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NAD Amplifier C328
NAD C 328 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier
 
For 45 years, NAD Electronics has introduced aspiring audiophiles to the vast world of hi-fi. From our flagship Masters Series, to our budget-friendly Classic Series, NAD has a component for everyone. Following in the footsteps of some of NAD’s greatest units, the NAD C 328 delivers the most fundamental of features, while firmly adhering to NAD’s unwavering commitment to exquisite sound. The C 328 can wirelessly connect to any smartphone, tablet, or Bluetooth®-enabled device within range, to give you a seamless listening experience. Featuring a MM phono input, the C 328 breathes new life into vinyl LPs, thanks in part to NAD’s innovative Hybrid Digital™ amp technology. The C 328 also features a headphone amplifier, letting you connect your favourite headphones and settle back into your own world of detailed sound. Although more modest in comparison to other Classic Series amplifiers, the C 328 will fit perfectly into your existing system and bring you the musical nirvana you’ve been searching for.
 
Getting the Basics Right
 
When it comes to Classic Series amplifiers, no feature is overlooked. Low noise circuits, precise volume control action, and accurate channel balance are all key characteristics of the C 328. With the added bonus of proper input and output impedance traits, plus high overload margins and stability with difficult speaker loads, the C 328 is the best choice for audiophiles who are just starting to build their dream systems. The C 328 also includes a MM phono stage with precisely correct RIAA equalization, high overload margins, extremely low noise, and an innovative circuit to suppress infrasonic noise that is present on all LPs—all without affecting bass response.
 
Versatility in Spades
 
The line inputs of the C 328 can accommodate all kinds of analogue source components. It offers ideal input impedance attributes with linear, ultra-low noise buffer amplifiers to prevent any sonic degradation caused by improper loading of the source device. The C 328 also features a separate headphone amplifier with low output impedance and very high output voltage capability, enough in fact to drive even high impedance studio monitor headphones. The low impedance line outputs can also connect to a subwoofer to further extend the versatility of the C 328.
 
Ready for Streaming
 
With support for Bluetooth, you can instantly connect and listen to the music service of your choice, or wirelessly stream music and playlists stored directly on your smartphone, tablet or computer. Plus, with its high performance digital circuitry, Bluetooth streaming has never sounded as good as it does with the C 328.
 
Read a great review on the NAD C328 here.
 
Specifactions
 
Analogue In/Headphone Out
  • Continuous output power into 8 Ohms
    and 4 Ohms
  • 50W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven)
  • THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • <0.005 % at 1 V out
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  • >100 dB (A-weighted, 32 ohms, ref. 2V out, unity gain)
  • Frequency response
  • ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Output impedance
  • 11 ohms
 
Analog In/Subwoofer Out
  • THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • <0.005 % at 1 V out
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  • >100 dB (A-weighted, 32 ohms, ref. 2V out, unity gain)
 
  • Frequency response
  • ±0.2 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Output impedance
  • 200 ohms
 
Analog In/Speaker Out
  • THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • <0.03 % (100 mW to 40 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  • >95 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out 8 ohms)
  • Frequency response
  • ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
 
Phono In/Speaker Out
  • THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • <0.03 % (200 mW to 40 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  • >75 dB with IHF MM cartridge (A-weighted, ref. 5mV input 1 kHz and 1W output in 8 ohms)
  • Frequency response(RIAA deviation)
  • ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
 
Power consumption
  • at ECO Standby mode
  • 0.5 Watts*
  • at Control Standby mode
  • 0.6 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 is always live when configured.
 
Dimensions & Weight
  • Gross dimensions (W x H x D)
  • 435 x 70 x 285 mm (17 1/8 x 2 13/16 x 11 1/4″)
  • Net weight
  • 4.9 kg (10.8 lbs)
  • Shipping weight
  • 5.9 kg (13.0 lbs)

NAD Amplifier C328

$799.00Price

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