Description
Phoenix Gold ZDA8.8 – 8 Channel DSP Class A/B Sound Quality Amplifier 480W Max
ZDA8.8 8-Channel DSP Amplifier
The ZDA8.8 is an 8x30W high-performance amplifier and Digital Sound Processor (DSP) that offers great audio quality and adjustability with its easy-to-use software.
The ZDA8.8 amplifier delivers exceptional sound quality with a powerful 8x30W RMS Class A/B amplifier, providing warm, natural sound for your vehicle.
Made for Plug and Play
Designed for easy plug-and-play installation, the ZDA8.8 features a 20-pin Molex connector compatible with ZDC and ZDT- harnesses, ensuring a seamless setup without modifying your car’s original wiring.
The ZDA8.8 is a high-performance 8-channel amplifier with 8 DSP-configurable outputs, delivering 240W RMS (480W MAX) of power to elevate your vehicle’s audio experience. Engineered with Class A/B technology, it provides exceptional sound clarity and warmth, making it ideal for both standalone installations and plug-and-play setups with seamless OEM integration. Equipped with an easy-to-use built-in DSP, the ZDA8.8 provides precise sound tuning for enhanced audio performance and a fully customizable listening experience. Its Bluetooth V5.0 connectivity allows for direct music streaming, enabling it to function as a standalone head unit or bypass your factory system to deliver superior sound quality while retaining full OEM functionality. With a focus on sound quality and flexibility, the ZDA8.8 is the perfect solution for custom and OEM audio upgrades.
Plug and Play Optimised
The ZDA8.8 is optimized for use in plug-and-play installations, making it a perfect fit for seamless integration. Featuring Molex connectors, it pairs effortlessly with Phoenix Gold ZDT- and ZDC-harnesses, enabling quick and damage-free installation across a wide range of vehicles without the need for cutting or modifying wires.
With advanced features like Auto Turn-On, OEM Impedance Simulation (OIS), Start-Stop compatibility, and Input Priority, the ZDA8.8 is specifically designed to provide the best performance and functionality for OEM integration.
The ZDA8.8 DSP Amplifier redefines in-car sound quality at this price point, outshining the standard factory-installed amplifiers. Unlike the typical Class D technology found in similar products, the ZDA8.8 employs Class A/B technology, delivering a warmer, more natural sound that brings your music to life. Even without DSP adjustments, the sound quality is significantly enhanced. However, the built-in DSP takes it further, allowing you to fine-tune your vehicle’s audio system to suite your preferences, no matter your music taste.
OIS – OEM Impedance Simulation
The ZDA8.8 is equipped with OEM Impedance Simulation (OIS), ensuring compatibility with modern head units and amplifiers. By simulating speaker impedance, it maintains the functionality of your vehicle’s OEM head unit, preventing potential issues with plug-and-play installations.
Input Priority
The Input Priority feature ensures effortless integration with your vehicle’s OEM head unit. You can use low-level inputs or digital sources such as Bluetooth, Optical, or Coaxial, without losing vital system sounds like parking sensors, alerts, and radio signals. For instance, if your vehicle has a high-pass filter that limits bass output, you can bypass this limitation by streaming audio directly to the DSP via Bluetooth while maintaining full OEM functionality.
Software
Take control of your sound system with the free, user-friendly PC software (compatible with Windows 10 and 11). Connect via the included USB-B cable and unlock a suite of powerful tuning tools:
31-Band Parametric EQ (PEQ) for precise frequency adjustments
Choose filter types (Bessel, Butterworth, Linkwitz-Riley) with adjustable slopes from -6dB to -48dB.
Time alignment with a built-in delay calculator
Fully custom channel routing
Custom link options (Copy or Relate)With these advanced features, you can tune your sound system to your preferences.
With these advanced features, you can tune your sound system to your preferences.
Key Features:
Every detail of the ZDA Series amplifiers is engineered for excellence:
Burr Brown OPs – Leveraging the same renowned technology as our ZQ series for superior audio precision.
Burr DAC PCM1681 – Delivering premium digital-to-analogue conversion for crystal-clear sound.
Bluetooth 5.0 – Seamless wireless connectivity with cutting-edge stability and performance.
Toshiba TDA Transistor Package – Power and efficiency perfectly combined.
Die-Cast Heatsink – Advanced cooling design for peak performance under pressure.
48kHz DSP Sampling Rate – Ensuring unmatched clarity and processing accuracy.
Gold PCB Design – A mark of Phoenix Gold’s commitment to quality and durability.
Molex Connectors – Reliable connections for a worry-free setup.
8-Channel DSP (All Models) – Unlock unlimited customisation possibilities.
Class A/B Design – Delivering natural, uncompromised sound without noisy fans.
Included in the Package:
1x ZDA8.8 DSP Amplifier
1x USB-B Cable (1m)
1x Universal Connection Cable (15cm)
1x Instruction Manual
4x Mounting Feet (with screws)
Hardware Specifications
Product: ZDA8.8
Type: DSP Amplifier
Amplifier Class: A/B
Amplified Channels: 8
DSP Channels: 8
Frequency Response (-3dB): 15Hz ~ 23kHz
MAX Power Rating: 480W
RMS Power Rating (2Ω): N/A
RMS Power Rating (4Ω): 8 x 30W
RCA Voltage Output: 4V
DAC: Burr Brown PCM1681
DSP Resolution: 24 Bit
Sampling Rate: 48kHz
SNR (Analogue/Digital Input): -90dB
THD: 0.1%
Crosstalk: -60dB
Damping Factor: 120
High-Level Input: Yes
Auto Turn-On: Yes
Input Sensitivity (High-Level): 0.2V – 20V
Input Sensitivity (Low-Level): 0.2V – 5V
Operating Voltage: 9V – 16V
Start-Stop Compatible: Yes
Idle Current: 1.5A
Current Draw (MAX): 30A
Total Efficiency (4Ω): 60%
Power Terminal: 10mm²
Remote (Optional): ZDAWCT
Low-Level Outputs (RCA): 8
Analogue Inputs: 6 x High-Level / 2 x Low-Level
Digital Inputs: Bluetooth / Coaxial / USB / SPDIF
Remote Input: Yes
Remote Output: Yes
PC Connection Input: USB-B
APP Control (Coming Soon): Yes
Software Specifications
Product: ZDA4.8 / ZDA6.8 / ZDA8.8
PC Software: Yes (Windows 10, Windows 11)
APP: Yes (Coming Soon)
Equalizer: 31-Band
Phase Adjustments: 0 or 180 degree
Filters: High-Pass & Low-Pass
Filter Types: Bessel, Butterworth, Linkwitz-Riley
Filter Slopes (Bessel/Butterworth): Off, -6dB, -12dB, -18dB, -24dB, -36dB, -42dB, -48dB
Filter Slopes (Linkwitz-Riley): Off, -12dB, -24dB, -48dB
Time Alignment: 0 – 48ms (0 – 1632cm)
Bypass EQ: Yes (Individual channels & ALL channels)
Mute: Yes (Individual channels & ALL channels)
Input Priority: Yes (2 Sources)
Turn-On Delay: Yes (5 – 30sec)
Custom Signal Routing: Yes
EQ Settings: Graphic EQ / Parametric EQ
Delay Calculator: Yes (cm and inches)
Delay Unit: Centimeters / Inches / Milliseconds
Custom Link Settings: Copy & Relate (Delay/EQ/Filters/Volume)
Input Setting (Input Sensitivity): -6dB, -3dB, 0dB, +3dB, +6dB
Preset Password Protection: Yes
Full Screen Mode: Yes
EQ Band Gain: (Each EQ Band) -12dB to +12dB
Adjustable Q Value: 0.1 to 12
Languages: English, German, Spanish & Chinese
EQ Adjustable Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20kHz
Individual Channel Gain: 0dB to -59dB
Global Volume Gain: 0dB to -28dB
Selectable Channel Names: Yes, for each channel
Why choose Phoenix Gold:
Phoenix Gold exists to give you a car audio experience of musical realism that will have you questioning if youre riding around in a music studio or are sitting in the front row of a rock concert. Our product line is the result of a continued dedication to our key values of performance, innovation, quality, and excellence, bringing you The Gold Standard in Sound.
