Rotel C8+ 

MULTI-ROOM HI-FI AMPLIFIER

Performance meets efficiency in Rotel’s C8+ Class AB Custom Installation Amplifier, driving 8-channels of premium audio at 150 Watts per channel, or bridged at 300 Watts into 4-ohm loads. 

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.

Performance meets efficiency in Rotel’s C8+ Class AB Custom Installation Amplifier delivering on our 60-Year heritage of Performance, Quality and Value. The C8+ drives 8-channels of premium audio at 150 Watts per channel, all channels driven into 4-ohm speakers utilizing Rotel’s proprietary amplification technology.

The oversized in-house manufactured toroidal transformer drives thirty-two high current output transistor devices for effortless, deep, controlled bass energy. Outputs can be bridged providing 4 channels of 300 Watts per channel, capable of driving even the most demanding loudspeakers and exceptional audio clarity in critical listening zones.

For ultimate installation flexibility the C8+ includes 4 Analog, 2 Coaxial and 2 Optical (24-bit/192kHz) inputs available to all Zones through internal matrix-switching with a Priority Zone PA Override feature allowing critical announcements to be broadcasts to all Zones. The front panel display and user controls provide selection of the matrixed source input and independent volume, bass and treble settings for each zone ensuring the C8+ can be tuned to the speaker and roomcharacteristics. Device setup is also available via the front panel for easy system configuration when mounted in remote locations.

Speaker outputs utilize detachable Phoenix connectors for prewire installations with secure-locking screw terminals reducing service calls. Control system integration is available via IP and RS232 interfaces and the 12-Volt trigger input offers simplified power control.

The custom engineered 2U height chassis does not require top or bottom clearance spacing for ultra-efficient rack mounting. All rack mounting hardware is included.

The C8+ is available in black only.

MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT
150W/Ch (8 channels driven, 4Ω)

CONTINUOUS POWER OUTPUT
100W/Ch (8 channels driven, 8Ω)

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD)
<0.1%

FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Line Level Inputs: 10Hz - 100kHz, +0dB, 0 ± 0.5dB
Digital Inputs: 10Hz - 20kHz, 0 ± 0.5dB

S/N RATIO (IHF "A" Weighted)
Line Level Inputs: 100dB
Digital Inputs: 102dB

DIMENSIONS (W × H × D)
430 × 97 × 414mm
17" × 3.9" × 16.3"

FRONT PANEL HEIGHT
2U / 88.1mm (3.5")

POWER REQUIREMENTS
230V, 50Hz

POWER CONSUMPTION
980W

STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION
Normal: <0.5W
Network Standby: <2W

NET WEIGHT
18.35kg (40.79lbs.)

BTU RATING (4Ω, 1/8th power)
2744 BTU/h

INTERMODULATION DISTORTION (60Hz:7kHz, 4:1)
<0.1%

DAMPING FACTOR (20Hz - 20kHz, 8Ω)
80

TONE CONTROLS
± 10dB at 100Hz / 10kHz

CROSSTALK / SEPARATION
>50dB

DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTERS
Texas Instruments

INPUT SENSITIVITY
Line Level Inputs: 0.43V
Digital Inputs: -13.5dBfs

INPUT IMPEDANCE
Line Level Inputs: 31kΩ
Digital Inputs: 75Ω

INPUT OVERLOAD
Line Level Inputs (RCA): 2.8V

OPTICAL DIGITAL SIGNALS
SPDIF LPCM (up to 192kHz/24-bit)