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NAD C 389 Hybrid Digital Amplifier

Product Descriptions

NAD C 389 HybridDigital Amplifier

All the necessary inputs are available on the C 389 to accommodate your audio source components. These comprise two sets of RCA line-level analogue inputs, two sets of optical and two sets of coaxial digital inputs. For improved acoustic purity, the analogue inputs incorporate ultra-low-noise buffer amplifiers. Vinyl enthusiasts will value the C 389’s excellent MM phono stage because it offers perfect RIAA equalization, high overload margins, and exceptionally low noise. Without impairing bass performance, the phono section’s novel circuit eliminates the infrasonic noise that is always present during vinyl playing.

The C 389 offers an HDMI eARC port for movies and television, allowing viewers to enjoy TV audio over their high-quality speakers while regulating volume with the TV’s remote. The C 389 can act as the central component of a 2.1- or 2.2-channel system for the playback of music and movies thanks to its two subwoofer outputs. Users can adjust the crossover frequency with the BluOS app after installing the MDC2 BluOS-D to ensure a seamless transition between the subwoofers and main speakers.
The C 389’s dedicated headphone amplifier can handle high- and low-impedance studio headphones thanks to its low output impedance and very high voltage output capabilities. Additionally, the C 389 offers two-way wireless Bluetooth with Qualcomm’s AptX-HD codec support for 24-bit streaming from your smartphone or tablet as well as wireless playback through Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

A Modern Classic

The NAD brand has been associated with quality and performance for more than 50 years. This reputation is further cemented with the C 389 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier. The C 389 will produce exhilarating dynamics and beautiful clarity from all your musical sources thanks to its precise volume control, ultra-low-noise circuitry, and state-of-the-art amplifier design. Owners of the C 389 can upgrade their systems with cutting-edge features like automated room correction and multi-room audio streaming by using NAD’s next-generation MDC2 future-proofing technology. A high performance audio system may be built around the NAD C 389 today and for years to come.

 

Features & Specs

Amplifier - DAC

Yes

Features

-Customized HybridDigital UcD amplifier in fully balanced bridged configuration
-Continuous Power: 130 Watts per channel into 8/4 ohms
-Instantaneous Power: 210 W into 8 Ω, 300 W into 4 Ω, 350 W into 2 Ω* Watts per channel
-Vanishingly low harmonic and intermodulation distortion
-Dual MDC2 ports for expanded functionality
-Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds BluOS Hi-Res multiroom music streaming and Dirac Live room correction
-Jitter-free 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre 9028 DAC
-Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering circuitry
-Two optical, two coaxial digital inputs
-HDMI-eARC input
-Two pairs of line-level analogue inputs with ultra-low-noise buffer amplifiers
-Two sets of speaker outputs
-Two-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth
-Dual subwoofer outputs
-Dedicated headphone amplifier
-CI-Friendly – IR remote, 12V Trigger in/out, IR in/out, RS-232 Serial port
-Seamless integrations with smarthome control systems such as Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, Push, Lutron, iPort, and Elan

Amplifier Channels

2.1

Line Input, Pre-Out (Analog Bypass On) - Pre-Amplifier Section

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): 56 kohms + 100 pF
Maximum input signal: >4.6 Vrms (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: 46 kohms/100 pF
Frequency response: ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Maximum input signal at 1kHz: >80 mVrms (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 130W
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz): <0.02% (250 mW to 130 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >95 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
Clipping power: 150W
IHF dynamic power: 210W into 8 ohms, 300W into 4 ohms, 350W 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: >90dB (1 kHz), >75dB (10 kHz)
Input sensitivity (for 130 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): 435 x 100 x 390mm (17.1 x 3.9 x 15.4“)
Net Weight: 8.7kg (19.1lb)
Shipping weight: ~11kg (24.2lb)

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NAD Canada 2 Year Limited Warranty
SKU: C 389 UPC: 786357001890
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Product Descriptions

NAD C 389 HybridDigital Amplifier

All the necessary inputs are available on the C 389 to accommodate your audio source components. These comprise two sets of RCA line-level analogue inputs, two sets of optical and two sets of coaxial digital inputs. For improved acoustic purity, the analogue inputs incorporate ultra-low-noise buffer amplifiers. Vinyl enthusiasts will value the C 389’s excellent MM phono stage because it offers perfect RIAA equalization, high overload margins, and exceptionally low noise. Without impairing bass performance, the phono section’s novel circuit eliminates the infrasonic noise that is always present during vinyl playing.

The C 389 offers an HDMI eARC port for movies and television, allowing viewers to enjoy TV audio over their high-quality speakers while regulating volume with the TV’s remote. The C 389 can act as the central component of a 2.1- or 2.2-channel system for the playback of music and movies thanks to its two subwoofer outputs. Users can adjust the crossover frequency with the BluOS app after installing the MDC2 BluOS-D to ensure a seamless transition between the subwoofers and main speakers.
The C 389’s dedicated headphone amplifier can handle high- and low-impedance studio headphones thanks to its low output impedance and very high voltage output capabilities. Additionally, the C 389 offers two-way wireless Bluetooth with Qualcomm’s AptX-HD codec support for 24-bit streaming from your smartphone or tablet as well as wireless playback through Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

A Modern Classic

The NAD brand has been associated with quality and performance for more than 50 years. This reputation is further cemented with the C 389 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier. The C 389 will produce exhilarating dynamics and beautiful clarity from all your musical sources thanks to its precise volume control, ultra-low-noise circuitry, and state-of-the-art amplifier design. Owners of the C 389 can upgrade their systems with cutting-edge features like automated room correction and multi-room audio streaming by using NAD’s next-generation MDC2 future-proofing technology. A high performance audio system may be built around the NAD C 389 today and for years to come.

 

Features & Specs

Amplifier - DAC

Yes

Features

-Customized HybridDigital UcD amplifier in fully balanced bridged configuration
-Continuous Power: 130 Watts per channel into 8/4 ohms
-Instantaneous Power: 210 W into 8 Ω, 300 W into 4 Ω, 350 W into 2 Ω* Watts per channel
-Vanishingly low harmonic and intermodulation distortion
-Dual MDC2 ports for expanded functionality
-Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds BluOS Hi-Res multiroom music streaming and Dirac Live room correction
-Jitter-free 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre 9028 DAC
-Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering circuitry
-Two optical, two coaxial digital inputs
-HDMI-eARC input
-Two pairs of line-level analogue inputs with ultra-low-noise buffer amplifiers
-Two sets of speaker outputs
-Two-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth
-Dual subwoofer outputs
-Dedicated headphone amplifier
-CI-Friendly – IR remote, 12V Trigger in/out, IR in/out, RS-232 Serial port
-Seamless integrations with smarthome control systems such as Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, Push, Lutron, iPort, and Elan

Amplifier Channels

2.1

Line Input, Pre-Out (Analog Bypass On) - Pre-Amplifier Section

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): 56 kohms + 100 pF
Maximum input signal: >4.6 Vrms (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: 46 kohms/100 pF
Frequency response: ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Maximum input signal at 1kHz: >80 mVrms (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 130W
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz): <0.02% (250 mW to 130 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >95 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
Clipping power: 150W
IHF dynamic power: 210W into 8 ohms, 300W into 4 ohms, 350W 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: >90dB (1 kHz), >75dB (10 kHz)
Input sensitivity (for 130 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): 435 x 100 x 390mm (17.1 x 3.9 x 15.4“)
Net Weight: 8.7kg (19.1lb)
Shipping weight: ~11kg (24.2lb)

Documents

Warranty

NAD Canada 2 Year Limited Warranty
NAD C 389 Hybrid Digital Amplifier

NAD C 389 Hybrid Digital Amplifier

$2,099.00

Key Points

-Dual subwoofer outputs
-Dedicated headphone amplifier
-CI-Friendly – IR remote, 12V Trigger in/out, IR in/out, RS-232 Serial port
-Seamless integrations with smarthome control systems such as Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, Push, Lutron, iPort, and Ela

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