NAD CI SA2-120 BluOS Streaming Amplifier Module
CI SA2-120 BLUOS STREAMING AMPLIFIER MODULE The NAD CI SA2-120 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is designed to deliver high-quality amplification and networked music streaming in a single, compact solution for custom installation systems. Combining 240 watts of NAD DirectDigital™ amplification with dual stereo outputs and the BluOS multi-room platform, it can be used in single or dual zone configurations. Purpose-built for professional environments, CI SA2-120 simplifies system design while maintaining the sound quality, reliability, and control expected from NAD. It is an ideal solution for distributed audio, retrofit projects, and zones where space and efficiency are critical. KEY FEATURES 2 x 120 W or 4 x 60 W DirectDigital™ amplification Dirac Live Ready for room correction (future update) Two zones of BluOS multi-room streaming with access to 20+ services and internet radio Compact 1/3 width x 1U height with Chassis Link Flexible rack and surface placement options aptX HD two-way Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect and Tidal Connect Dynamic Power Management automatically optimises power distribution Thermostatic fan cooling with front-to-rear airflow for reliable stacking Engineered for reliable, long-term operation 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 60W (8 & 4 Ohms) IHF Dynamic Power 150w (8 & 4 Ohms) 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 (Zone 1 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 (Zone 1 only) IR Optical Built In No IR Input 2-pin PHX connector (IR extender kit required) Optical/Analog Input Toslink Optical, 3.5mm Analog (Zone 1 Only) HDMI Input HDMI eARC (Zone 1 Only) USB In Type A (Fat32, NTFS Formatted) - External Storage Only Local Server Mode Dual Speaker Outputs Yes, Output 1 = Zone 1, Output 2 = Zone 2 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/Zone 1 only) Speaker Terminals 2x 4-PIN Snap On PHX 5.08mm Connector, supports up to 12AWG Headphone Output None 12v Trigger Input x1 Configurable Smart 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