English – Bowers & Wilkins CDA-16 16-Channel 8 Zone Distribution Amplifier User Manual
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Welcome to Bowers & Wilkins and CDA-16
Thank you for choosing Bowers & Wilkins. When John Bowers first 
established our company, he did so in the belief that imaginative design, 
innovative engineering and advanced technology were keys that could unlock 
the enjoyment of audio in the home. His belief is one that we continue to share 
and inspires every product we design, tailored for new audio experiences outside 
of the home. 
Our CDA-16 distribution power amplifier can drive any Bowers & Wilkins custom 
installation speaker to new heights of performance. Offering 16 channels of 
power, the CDA-16 can enable your whole home with sound yet takes up 
minimal space thanks to its compact 1U design. Its configurable specification 
supports bridging of its Class D stereo channels into even more powerful mono 
outputs, if needed.
Features
• 16 channels distribution amplification in 8 zones with a powerful 100 watts
per channel to deliver high-resolution audio.
• Engineered to work with any Bowers & Wilkins installation speakers.
• Highly flexible usage / configuration – Zone L/R outputs can be bridged to
provide a mono output of double the power.
• Three power mode control options – on, auto detect or 12V trigger.
• Robust and reliable protection features, preventing damage due to overload,
short circuits or heat.
• Ultra-compact rack-mount design (1 rack unit), easy to install and configure.
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