NAD C 338 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier

RM4,319.00

  • 50 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.01% THD
  • 50 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.01% 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 Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, internet radio, and music streaming services
    • includes support for Google Cast (now called Chromecast built-in) and Spotify Connect
  • built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from a compatible device

Smart and connected

The NAD C 338 integrated amplifier lets you connect digital, analog, and even wireless music sources. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you connect it to your home network so you can easily access your digital music library and stream internet radio. Support for Spotify® Connect and Google Cast (now called Chromecast built-in) gives you near limitless music options. You can also stream music from any Bluetooth enabled device, like a smartphone or tablet. NAD's remote app gives you convenient control over your system from compatible Apple® and Android™ devices.

Clean amplification for your speakers and headphones

The C 338 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 1000 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.

Key Features

  • 50W x 2 Continuous Power into 8 or 4 Ohms
  • 90W / 150W / 200W IHF Dynamic Power into 8 / 4 / 2 Ohms
  • First hi-fi amplifier to feature Chromecast built-in
  • Integrated Bluetooth® for added music streaming flexibility
  • Built-in Phono Preamp for Turntables
  • Stereo Line, Optical Digital and Coax Digital inputs
  • NAD Remote App support for tablet and smartphone
  • Dedicated Headphone Amplifier
  • Subwoofer Output

Preamplifier

Line In, Subwoofer Out

  • THD (20Hz-20kHz)
  • <0.005% at 2V out
  • Signal/Noise Ratio
  • >106dB (IHF; A-weighted, 500mV 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
  • Input Sensitivity
  • 50mV (100Hz ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum
  • Maximum voltage output – IHF load
  • >4.5V (ref. 0.1% THD)

Line In, Headphone Out

  • THD (20Hz-20kHz)
  • <0.005% at 1V out
  • Signal/Noise Ratio
  • >105dB (IHF; A-weighted, 32 Ohm loads, ref. 2V out, unity gain)
  • Frequency Response
  • ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)
  • Channel Separation
  • >56dB at 1kHz
  • Output Impedance
  • 0.5 Ohm

General Specifications

Line In, Speaker Out

  • 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/Noise Ratio
  • >98dB (A-weighted, 500mV input ref. 1W out in 8 Ohm)
  • 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 50W in 8 Ohm)
  • Line In: 380mV, Digital In: 18% FS
  • Sample Rate
  • Up to 24 bit/192kHz

Phono In, Speaker Out

  • THD (20Hz-20kHz) (Stereo)
  • <0.3% at 50W out
  • Signal/Noise Ratio
  • >82dB (200 Ohm source, A-weighted, ref. 500mV out)
    >76dB (MM cartridge source, IHF A-weighted, ref. 500mV out)
  • Input Sensitivity
  • 4.1mV (ref. 50W 1kHz 4 Ohm out, Volume maximum)
  • Frequency Response
  • ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)
  • Input Impedance
  • 47 kilohm + 100pF
  • Maximum Input Signal
  • >80mVrms (ref. 0.1% THD)

Power Consumption

  • at ECO Standby mode
  • 0.4 Watts*
  • at Control Standby mode
  • 1.8 Watts**
  • OFF mode (Power switched OFF)
  • 0 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 can be enabled or disabled via press and hold of PLAY button of AMP 3 remote control

Weight & Dimensions

  • Gross Dimensions (W x H x D)*
  • 435 x 70 x 285mm (17 1/8 x 2 13/16 x 11 1/4)”
  • Net Weight
  • 4.85kg (10.7lb)
  • Shipping Weight
  • 5.85kg (12.9lb)

*Gross dimensions include feet, extended buttons and rear panel terminals

 

Additional information

Weight 7 kg
Dimensions 50 × 32 × 10 cm

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