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NAD C338
Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier
The NAD C 338 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier delivers the kind of clean, dynamic performance NAD is known for, packaged in a minimalist design that fits effortlessly into smaller hi-fi setups. Google Cast™, Bluetooth, and multiple digital inputs make it easy to enjoy wireless and connected sources with simple setup. Its HybridDigital™ amplification and carefully refined circuitry provide
stable, low-noise power that brings music to life. With a built-in MM phono stage and thoughtful connectivity, it offers a flexible foundation for smaller rooms or a first hi-fi system.
Key Features:
- 50 Watts per channel of HybridDigital amplification into 8 or 4 ohms
- Google Cast and Bluetooth for simple wireless music streaming
- High-performance DAC stage for clear, low-noise digital playback
- Built-in MM phono input with accurate RIAA equalisation
- Optical and coaxial digital inputs for versatile source connection
- Line-level analogue inputs for traditional audio components
- Dedicated headphone amplifier capable of driving high-impedance headphones
- Subwoofer output for expanding low-frequency performance
- Low-noise circuitry and stable power supply for consistent, distortion-free listening
- Award-winning design ideal for smaller rooms or first-time hi-fi systems
Specifications:
| Preamplifier | |
| THD (20Hz-20kHz) |
<0.005% at 2V out <0.005% at 1V out |
| Signal/Noise Ratio |
>106dB (IHF; A-weighted, 500mV out, unity gain) >105dB (IHF; A-weighted, 32 Ohm loads, ref. 2V out, unity gain) |
| Input Impedance (R and C) | 56 kilohm + 100pF |
| Maximum Input Signal | >4.5Vrms (ref. 0.1% THD) |
| Output Impedance |
Source Z + 200 Ohm 0.5 Ohm |
| Input Sensitivity | 50mV (100Hz ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum |
| Maximum voltage output - IHF load | >4.5V (ref. 0.1% THD) |
| Frequency Response | ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz) |
| Channel Separation | >56dB at 1kHz |
| General Specifications | |
| Continuous Output Power into 4 Ohms and 8 Ohms (Stereo) | >50W (at rated THD, 20-20kHz, both channels driven) |
| IHF Dynamic Power | 8 Ohm 80W 4 Ohm 150W 2 Ohm 210W |
| THD (20Hz-20kHz) | <0.03% (250mW to 50W, 8 Ohm and 4 Ohm |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>98dB (A-weighted, 500mV input ref. 1W out in 8 Ohm) >82dB (200 Ohm source, A-weighted, ref. 500mV out) >76dB (MM cartridge source, IHF A-weighted, ref. 500mV out) |
| Clipping power | >60W (at 1kHz 0.1% THD) |
| Peak output current | >18A (in 1 Ohm, 1 ms) |
| Damping factor | >300 (ref. 8 Ohm, 20Hz to 6.5kHz) |
| Frequency response | ±0.3 dB (20Hz-20kHz) |
| Channel separation | 1kHz >75dB 10kHz >65dB |
| Input sensitivity (for 50 W in 8 ohms) | Line In: 380mV, Digital In: 18% FS |
| Sample Rate | Up to 24 bit/192kHz |
| THD (20Hz-20kHz) (Stereo) | <0.3% at 50W out |
| Input sensitivity | 4.1mV (ref. 50W 1kHz 4 Ohm out, Volume maximum) |
| Input Impedance | 47 kilohm + 100pF |
| Maximum Input Signal | >80mVrms (ref. 0.1% THD) |
| at ECO Standby mode | 0.4 Watts* |
| at Control Standby mode | 1.8 Watts** |
| OFF mode (Power switched OFF) | 0 Watts |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Gross Dimensions (W x H x D)* | 435 x 70 x 285mm |
| Net Weight | 4.85kg |
| Shipping Weight | 5.85kg |
