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 70 Watts per channel, or bridged at 140 Watts into 4-ohm loads utilizing Rotel’s proprietary amplification technology.
The oversized in-house manufactured toroidal transformer drives sixteen output devices for effortless, controlled bass energy.
For ultimate installation flexibility the C8 includes 4 Analogue inputs matrixed to all Zones. Front panel display and controls provide source and independent volume, bass and treble settings.
Control system integration is available via IP and RS232 interfaces and 12-Volt trigger.
The custom 2U height requires no top or bottom clearance when rack mounting.
The C8 is available in black only.
Key Features
- 8 x 70 Watts of robust class AB power, 4 Ohms
- Class AB amplifier design
- Custom engineered toroidal transformer
- 12 volt trigger input
- Rack ears included
Engineered with Care
| Amplification | |
| Maximum Power Output | 70 W/Ch (8 Channels Driven, 4 Ω) |
| Continuous Power Output | 50 W/Ch (8 Channels Driven, 8 Ω) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% |
| Frequency Response | Line Level Inputs: 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+0 dB, 0 ± 0.5 dB) |
| S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted) | Line Level Inputs: 100 dB |
| Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz:7 kHz, 4:1) | <0.1% |
| Damping Factor (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω) | 80 |
| Tone Controls | ± 10 dB at 100 Hz / 10 kHz |
| Crosstalk / Separation | >50 dB |
| Input Sensitivity | Line Level Inputs: 0.3 V |
| Input Impedance | Line Level Inputs: 31 kΩ |
| Input Overload | Line Level Inputs (RCA): 2.8 V |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 430 x 97 x 414 mm (17" x 3.9" x 16.3") |
| Front Panel Height | 2U / 88.1 mm (3.5") |
| Power Requirements | 230 V, 50 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 570 W |
| Standby Power Consumption | Normal: <0.5 W, Network Standby: <2 W |
| Net Weight | 16.7 kg (36.81 lb) |
| BTU Rating (4 Ω, 1/8th Power) | 1537 BTU/h |
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