NAD C 388 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier
RM9,469.00
- 150 watts x 2 channels into 8 or 4 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.009% THD
- 4-ohm stable for use with a wide range of speakers
- Class D Asymmetrical PowerDrive amplifier design
- 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converter for high-performance playback of digitally connected sources such as a CD player
- built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from a compatible device or wireless headphone listening
- supports the aptX® codec for wirelessly streaming CD-quality sound
Power and flexibility
At 150 watts per channel, NAD's C 388 integrated amplifier fills your room with detailed, virtually distortion-free sound and brings out the best in all your music. Connect digital or analog music sources and stream music via Bluetooth from your computer or a compatible mobile device. You can also stream audio from connected sources to a pair of Bluetooth headphones. NAD's smart, future-proof Modular Design Construction (MDC) lets you upgrade the C 388 to include features like wireless multi-room music and 4K video pass-through.
Clean amplification for your speakers and headphones
The C 388 uses an advanced Class D amplifier design for consistent performance. Its highly efficient power supply provides a noise-free foundation, generating huge power with negligible distortion — up to 1,000 watts instantaneously to faithfully reproduce the energy and excitement of all your favorite music. A built-in high-performance headphone amplifier can drive even the most demanding studio monitor headphones.
Innovative customization options
Two MDC upgrade slots let you add or swap modules on the back of the unit so you can tailor the C 388 to your exact needs.
Available upgrade modules include:
MDC BluOS-2i: This module adds compatibility with Bluesound's BluOS wireless music system. Integrate your C 388 amplifier into a multi-room music system using Bluesound speakers and music players. Stream music over your home network from your personal music library, including high-res files, and access tunes through popular internet music services. Use the Bluesound app on your mobile device to control it all.
DD USB-2: This module adds additional asynchronous USB and SPDIF coaxial and optical digital inputs.
DD HDM-2: This module adds three HDMI inputs and one output with support for 4K video resolution and two-channel audio with 24-bit/192 kHz resolution.
Key Features
- 150W x 2 Continuous power into 8 or 4 Ohms
- Bluetooth A2DP with aptX supported
- MM Phono input
- Analogue line inputs
- USB port for service purposes
- SPDIF coax and optical inputs
- Speaker A, Speaker B
- Preamp/Subwoofer out
- Headphone amplifier
- MDC Slots for future upgrades
- IR remote
- Smartphone Control App
- 12V Trigger in/out
- IR in/out
- RS-232 Serial port for control
- Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, AMX, Savant, Elan certified
Preamplifier
Line Input, Pre Out
- THD (20Hz-20kHz)
- <0.005% at 2V out
- Signal/Noise Ratio
- >106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out, unity gain)
- Channel Separation
- >80dB (1kHz); >70dB (10kHz)
- Input Impedance (R and C)
- 22 kilohm + 100pF
- Maximum Input Signal
- >4.5Vrms (ref. 0.1% THD)
- Output Impedance
- Source Z + 240 Ohm
- Input Sensitivity
- 93mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum)
- Frequency Response
- ±0.03dB (20Hz-20kHz)
- Maximum voltage output – IHF load
- >4.5V (ref. 0.1% THD)
- Tone Controls
- Treble: ±7.0dB at 20kHz
Bass: ±7.0dB at 60Hz
Balance: -10dB
Phono Input, Pre Out
- THD (20Hz-20kHz)
- <0.01% at 2V out
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- >84dB (200 Ohm source; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out)
>76dB (MM cartridge source, IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out) - Input Sensitivity
- 1.44mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum)
- Frequency Response
- ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)
- Maximum Input Signal at 1kHz
- >80mVrms (ref. 0.1% THD)
Line Input, Headphone Out
- THD (20Hz-20kHz)
- <0.005% at 1V out
- Signal/Noise Ratio
- >110dB (32 Ohm loads; A-weighted, ref. 2V out, unity gain)
- Frequency Response
- ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)
- Channel Separation
- >60dB at 1kHz
- Output Impedance
- 6 Ohms
General Specifications
- Continuous output Power into 4 Ohms and 8 Ohms (Stereo)
- >150W (at rated THD, 20-20kHz, both channels driven)
- IHF Dynamic Power
- 8 Ohm 250W
4 Ohm 350W
2 Ohm 400W - THD (20Hz-20kHz)
- <0.02% (250mW to 150W, 8 Ohm and 4 Ohm)
- Signal/Noise Ratio
- >95dB (A-weighted, 500mV input ref. 1W out in 8 Ohm)
- Clipping Power
- >160W (at 1kHz 0.1% THD)
- Peak Output Current
- >20A (in 1 Ohm, 1ms)
- Damping Factor
- >150 (ref. 8 Ohm, 20Hz and 6.5kHz)
- Frequency Response
- ±0.03 (20Hz-20kHz)
- Channel Separation
- >75dB (1kHz)
>70dB (10kHz) - Input Sensitivity (for 80W in 8 Ohm)
- Line In: 490mV; Phono In: 7.5mV; Digital In: 24% FS
- Sample Rate
- up to 24 bit/192kHz
- Frequency Band
- 2.402G – 2.480G
- Maximum Transmit Power (dBm)
- 7dBm ±2dBm
Power Consumption
- at Auto Standby ON and Network Standby OFF
- 0.5 Watts*
- at Auto Standby ON and Network Standby ON
- 1.2 Watts**
- OFF mode (Power switched OFF)
- 0.1 Watts
* – After 20 minutes of no user interface interaction and no active source input
** – With established wireless Bluetooth connectivity and 20 minutes of no user interface interaction and no active source input
NOTE: Bluetooth connectivity is always live when configured
Weight & Dimensions
- Gross Dimensions (W x H x D)*
- 435 x 120 x 390mm (17 1/8 x 4 3/4 x 15 3/8)”
- Net Weight
- 11.2kg (24.7lb)
- Shipping Weight
- 13.6kg (30lb)
*Gross dimensions include feet, extended buttons and rear panel terminals
Additional information
| Weight | 15 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 45 × 15 × 45 cm |
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.