NAD C 379 Integrated amplifier with DAC and Bluetooth - NAD

Forged from a half century of audio expertise and refinement, the NAD C 379 is more than just an amplifier--it's a testament to a relentless pursuit of sonic perfection. This Hybrid Digital amplifier is born from a legacy of simplicity, value, and innovation, featuring the second generation of NAD's MDC future-proof technology, 80 watts per channel of distortion-free power, and a high-performance ESS SABRE DAC that brings you closer to your music with breathtaking detail.

Maximum Power And Performance
Every detail of the C 379 amplifier design has been refined for maximum performance. Starting with a customized version of the proven Hybrid Digital UcD output stage, the C 379 operates in a fully balanced bridge configuration. This allows for massive power with nearly immeasurable distortion and noise in the audible range. The power supply is capable of 80 watts continuously and over 120 watts instantaneously to allow for short-term musical transients. For even greater power, the C 379 can be bridged in mono with the C 268 to provide up to 300 watts per channel of distortion-free sound.

Brilliant Musicality And Detail
The C 379’s digital architecture is built around the critically acclaimed ESS SABRE ES9028 DAC, one of the industry’s highest performance 32-bit digital-to-analogue converts with unprecedented dynamic range and ultra-low distortion. It provides ultra-high-quality music playback, free from clock jitter common in digital audio systems. The results are an exceptionally wide dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, accurate sound stage and unparalleled clarity.

Future-Proof Flexibility
Since 2006, NAD has led the way in providing users the flexibility to add features as new A/V technologies are introduced to provide unparalleled performance and value. Now, with the second generation of NAD’s Modular Design Construction (MDC) technology, the C 379 is in a class of its own. It features two MDC2 slots for upgrading the amplifier’s capabilities with emerging A/V technologies and additional features, including BluOS (Sold Separately or in the BluOS Model) a high-resolution multi-room streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction.

Features:

• Customized Hybrid Digital UcD Amplifier with Stereo and Bridge Modes
• 2 x 80 Watts per channel of Continuous Power (8 and 4 Ohms)
• 2 x 120 Watts per channel of Dynamic Power (4 Ohms)
• Bridgeable for up to 300 Watts per channel of Continuous Power
• Industry-leading ESS SABRE PRO 32-bit/384kHz DAC
• MM Phono Stage with Accurate RIAA Equalization and Ultra-Low Noise
• Built-in Separate Headphone Amplifier for Low and High Impedance
• HDMI eARC, Optical Digital, and Coax Digital Inputs
• Dual Subwoofer Outputs
• Dual MDC 2 Ports for Future Upgrades and Expanded Features

Specifications:

• Line Input, Pre-Out (Analog Bypass On)
• >THD (20Hz – 20kHz): <0.002 % at 2 V out
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out, unity gain)
• Channel separation: >100dB (1 kHz); >90 dB (10 kHz)
• Input Impedance (R and C): 56k ohms + 100 pF
• Maximum input signal: >4.6V rms (ref. 0.1 % THD)
• Output impedance: Source Z + 320 ohms
• Input sensitivity: 65mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum)
• Frequency response: +/-0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
• Maximum voltage output -IHF load: >5 V (ref. 0.1 % THD)
• Phono Input, Pre-Out (Analog Bypass On)
• THD (20Hz – 20kHz): <0.01% at 2 V out
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >84dB (200 ohms source; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out)
• Input sensitivity: 46k ohms/100 pF
• Frequency response: +/- 0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
• Maximum input signal at 1kHz: >80mV rms (ref. 0.1 % THD)
• Line Input, Headphone Out (Analog Bypass On)
• THD (20Hz – 20kHz): <0.005% at 1V out
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >107 dB (32 ohms loads; A-WTD, ref. 1V out, unity gain
• Frequency response: +/-0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
• Channel separation: >62 dB at 1kHz
• Output impedance: 2.2 Ohms
• Line In, Speaker Out (Analog Bypass On)
• Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms: 2 x 80W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven)
• Continuous output power into 8 Ohms (Bridge mode): 300W (ref. 20 Hz – 20 kHz at THD 0.03%)
• THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz): <0.03% (250 mW to 80 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
• IHF dynamic power
• 200W into 4 ohms
• 120W into 8 ohms 250W into 2 ohms
• Peak output current: >26A (in 1 ohm, 1ms)
• Damping factor: >150 (ref. 8 ohms, 20Hz to 6.5kHz)
• Frequency response: >±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
• Channel separation
• >75dB (10 kHz)
• >90dB (1 kHz)
• Input sensitivity (for 80 W in 8 ohms): Line In: 201 mV, Digital In: 10.25% FS
• General Specifications
• Supports bit rate/sample rate: up to 32 bit/384 kHz
• Frequency band: 2.402GHz- 2.480GHz
• Maximum transmit power (dBm): 7 dBm ± 2 dBm
• Dimensions And Weight
• Gross dimensions (W x H x D): 17.1 x 3.9 x 15.4“)
• Net Weight: 19.1 lbs.

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