NAD C 338 Integrated Amplifier NAD's Most Versatile Amplifier Ever with Chromecast built-in and Hybrid Digital Technology Introducing the NAD C338 Getting the Basics Right Built with NAD’s renowned music-first approach to audio architecture and amp design, the C 338 is equipped with the most advanced components commonly found in NAD’s class-leading line of amplifiers. Always starting with the details you can hear and advancing from there, NAD develops low-noise circuitry with the precision and stability to deliver incredible, near-zero distortion sound for the most difficult speakers. HybridDigital™ Amp Technology The search for a high-performance Class D solution led NAD to HybridDigital™, an innovative amplifier technology that uses a variable modulation frequency to bring out the life-like qualities of music, while reducing distortion under every operating condition. This highly optimized design gives phenomenal performance to the C 338 amplifier, both measured and subjective. Efficient Class D Power NAD has worked tirelessly to create the best performing Class D amplifiers that are energy efficient and produce beautiful sound—not heat—regardless of basic design principles. Using advanced measurements and data, NAD developed the C 338’s highly efficient power supply with a customised Hypex® UCD output stage to pump out 50 watts continuously and over 200 watts instantaneously to meet the demands of the most dynamic music. This new design is very linear over a wide bandwidth and provides consistent, noise-free performance for the amplifying stages with near perfect regulation of voltage. Always Ready for Streaming The C 338 has Chromecast built-in so you can cast music, tunes, podcasts, and playlists from your favourite apps on your phone, tablet or laptop to your stereo system. Spotify Connect® lets you discover millions of songs and stream them directly to your C 338 using the Spotify® app for a rich, wireless music experience. With the added flexibility of Bluetooth®, your music streaming possibilities are truly limitless with the C 338. 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. Specifications: NAD C 338 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier:Type: Hybrid Digital Integrated Stereo AmplifierAmplifier Topology: Class D (HybridDigital with NAD PowerDrive) Power Output:Continuous Output Power (both channels driven): >50W into 4Ω and 8Ω (20Hz-20kHz)IHF Dynamic Power: 80W into 8Ω, 150W into 4Ω, 210W into 2ΩClipping Power: >60W (at 1kHz, 0.1% THD)Peak Output Current: >18A (in 1Ω, 1 ms) Distortion & Performance:Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – Speaker Out: 76dB (MM cartridge, IHF A-weighted)Frequency Response: ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)Channel Separation: >75dB at 1kHz, >65dB at 10kHzDamping Factor: >300 (ref. 8Ω, 20Hz to 6.5kHz) Preamplifier Section:Input Sensitivity (Line): 50mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume max)Input Impedance (Line): 56 kΩ + 100pFMaximum Input Signal: >4.5Vrms (ref. 0.1% THD)Output Impedance (Pre-Out): Source Z + 200 ΩMaximum Voltage Output: >4.5V (ref. 0.1% THD) Input Section:Analog Inputs: 2 × Line Level (RCA), 1 × Moving Magnet (MM) Phono (RCA)Digital Inputs: 2 × Optical (Toslink), 1 × Coaxial (RCA)Wireless Inputs: Bluetooth, Chromecast built-inInput Sensitivity (Line for 50W): 380mVInput Sensitivity (Phono): 4.1mV (ref. 50W out) Phono Stage:Input Impedance: 47 kΩ + 100pFMaximum Input Signal: >80mVrms (ref. 0.1% THD) Output Section:Speaker Outputs: 4mm Binding PostsPre-Out: 1 × Variable (RCA)Subwoofer Output: 1 × (RCA)Headphone Output: 3.5mm Jack (dedicated amplifier)Headphone Output Impedance: 0.5 Ω DAC Section:Sample Rate: Up to 24-bit/192kHz General Specifications:Power Consumption – ECO Standby: 0.4 WattsPower Consumption – Control Standby: 1.8 WattsPower Consumption – OFF: 0 WattsDimensions (W×H×D): 435mm × 70mm × 285mmNet Weight: 4.85 kgShipping Weight: 5.85 kgFinish: Brushed Aluminum (Black or Silver) Included Accessories:Remote Control (AMP 3), Power Cable, User Manual Additional Features:First Hi-Fi Amplifier with Chromecast built-inNAD Remote App Support for tablet and smartphone controlMDC (Modular Design Construction) slot for future upgradesBluetooth with aptX supportAuto power management with ECO and Control standby modes
