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NAD C 389, a HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier, stands as the cornerstone of a high-performance audio system, poised to deliver exceptional audio quality for years to come. Utilizing NAD’s well-established HybridDigital UcD amplifier design and featuring the renowned ESS Sabre DAC found in the acclaimed M33 BluOS streaming amplifier, the C 389 promises exhilarating dynamics and exquisite detail across all sources. Boasting a comprehensive array of digital and analog inputs, including an ultra-low-noise phono stage and HDMI eARC interface, this amplifier accommodates diverse source components. Furthermore, it incorporates NAD’s Modular Designs Construction, ensuring future-proofing by facilitating seamless integration of exciting capabilities like BluOS high-res music streaming and Dirac Live room correction.
NAD C 389, a HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier, stands as the cornerstone of a high-performance audio system, poised to deliver exceptional audio quality for years to come. Utilizing NAD’s well-established HybridDigital UcD amplifier design and featuring the renowned ESS Sabre DAC found in the acclaimed M33 BluOS streaming amplifier, the C 389 promises exhilarating dynamics and exquisite detail across all sources. Boasting a comprehensive array of digital and analog inputs, including an ultra-low-noise phono stage and HDMI eARC interface, this amplifier accommodates diverse source components. Furthermore, it incorporates NAD’s Modular Designs Construction, ensuring future-proofing by facilitating seamless integration of exciting capabilities like BluOS high-res music streaming and Dirac Live room correction.
| LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) | |
|---|---|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
|
<0.002 % at 2 V out
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
|
>106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out, unity gain)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Channel separation
|
>100dB (1 kHz); >90 dB (10 kHz)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Input Impedance (R and C)
|
56 kohms + 100 pF
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Maximum input signal
|
>4.6 Vrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Output impedance
|
Source Z + 320 ohms
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Input sensitivity
|
65mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Frequency response
|
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Maximum voltage output -IHF load
|
>>5 V (ref. 0.1 % THD)
|
| PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) | |
|---|---|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
|
<0.01% at 2 V out
|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
|
>84dB (200 ohms source; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out)
|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Input sensitivity
|
46 kohms/100 pF
|
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PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Frequency response
|
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Maximum input signal at 1kHz
|
>80 mVrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)
|
| LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) | |
|---|---|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
|
<0.005% at 1V out
|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
|
>107 dB (32 ohms loads; A-WTD, ref. 1V out, unity gain
|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Frequency response
|
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Channel separation
|
>62 dB at 1kHz
|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Output impedance
|
2.2 Ohms
|
| LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) | |
|---|---|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Continuous output power into
8 ohms and 4 ohms |
2 x 130W
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
<0.02% (250 mW to 130 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
|
>95 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Clipping power
|
150W
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
IHF dynamic power
|
210W into 8 ohms
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
|
300W into 4 ohms
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
|
350W into 2 ohms
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Peak output current
|
>26A (in 1 ohm, 1ms)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Damping factor
|
>150 (ref. 8 ohms, 20Hz to 6.5kHz)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Frequency response
|
>±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Channel separation
|
>90dB (1 kHz)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
|
>75dB (10 kHz)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Input sensitivity (for 130 W in 8 ohms)
|
Line In: 201 mV, Digital In: 10.25% FS
|
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
|
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Supports bit rate/sample rate
|
up to 32 bit/384 kHz
|
|
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency band
|
2.402GHz- 2.480GHz
|
|
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum transmit power (dBm)
|
7 dBm ± 2 dBm
|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |
|---|---|
|
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Gross dimensions (W x H x D)
|
435 x 100 x 390mm (17.1 x 3.9 x 15.4“)
|
|
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Net Weight
|
8.7kg (19.1lb)
|
|
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Shipping weight
|
~11kg (24.2lb)
|
Dynamic Power Output
The NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier delivers an impressive 130W per channel continuously, ensuring distortion-free audio reproduction. With a balanced bridged configuration and a robust switch-mode power supply, it can provide up to 350W per channel of instantaneous power for an effortless and powerful listening experience.
Crystal-Clear Digital Processing
Experience audio clarity at its best with the C 389’s 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre DAC chip. Known for its wide dynamic range and ultra-low noise, this HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier guarantees astonishing clarity and near-holographic imaging across all audio sources, delivering a high-fidelity listening experience.
Future-Ready Connectivity
Stay ahead with NAD’s MDC2 platform, offering two expansion slots for future A/V advancements. The included MDC2 BluOS-D module brings BluOS high-res multi-room streaming and Dirac Live room correction. This forward-looking design ensures that your C 389 remains up-to-date with evolving audio technologies.
Versatile Source Connectivity
The C 389 accommodates diverse audio sources with its multiple digital and analog inputs. Two optical and two coaxial digital inputs, along with two sets of RCA line-level analog inputs, provide flexibility. The inclusion of an HDMI eARC input, MM phono section, and dual subwoofer outputs makes it a versatile hub for music, movies, and TV audio.
Dynamic Power Output
The NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier delivers an impressive 130W per channel continuously, ensuring distortion-free audio reproduction. With a balanced bridged configuration and a robust switch-mode power supply, it can provide up to 350W per channel of instantaneous power for an effortless and powerful listening experience.
Crystal-Clear Digital Processing
Experience audio clarity at its best with the C 389’s 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre DAC chip. Known for its wide dynamic range and ultra-low noise, this HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier guarantees astonishing clarity and near-holographic imaging across all audio sources, delivering a high-fidelity listening experience.
Future-Ready Connectivity
Stay ahead with NAD’s MDC2 platform, offering two expansion slots for future A/V advancements. The included MDC2 BluOS-D module brings BluOS high-res multi-room streaming and Dirac Live room correction. This forward-looking design ensures that your C 389 remains up-to-date with evolving audio technologies.
Versatile Source Connectivity
The C 389 accommodates diverse audio sources with its multiple digital and analog inputs. Two optical and two coaxial digital inputs, along with two sets of RCA line-level analog inputs, provide flexibility. The inclusion of an HDMI eARC input, MM phono section, and dual subwoofer outputs makes it a versatile hub for music, movies, and TV audio.
NAD C 389, a HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier, stands as the cornerstone of a high-performance audio system, poised to deliver exceptional audio quality for years to come. Utilizing NAD’s well-established HybridDigital UcD amplifier design and featuring the renowned ESS Sabre DAC found in the acclaimed M33 BluOS streaming amplifier, the C 389 promises exhilarating dynamics and exquisite detail across all sources. Boasting a comprehensive array of digital and analog inputs, including an ultra-low-noise phono stage and HDMI eARC interface, this amplifier accommodates diverse source components. Furthermore, it incorporates NAD’s Modular Designs Construction, ensuring future-proofing by facilitating seamless integration of exciting capabilities like BluOS high-res music streaming and Dirac Live room correction.
NAD C 389, a HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier, stands as the cornerstone of a high-performance audio system, poised to deliver exceptional audio quality for years to come. Utilizing NAD’s well-established HybridDigital UcD amplifier design and featuring the renowned ESS Sabre DAC found in the acclaimed M33 BluOS streaming amplifier, the C 389 promises exhilarating dynamics and exquisite detail across all sources. Boasting a comprehensive array of digital and analog inputs, including an ultra-low-noise phono stage and HDMI eARC interface, this amplifier accommodates diverse source components. Furthermore, it incorporates NAD’s Modular Designs Construction, ensuring future-proofing by facilitating seamless integration of exciting capabilities like BluOS high-res music streaming and Dirac Live room correction.
| LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) | |
|---|---|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
|
<0.002 % at 2 V out
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
|
>106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out, unity gain)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Channel separation
|
>100dB (1 kHz); >90 dB (10 kHz)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Input Impedance (R and C)
|
56 kohms + 100 pF
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Maximum input signal
|
>4.6 Vrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Output impedance
|
Source Z + 320 ohms
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Input sensitivity
|
65mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Frequency response
|
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Maximum voltage output -IHF load
|
>>5 V (ref. 0.1 % THD)
|
| PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) | |
|---|---|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
|
<0.01% at 2 V out
|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
|
>84dB (200 ohms source; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out)
|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Input sensitivity
|
46 kohms/100 pF
|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Frequency response
|
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Maximum input signal at 1kHz
|
>80 mVrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)
|
| LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) | |
|---|---|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
|
<0.005% at 1V out
|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
|
>107 dB (32 ohms loads; A-WTD, ref. 1V out, unity gain
|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Frequency response
|
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Channel separation
|
>62 dB at 1kHz
|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Output impedance
|
2.2 Ohms
|
| LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) | |
|---|---|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Continuous output power into
8 ohms and 4 ohms |
2 x 130W
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
<0.02% (250 mW to 130 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
|
>95 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Clipping power
|
150W
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
IHF dynamic power
|
210W into 8 ohms
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
|
300W into 4 ohms
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
|
350W into 2 ohms
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Peak output current
|
>26A (in 1 ohm, 1ms)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Damping factor
|
>150 (ref. 8 ohms, 20Hz to 6.5kHz)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Frequency response
|
>±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Channel separation
|
>90dB (1 kHz)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
|
>75dB (10 kHz)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Input sensitivity (for 130 W in 8 ohms)
|
Line In: 201 mV, Digital In: 10.25% FS
|
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
|
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Supports bit rate/sample rate
|
up to 32 bit/384 kHz
|
|
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency band
|
2.402GHz- 2.480GHz
|
|
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum transmit power (dBm)
|
7 dBm ± 2 dBm
|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |
|---|---|
|
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Gross dimensions (W x H x D)
|
435 x 100 x 390mm (17.1 x 3.9 x 15.4“)
|
|
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Net Weight
|
8.7kg (19.1lb)
|
|
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Shipping weight
|
~11kg (24.2lb)
|
- overview
- specifications
- features
- gallery
- downloads
NAD C 389, a HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier, stands as the cornerstone of a high-performance audio system, poised to deliver exceptional audio quality for years to come. Utilizing NAD’s well-established HybridDigital UcD amplifier design and featuring the renowned ESS Sabre DAC found in the acclaimed M33 BluOS streaming amplifier, the C 389 promises exhilarating dynamics and exquisite detail across all sources. Boasting a comprehensive array of digital and analog inputs, including an ultra-low-noise phono stage and HDMI eARC interface, this amplifier accommodates diverse source components. Furthermore, it incorporates NAD’s Modular Designs Construction, ensuring future-proofing by facilitating seamless integration of exciting capabilities like BluOS high-res music streaming and Dirac Live room correction.
NAD C 389, a HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier, stands as the cornerstone of a high-performance audio system, poised to deliver exceptional audio quality for years to come. Utilizing NAD’s well-established HybridDigital UcD amplifier design and featuring the renowned ESS Sabre DAC found in the acclaimed M33 BluOS streaming amplifier, the C 389 promises exhilarating dynamics and exquisite detail across all sources. Boasting a comprehensive array of digital and analog inputs, including an ultra-low-noise phono stage and HDMI eARC interface, this amplifier accommodates diverse source components. Furthermore, it incorporates NAD’s Modular Designs Construction, ensuring future-proofing by facilitating seamless integration of exciting capabilities like BluOS high-res music streaming and Dirac Live room correction.
| LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) | |
|---|---|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
|
<0.002 % at 2 V out
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
|
>106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out, unity gain)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Channel separation
|
>100dB (1 kHz); >90 dB (10 kHz)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Input Impedance (R and C)
|
56 kohms + 100 pF
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Maximum input signal
|
>4.6 Vrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Output impedance
|
Source Z + 320 ohms
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Input sensitivity
|
65mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Frequency response
|
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
|
LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Maximum voltage output -IHF load
|
>>5 V (ref. 0.1 % THD)
|
| PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) | |
|---|---|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
|
<0.01% at 2 V out
|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
|
>84dB (200 ohms source; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out)
|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Input sensitivity
|
46 kohms/100 pF
|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Frequency response
|
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
|
PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Maximum input signal at 1kHz
|
>80 mVrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)
|
| LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) | |
|---|---|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
|
<0.005% at 1V out
|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
|
>107 dB (32 ohms loads; A-WTD, ref. 1V out, unity gain
|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Frequency response
|
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Channel separation
|
>62 dB at 1kHz
|
|
LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Output impedance
|
2.2 Ohms
|
| LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) | |
|---|---|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Continuous output power into
8 ohms and 4 ohms |
2 x 130W
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
<0.02% (250 mW to 130 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
|
>95 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Clipping power
|
150W
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
IHF dynamic power
|
210W into 8 ohms
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
|
300W into 4 ohms
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
|
350W into 2 ohms
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Peak output current
|
>26A (in 1 ohm, 1ms)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Damping factor
|
>150 (ref. 8 ohms, 20Hz to 6.5kHz)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Frequency response
|
>±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Channel separation
|
>90dB (1 kHz)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
|
>75dB (10 kHz)
|
|
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Input sensitivity (for 130 W in 8 ohms)
|
Line In: 201 mV, Digital In: 10.25% FS
|
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
|
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Supports bit rate/sample rate
|
up to 32 bit/384 kHz
|
|
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency band
|
2.402GHz- 2.480GHz
|
|
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum transmit power (dBm)
|
7 dBm ± 2 dBm
|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |
|---|---|
|
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Gross dimensions (W x H x D)
|
435 x 100 x 390mm (17.1 x 3.9 x 15.4“)
|
|
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Net Weight
|
8.7kg (19.1lb)
|
|
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Shipping weight
|
~11kg (24.2lb)
|
Dynamic Power Output
The NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier delivers an impressive 130W per channel continuously, ensuring distortion-free audio reproduction. With a balanced bridged configuration and a robust switch-mode power supply, it can provide up to 350W per channel of instantaneous power for an effortless and powerful listening experience.
Crystal-Clear Digital Processing
Experience audio clarity at its best with the C 389’s 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre DAC chip. Known for its wide dynamic range and ultra-low noise, this HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier guarantees astonishing clarity and near-holographic imaging across all audio sources, delivering a high-fidelity listening experience.
Future-Ready Connectivity
Stay ahead with NAD’s MDC2 platform, offering two expansion slots for future A/V advancements. The included MDC2 BluOS-D module brings BluOS high-res multi-room streaming and Dirac Live room correction. This forward-looking design ensures that your C 389 remains up-to-date with evolving audio technologies.
Versatile Source Connectivity
The C 389 accommodates diverse audio sources with its multiple digital and analog inputs. Two optical and two coaxial digital inputs, along with two sets of RCA line-level analog inputs, provide flexibility. The inclusion of an HDMI eARC input, MM phono section, and dual subwoofer outputs makes it a versatile hub for music, movies, and TV audio.
Dynamic Power Output
The NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier delivers an impressive 130W per channel continuously, ensuring distortion-free audio reproduction. With a balanced bridged configuration and a robust switch-mode power supply, it can provide up to 350W per channel of instantaneous power for an effortless and powerful listening experience.
Crystal-Clear Digital Processing
Experience audio clarity at its best with the C 389’s 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre DAC chip. Known for its wide dynamic range and ultra-low noise, this HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier guarantees astonishing clarity and near-holographic imaging across all audio sources, delivering a high-fidelity listening experience.
Future-Ready Connectivity
Stay ahead with NAD’s MDC2 platform, offering two expansion slots for future A/V advancements. The included MDC2 BluOS-D module brings BluOS high-res multi-room streaming and Dirac Live room correction. This forward-looking design ensures that your C 389 remains up-to-date with evolving audio technologies.
Versatile Source Connectivity
The C 389 accommodates diverse audio sources with its multiple digital and analog inputs. Two optical and two coaxial digital inputs, along with two sets of RCA line-level analog inputs, provide flexibility. The inclusion of an HDMI eARC input, MM phono section, and dual subwoofer outputs makes it a versatile hub for music, movies, and TV audio.
