Rotel C8+
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- Custom engineered toroidal transformer
- 12 volt trigger input
- 4 individual 24-bit/192kHz Digital to Analogue Converters
- Rack ears included
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 speakers utilizing Rotel’s proprietary amplification technology.
The oversized in-house manufactured toroidal transformer drives thirty-two output devices for effortless, controlled bass energy.
For ultimate installation flexibility the C8+ includes 4 Analog, 4 Digital inputs matrixed to all Zones. Front panel display and controls provide source selection 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.
We have a wide range of Rotel devices available for demonstration in our HiFi and home cinema studios in Berlin-Kreuzberg. We look forward to your visit!
| Device | Rotel C8+ |
| Maximum output power | 150 watts/channel (8 channels used, 4 ohms) |
| Continuous output power | 100 watts/channel (8 channels used, 8 ohms) |
| Bridges power output | 300 watts/channel (4 channels used, 4 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): 0.43 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 |
| Digital to analog converter | Texas Instruments |
| Digital Section | |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 20kHz (0 ± 0.5dB) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF "A") |
102dB |
| Input sensitivity/impedance | 0 dBfs / 75 ohms |
| Coaxial/Optical | SPDIF LPCM (up to 24-bit / 192kHz) |
| Power supply | 230V, 50Hz |
| Power consumption | 980 watts |
| Power consumption (standby) | Normal < 0.5 watts Network Standby < 2 watts |
| BTU (4 ohms, at 1/8th power) | 2744 BTU/hr |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 430x97x414mm |
| Front panel height | 2U / 88.1mm |
| Net Weight | 18.35kg |