The NAD C 338 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier is a slim and economical network stereo amplifier that utilizes variable modulation frequency technology to reduce noise and distortion while delivering high-quality sound. It features Chromecast built-in, a built-in phono stage for vinyl listening, flexible connectivity options, and a dedicated headphone amplifier, making it a versatile and budget-friendly option for any type of listening. NAD C 338 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier The C 338 is a network stereo amplifier designed to offer pristine sound quality in a slim, economical package. This innovative amplifier utilizes a technology called variable modulation frequency that is able to reduce noise and distortion, while simultaneously delivering a live-performance quality sound. This revolutionary product is the first hi-fi amplifier to offer Chromecast built-in, so you can easily stream music and any other audio from your smartphone or computer to your sound system. This amplifier relies on cutting-edge technology and a fully optimized design to produce a sound quality that is second to none. Built-in Phono Stage for Vinyl Listening Using a MM phono stage and an innovative low-noise circuit path, the C 338 can reproduce the warmth of LPs with accurate RIAA equalization and control the infrasonic noise that is in all recordings, without ever affecting the bass response. Flexible Connectivity With a wide array of connections, including a separate headphone amplifier that can drive high-impedance studio monitor headphones, the C 338 is ready for any type of listening. Line inputs can accommodate all kinds of analogue source components, offering ideal input impedance with linear ultra-low noise buffer amplifiers to preserve the musicality of recordings. Also connect a subwoofer with low impedance line outputs and extend the versatility of this budget-friendly, do-it-all amplifier. 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) 106dB (IHF; A-weighted, 500mV out, unity gain)Input Impedance (R and C) 56 kilo ohm + 100pFMaximum Input Signal >4.5Vrms (ref. 0.1% THD)Output Impedance Source Z + 200 OhmInput Sensitivity 50mV (100Hz ref. 500mV out, Volume maximumMaximum voltage output – IHF load >4.5V (ref. 0.1% THD) Line In, Headphone Out THD (20Hz-20kHz) 105dB (IHF; A-weighted, 32 Ohm loads, ref. 2V out, unity gain)Frequency Response±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)Channel Separation>56dB at 1kHzOutput 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 Power8 Ohm 80W4 Ohm 150W2 Ohm 210WTHD (20Hz-20kHz)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 >65dBInput Sensitivity (For 50W in 8 Ohm)Line In: 380mV, Digital In: 18% FSSample RateUp to 24 bit/192kHz Phono In, Speaker Out THD (20Hz-20kHz) (Stereo)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 + 100pFMaximum Input Signal >80mVrms (ref. 0.1% THD)Power Consumptionat ECO Standby mode0.4 Watts*at Control Standby mode1.8 Watts**OFF mode (Power switched OFF)0 Watts
