CI MOD A80 Streaming Amplifier for Custom Installation

WiiM CI MOD A80 Streaming Amplifier for Custom Installation

120W Streaming Amplifier Built for Professional Multi-Room Audio

The WiiM CI MOD A80 is a high-performance stereo streaming amplifier purpose-built for custom installation, whole-home audio and smart-home integration.

Combining a TI TPA3255 Class D amplifier with an ESS ES9018K2M SABRE DAC, the CI MOD A80 delivers 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 120 watts per channel into 4 ohms while integrating high-resolution streaming, HDMI ARC, analogue and optical inputs, subwoofer output and advanced multi-room control in one compact, rack-friendly component.

Whether powering in-ceiling speakers throughout a home, architectural speakers in a dedicated zone or conventional bookshelf and floorstanding loudspeakers, the CI MOD A80 provides installers with a flexible combination of amplification, streaming and system control.

Designed Specifically for Custom Installation

The CI MOD A80 takes the core streaming and amplification technology associated with WiiM and packages it for professionally installed systems.

Its compact chassis is designed for rack and cabinet installations, with mounting brackets supplied for integration into custom AV environments. Multiple CI MOD A80 amplifiers can be deployed across a project to create independent or synchronised audio zones without requiring a large conventional amplifier for every room.

It is suited to applications including:

• Whole-home audio

• In-ceiling speaker systems

• In-wall speaker installations

• Outdoor audio zones

• Multi-room residential systems

• Smart-home installations

• Hospitality and commercial audio

• TV and stereo audio zones

60W per Channel into 8Ω

At the heart of the CI MOD A80 is a TI TPA3255 Class D amplifier engineered to deliver substantial power from a compact chassis.

Output is rated at:

• 2 × 60W into 8Ω

• 2 × 120W into 4Ω

This provides enough power for a wide range of passive loudspeakers, including architectural, bookshelf, floorstanding and outdoor models, while the high-efficiency Class D architecture makes the amplifier particularly suitable for multi-zone rack installations.

ESS SABRE Digital Conversion

The CI MOD A80 incorporates an ESS ES9018K2M SABRE DAC, providing high-quality digital-to-analogue conversion for streamed and connected digital sources.

Combined with WiiM's digital processing and amplification architecture, the DAC helps maintain low noise and distortion while preserving detail throughout the signal path. The system supports high-resolution playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz with gapless playback for compatible content.

Hi-Res Streaming up to 24-bit/192kHz

The WiiM CI MOD A80 supports high-resolution music playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz, making it suitable for both everyday whole-home listening and more demanding stereo installations.

Supported file formats include:

• FLAC

• ALAC

• WAV

• AIFF

• AAC

• MP3

• APE

• WMA

• OGG

The CI MOD A80 can access network libraries as well as supported online streaming platforms, giving each installed zone access to a broad range of music sources.

Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz & More

The WiiM ecosystem provides access to major streaming services through the WiiM Home App and direct streaming protocols.

Supported technologies include:

• Spotify Connect

• TIDAL Connect

• Chromecast Audio

• Amazon Music Casting / Alexa Cast

• DLNA

• QPlay 2.0

• Squeezelite

Music services available through the WiiM platform include Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, TuneIn, SoundCloud, Pandora, iHeartRadio and other supported services.

Current firmware also contains ongoing support and improvements for services including Roon, Qobuz Connect and multi-room playback.

HDMI ARC for TV Integration

An integrated HDMI ARC input allows the CI MOD A80 to become the audio hub for a television zone.

Connect a compatible TV and the amplifier can drive a pair of passive speakers for significantly more capable television audio without requiring a separate AV receiver.

Add a powered subwoofer through the dedicated subwoofer output and the CI MOD A80 can form the heart of a streamlined 2.1-channel entertainment system.

Analogue & Optical Inputs

The CI MOD A80 is designed to accommodate more than network streaming.

Physical inputs include:

• Stereo RCA analogue input

• Optical TOSLINK digital input

• HDMI ARC

The optical input supports digital audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. Analogue sources such as a CD player, media player or turntable with a built-in or external phono preamplifier can also be incorporated into the system.

Connected sources can be distributed through compatible WiiM multi-room systems, allowing traditional audio components to become part of a modern whole-home installation.

USB Music Playback & Distribution

A USB connection allows compatible storage devices containing music libraries to be integrated into the WiiM environment.

The CI MOD A80 can index compatible USB media and make the library available for playback, providing another useful source option for installations built around locally stored music rather than relying entirely on cloud streaming.

Dedicated Subwoofer Output

A dedicated subwoofer pre-output allows a powered subwoofer to be added to the system.

WiiM's bass-management tools allow the crossover between the main speakers and subwoofer to be adjusted to suit the speakers, room and installation.

This makes the MOD A80 suitable for both conventional stereo systems and compact 2.1 installations requiring greater low-frequency extension.

Advanced EQ & Room Optimisation

The WiiM platform provides extensive digital sound adjustment for installers and end users.

Available processing includes:

• Graphic EQ

• Parametric EQ

• Source-specific EQ profiles

• Bass management

• Subwoofer crossover adjustment

• Room correction

• Automatic input sensing

These tools allow each installed zone to be configured according to its speakers, placement and acoustic environment rather than applying the same settings throughout an entire property.

Wi-Fi 6E & Ethernet

For modern network installations, the CI MOD A80 supports Wi-Fi 6E with 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands, as well as a 10/100Mbps Ethernet connection.

Ethernet provides a reliable wired option for permanent rack installations, while Wi-Fi 6E offers greater installation flexibility where network cabling is unavailable.

Bluetooth 5.3

Wireless connectivity also includes Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP and AVRCP support and SBC/AAC codecs.

Bluetooth provides a convenient direct playback option while WiiM's network streaming platform remains available for higher-resolution and multi-room listening.

Smart-Home & CI Control

The CI MOD A80 is designed to work as part of professionally controlled smart-home systems.

Integration support includes platforms such as:

• Control4

• RTI

• URC

• Josh.ai

• WiiM Home App

This allows playback, volume, source selection and zone control to be integrated into a broader automation environment rather than requiring users to manage each amplifier individually.

Multi-Room Audio

Multiple WiiM devices can be grouped for synchronised playback across different areas of the home.

The CI MOD A80 can also participate in supported multi-room environments involving compatible Amazon Echo and Google devices, providing installers with considerable flexibility when building distributed audio systems.

Compact, Rack-Friendly Construction

Despite combining network streaming and stereo amplification in one chassis, the CI MOD A80 measures only 190 × 190 × 63mm and weighs approximately 1.84kg.

Its compact dimensions allow multiple amplifiers to be installed efficiently inside an AV rack or equipment cabinet, while the supplied mounting brackets are specifically intended for custom-install applications.

Key Features

• Custom-install stereo streaming amplifier

• 60W per channel into 8Ω

• 120W per channel into 4Ω

• TI TPA3255 Class D amplifier

• ESS ES9018K2M SABRE DAC

• Hi-Res playback up to 24-bit/192kHz

• Gapless playback

• HDMI ARC

• Optical digital input

• Stereo RCA analogue input

• USB media playback

• Passive speaker outputs

• Dedicated powered-subwoofer output

• Chromecast Audio

• Spotify Connect

• TIDAL Connect

• Amazon Music Casting / Alexa Cast

• DLNA

• QPlay 2.0

• Multi-room playback

• Graphic EQ

• Parametric EQ

• Source-specific EQ

• Room correction

• Automatic input sensing

• Wi-Fi 6E

• 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz wireless networking

• 10/100Mbps Ethernet

• Bluetooth 5.3

• Control4 integration

• RTI integration

• URC integration

• Josh.ai integration

• WiiM Home App control

• Rack-mountable design

• Mounting brackets included

What's in the Box

• WiiM CI MOD A80

• AC power cable

• HDMI cable

• RCA audio cable

• Optical audio cable

• Rack mounting brackets

• Quick Start Guide