed to optimize installation space with a 1/3 width and 1U height, making it ideal for rack installations, the CI SA2-120 is a versatile and expandable 2 x 120W streaming amplifier specifically developed for CI installations.

The CI SA2-120 combines NAD's cutting-edge DirectDigital™ amplification technology with BluOS-hires multi-room streaming, delivering exceptional sound quality and reliable, seamless integration for up to 64 zones.

Compact and scalable solution

Part of NAD's CI Modular Series, the CI SA2-120 is designed to offer outstanding flexibility, scalability and reliability. Its compact size (1/3 width x 1U height) minimises the need for rack space, while still incorporating a powerful 2 x 120W DirectDigital™ amplifier. It features built-in thermostatically controlled cooling for improved air circulation and rack stacking. BluOS multi-room streaming ensures seamless music control across multiple rooms.

Versatile applications

CI SA2-120 can be configured for different uses:

• 2 x 120 W stereo amplifier
• 4 x 60 W multi-channel amplifier with Dynamic Load Management technology
• As a main zone and a sub zone in the BluOS system, allowing the volume to be adjusted independently for two pairs of speakers – for example, a bedroom and a bathroom.
• Flexible installation and connectivity
• The CI SA2-120 can be mounted on a wall or rack using the included mounting holes, rack ears, and locking rack connection, or it can be placed on a flat surface using its rubber feet.

It supports a wide range of signal inputs and outputs:

• Network connections: WiFi, Ethernet
• Wireless streaming: Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect
• Inputs: HDMI eARC, 3.5mm analog/Toslink (Dolby Decoding), Bluetooth
• Outputs: Main zone subwoofer output, 2 x 4-pin Phoenix speaker terminals (tool-free quick-release)
• Control connections: IR input, 12V output triggering
• Remote management and diagnostics: Domotz support
• BluOS multi-room streaming
• The device’s BluOS platform enables integration with over 20 streaming services, including Spotify, Tidal, Pandora and Amazon Music. Users can create groups and persistent groups for different zones, and control and monitor them via Control4, Crestron, NICE, URC, RTI, Lutron and KNX systems.

Dirac Live ready

Room acoustics have a significant impact on sound quality. Dirac Live support enables room correction with a license to optimize sound in all environments.