CI SA2-120
Modular BluOS Streaming Amplifier 1/3 RU
CS SA2-120
NAD Electronics, Custom Installation, Streaming Amps, Custom Audio Distribution
Compact and Scalable
Part of NAD’s new CI Modular Series, the CI SA2-120 is designed with scalability, flexibility, and reliability in mind. With its minimal rack space requirements (1/3 width x 1U height), the CI SA2-120 still manages to pack in a 2 x 120W DirectDigital™ amplifier with built-in thermostatic cooling to drive air circulation and allow amplifier stacking in a rack. Add in the award-winning multi-room music management platform, BluOS, and it strikes the perfect balance between size and function.
Versatile Use Cases
The SA2-120 has a versatile amplifier platform which can be used in a 2 x 120 wpc stereo system or a 4 x 60 wpc configuration via the additional pair of outputs with Dynamic Load Management, determining the way the amplifier will distribute its power. Additionally, the device can be used in a Main Zone/Sub Zone configuration within BluOS, which adds independent volume control for the 2 pairs of speaker outputs, making it ideal for extended areas like a bedroom with ensuite.
Flexible to Use
Mount the CI SA2-120 to a wall or in a rack with the included keyholes, rack ears and interlocking in-rack connection design, or safely place on a finished surface using its rubber feet. Connect it to a multitude of signal-sensing inputs and outputs, including WiFi and ethernet connectivity, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, HDMI eARC, analogue and digital line ins, 2 x 4-pin snap-on Phoenix block speaker connectors, IR input, 12V output trigger, subwoofer out, and many more. Whether designing new or retrofit systems, it offers integrators an unprecedented amount of flexibility in mounting and connectivity.
BluOS Enabled
With the renowned BluOS platform available out of the box, the CI SA2-120 becomes a powerful content management tool that brings in streaming audio content from over 20 natively integrated streaming services including internet radio, Spotify, Tidal, Pandora, and Amazon Music, and capture and manage external audio sources with ease. Create groups and perma-groups for your zones, and control and monitor them with BluOS’s wider ecosystem of control system integrations including Control4, Crestron, NICE, URC, RTI, Lutron, and KNX.
Dirac Live Ready
The size, shape, and contents of a room can have drastic effects on how audio sounds. With an added Dirac Live license, any audio in any room can be calibrated to ensure your client gets the most out of their audio system.
Key Features
- 2 x 120 wpc or 4 x 60 wpc of DirectDigital™ amplification
- Dynamic Load Management auto-detects number of connected speakers to direct appropriate power to outputs
- Compact 1/3 width x 1U height rack size
- BluOS Enabled
- Main Zone/Sub Zone configuration
- WiFi and ethernet network connectivity
- Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect
- Inputs: HDMI eARC, 3.5mm analogue/mini Toslink (all with Dolby Decoding), Bluetooth
- Outputs: Main Zone sub out, 2 x 4-pin Phoenix connectors with tool-free snap on block connectors
- Robust drivers for Control4, NICE, RTI, URC, Lutron, Crestron, Josh.ai, and other popular control systems
- Monitor and troubleshoot remotely with Domotz
- Dirac Live Ready
- Flexible wall or rack mount, and surface placement options
- Automatic thermostatic fan cooling
Professional Installation Recommended
AUDIO
- Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, OPUS
- Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
- Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Dolby Digital® Downmixing to stereo PCM
- Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 KHz
- Bit Depth: 16-24
- Audio Controls & EQ: BluOS Control App
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -102dBA
- Distortion: THD+N, 0.005%
- Amplification: DirectDigital™
- Rated Power Output: Dynamic Power Management – 120W x 2 or 60W x 4 (8 Ohms)
- IHF Dynamic Power: 300W (4ohm)/200w (8ohm)
SOFTWARE & INTEGRATIONS
- Operating System: BluOS
- App Controller Operating System: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
- Processor: ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
- Supported Network File Sharing: Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files
- Album Art Supported: JPG, PNG
- Music Services & Internet Radio: 23+
- 3rd-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect
- Room Correction Software: Dirac Live Ready (In 2.1 configuration only, calibration mic not included)
- Control System Integrations: Creston, Control4, RTI, Nice, URC, Lutron, Gira, Rako, Rithum, Free@Home, Josh.AI
- Voice Control Integrations: Amazon Alexa Skills
CONNECTIONS
- Power Supply: Universal 2-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)
- Ethernet/LAN: Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000Mbps
- Wi-Fi: Built In WiFi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
- Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth 5.2 aptX HD
- Bluetooth Connectivity: Two-Way
- IR Optical Built In: No
- IR Input: 2-pin PHX connector (IR extender kit required)
- Optical/Analog Input: Toslink Optical, 3.5mm Analog
- HDMI Input: HDMI eARC
- USB In: Type A (Fat32, NTFS Formatted) – External Storage Only
- Local Server Mode
- Dual Speaker Outputs: Yes
- Main Zone/Sub Zone Capability: Yes (independent volume control over Speaker Output 2 when activated)
- Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+ (Linked to Output1/Main Zone only)
- Speaker Terminals: 2x 4-PIN Snap On PHX 5.08mm Connector, supports up to 12AWG
- Headphone Output: None
- 12v Trigger Input: x1 Programmable Trigger Input
- 12v Trigger Output: None
USER INTERFACE & CONTROL
- Status Indicator: BluOS Status LED
- Source Status Indicator: x2, BluOS/Connected Input Live
- Output Status Indicator: x2, Output pair 1, Output Pair 2
GENERAL
- Finish: Black
- Max Power Consumption: 240w
- Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
- Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C
- SKU/Version: SA2-120
- Generation: 1
Professional Installation Recommended
Data Sheet |
Control Integration drivers are available here for most major Automation and Smart Home Control Systems:
NAD Control Integration Drivers
- CONTROL4
- CRESTRON
- URC
- RTI
- LUTRON
- PUSH
- IPORT
- ELAN
OTHER
- BluOS Integration Utility
- BluOS Simple API Document
- NAD to Pronto
- PC Interface Software
- RS232 Test Program
- HTR Remote Interface
AUDIO
- Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, OPUS
- Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
- Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Dolby Digital® Downmixing to stereo PCM
- Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 KHz
- Bit Depth: 16-24
- Audio Controls & EQ: BluOS Control App
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -102dBA
- Distortion: THD+N, 0.005%
- Amplification: DirectDigital™
- Rated Power Output: Dynamic Power Management – 120W x 2 or 60W x 4 (8 Ohms)
- IHF Dynamic Power: 300W (4ohm)/200w (8ohm)
SOFTWARE & INTEGRATIONS
- Operating System: BluOS
- App Controller Operating System: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
- Processor: ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
- Supported Network File Sharing: Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files
- Album Art Supported: JPG, PNG
- Music Services & Internet Radio: 23+
- 3rd-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect
- Room Correction Software: Dirac Live Ready (In 2.1 configuration only, calibration mic not included)
- Control System Integrations: Creston, Control4, RTI, Nice, URC, Lutron, Gira, Rako, Rithum, Free@Home, Josh.AI
- Voice Control Integrations: Amazon Alexa Skills
CONNECTIONS
- Power Supply: Universal 2-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)
- Ethernet/LAN: Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000Mbps
- Wi-Fi: Built In WiFi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
- Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth 5.2 aptX HD
- Bluetooth Connectivity: Two-Way
- IR Optical Built In: No
- IR Input: 2-pin PHX connector (IR extender kit required)
- Optical/Analog Input: Toslink Optical, 3.5mm Analog
- HDMI Input: HDMI eARC
- USB In: Type A (Fat32, NTFS Formatted) – External Storage Only
- Local Server Mode
- Dual Speaker Outputs: Yes
- Main Zone/Sub Zone Capability: Yes (independent volume control over Speaker Output 2 when activated)
- Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+ (Linked to Output1/Main Zone only)
- Speaker Terminals: 2x 4-PIN Snap On PHX 5.08mm Connector, supports up to 12AWG
- Headphone Output: None
- 12v Trigger Input: x1 Programmable Trigger Input
- 12v Trigger Output: None
USER INTERFACE & CONTROL
- Status Indicator: BluOS Status LED
- Source Status Indicator: x2, BluOS/Connected Input Live
- Output Status Indicator: x2, Output pair 1, Output Pair 2
GENERAL
- Finish: Black
- Max Power Consumption: 240w
- Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
- Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C
- SKU/Version: SA2-120
- Generation: 1
Professional Installation Recommended
