The CasaTunes 8X8 is our most powerful offering, designed for high end projects.
The CasaTunes 8X8 combines an audio matrix switch with six stereo 110W power amplifiers, and two dedicated pre-amplified outputs. The number of rooms configured can easily be expanded by adding up to 7 additional CasaTunes 8X8 matrix amplifiers, for a total of 96 rooms.
With 8 input sources available, the CasaTunes 8X8 is designed to complement our multi-stream music servers. Any unused input sources can be used to connect various audio components, including TVs, set-top boxes, Google Chromecast, Amazon Echo Link, SONOS Connect and Port devices, phonographs, and other components.
You can listen to any input source in any room or combination of rooms. The built-in hardware audio switch results in perfect synchronization and near-zero latency, ideal for switching TV audio, as well as music.
If more amplified zones or power is required, the CasaTunes 8X8 offers 2 pre-amplified and trigger outputs, which can be used to connect to, and control, a secondary power amplifier (such as the CasaTunes CT-2100A and CT-250A stereo amplifiers)
One of the standout features of the CT-8X8MA is its ability to distribute sources over a network using a low latency audio-over-IP protocol. This means that any analog or digital source component connected to one amplifier is automatically available to all the other amplifiers in the network. Say goodbye to the days of daisy-chaining sources with cables or using special cables to daisy-chain amplifiers.
With distributed sources, you can install your amplifiers in different locations and still have access to all the same sources. For example, if you have two buildings with speaker wires running to separate locations, you can place a matrix amplifier in each building, connect your music server to one matrix amplifier, and still have access to all the same sources in both buildings. Plus, with the ability to connect source equipment to any matrix amplifier, you can have 24 or more distributed sources - more than any other equipment in this price range.
What's more, you can mix and match the CT-8X8MA, CT-12X8MA and CT-5X4 matrix amplifiers, as they are part of the same family of matrix amplifiers, and all types will have access to all your distributed sources.
The CasaTunes 8X8 matrix amplifier supports 6 optional keypads that can be assigned to any room. The keypads integrate an IR receiver which can be used to relay IR signals to the source equipment selected for the room.
Other advanced features include an LCD Touch Panel display on the amplifier unit for setup and/or maintenance, system and zone protection, subwoofer pre-amplification filter support, gain adjustment for each input source and output, configurable audio delays, support for presets, and multiple EQ settings for each room, including a 7-band parametric equalizer, loudness, bass, treble and balance.
Rated Output Power (8Ω, 1% THD): 55 W per channel
Rated Output Power (4Ω, 1% THD): 98 W per channel
All Channels Driven (4Ω / 8Ω, 1% THD): 52.5 W per channel
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.1% (50 W, 8Ω load)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 105 dB (IHF-A weighted, 0.75 V input, unbalanced)
Channel Separation: > 83 dB
Damping Factor (8Ω): 45
Supported Speaker Impedance: 4Ω – 8Ω (Zones 1–6)
Input Type: Stereo RCA
Input Sensitivity: 0.75 VRMS (Volume 100, Gain 0 dB, 55 W output)
Input Impedance: 22 kΩ
Input Types: 2 × Coaxial (S5–S6), 2 × Optical (S7–S8)
Input Sensitivity: 0 dBFS
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz*
*Actual supported rates may include 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, and 192 kHz depending on source.
Output Type: Stereo RCA
Nominal Output Level: +9 dB
Frequency Response (48 kHz sample rate): 10 Hz – 22 kHz
Frequency Response (96 kHz sample rate): 10 Hz – 40 kHz
Bass Control: ±12 dB @ 100 Hz
Treble Control: ±12 dB @ 10 kHz
IR Outputs: 8 × 3.5 mm jacks (IR1–IR8), current limited to 25 mA
Ethernet: 10/100 Base-T
Preamp Trigger Outputs: 2 × 3.5 mm jacks (ON7, ON8), current limited to 25 mA
Controller Ports: 6 × RJ45 keypad/controller ports
Trigger Inputs: 4-pin terminal block (0V, IN1, IN2, 12V)
Power Supply: 110 – 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption: 1000 W
Standby Power Consumption: 6 W
Dimensions (W × D × H): 435 × 310 × 45 mm (17.1 × 12.2 × 1.77 in)
Height (including feet): 62 mm (2.44 in) - 1 x Rack Unit
Weight: 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
