Rotel C8
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- Class AB amplifier design
- Custom engineered toroidal transformer
- 12 volt trigger input
- Rack ears included
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 Analog 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.
Founded in Japan in 1966 with technical development from England. This amalgamation has led to exceptionally well-balanced price / performance ratio. Long warranty periods and utilisation of prime-quality parts underscore Rotel’s reputation. A long-standing and sure-shot recommendation by our team members.
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| Device | Rotel C8 |
| Maximum output power | 70 watts/channel (8 channels used, 4 ohms) |
| Continuous output power | 50 watts/channel (8 channels used, 8 ohms) |
| Total harmonic distortion | < 0.1% |
| Intermodulation distortion | < 0.1%(60Hz : 7kHz, 4:1) |
| Frequency Response | High level inputs: 10 Hz - 100k Hz, 0 ±; 0.5dB |
| Tone controls | Bass: ± 10 dB at 100 Hz Treble: ± 10dB at 10kHz |
| Damping Factor | 80(20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 ohms) |
| Input sensitivity/impedance | High level inputs (RCA): 0.3 V / 31k ohms |
| Overload | High level inputs (RCA): 2.8 V |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF "A") |
High level inputs: 100 dB |
| Crosstalk/Disconnect | > 50dB |
| Power supply | 230V, 50Hz |
| Power consumption | 570 watts |
| Power consumption (standby) | Normal < 0.5 watts Network Standby < 2 watts |
| BTU (4 ohms, at 1/8th power) | 1537 BTU/hr |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 430x97x414mm |
| Front panel height | 2U / 88.1mm |
| Net Weight | 16.7kg |