NAD C 379 HybridDigital DAC & Amplifier
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About NAD C 379 HybridDigital DAC & Amplifier
NAD C 379 HybridDigital DAC & Amplifier Key Features:
- Customized HybridDigital 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™ 32-bit/384kHz DAC
- Dual MDC 2 Slots for Future Upgrades and Expanded Features
- 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
- Dual Subwoofer Outputs
Product Description:
The NAD C 379 represents 50 years of audio excellence, epitomizing the qualities of the Classic Series amplifier. Upholding NAD's legacy of simplicity, value, and innovation, the C 379 incorporates the latest MDC technology, delivering 80 watts per channel through its HybridDigital™ UcD amplification. Additionally, it features a high-performance ESS SABRE DAC, allowing music enthusiasts to enjoy exceptional sonic detail and clarity.
Maximum Power and Performance
Every aspect of the C 379 amplifier design has been meticulously refined to achieve maximum performance. Utilizing a customized version of the reliable HybridDigital UcD output stage, the C 379 operates in a fully balanced bridge configuration. This design ensures substantial power output with nearly undetectable distortion and noise within the audible range. The power supply delivers a continuous 80 watts and can provide over 120 watts instantaneously for short-term musical transients. Furthermore, the C 379 can be bridged in mono with the C 268 to deliver up to 300 watts per channel of distortion-free sound for even greater power.
Brilliant Musicality and Detail
The digital architecture of the C 379 is centered around the highly regarded ESS SABRE™ ES9028 DAC, a top-tier 32-bit digital-to-analog converter known for its exceptional dynamic range and ultra-low distortion. This ensures ultra-high-quality music playback, eliminating clock jitter typically found in digital audio systems. The outcome is an exceptionally wide dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, precise soundstage, and unparalleled clarity.
Future-Proof Flexibility
Since 2006, NAD has pioneered providing users with the flexibility to add features as new A/V technologies emerge, ensuring unmatched performance and value. Now, with the second generation of NAD’s Modular Design Construction (MDC) technology, the C 379 stands in a league of its own. It includes two MDC2 slots, allowing users to upgrade the amplifier's capabilities with the latest A/V technologies and additional features, such as BluOS™ high-resolution multi-room streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction.
The Power of BluOS
With the optional MDC2 BluOS-D module, the C 379 can be enhanced with Dirac Live, BluOS, Apple AirPlay 2, two-way aptX™ HD Bluetooth, and more. BluOS allows the C 379 to connect to a home network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, providing access to the most advanced multi-room wireless music management system with 24-bit/192kHz resolution. The BluOS app, available for smartphone, tablet, or desktop, manages the digital music collection and connects to over 20 high-quality streaming music services, including Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
Connect Everything
The C 379 is outfitted with a diverse array of analog and digital connectivity options, including aptX HD Bluetooth, HDMI eARC, an MM phono stage, and two subwoofer outputs. The aptX HD feature supports 24-bit streaming from any Bluetooth-enabled device, while HDMI eARC enables connection to a TV for seamless control using an existing remote. Additionally, the C 379 boasts a built-in high-performance headphone amplifier with low output impedance and high output voltage capability, capable of driving a wide range of headphones.
Specifications:
Line Input, Pre-Out (Analog Bypass On)
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THD (20Hz - 20kHz) |
<0.002 % at 2 V out |
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out, unity gain) |
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Channel separation |
>100dB (1 kHz); >90 dB (10 kHz) |
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Input Impedance (R and C) |
56 kohms + 100 pF |
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Maximum input signal |
>4.6 Vrms (ref. 0.1 % THD) |
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Output impedance |
Source Z + 320 ohms |
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Input sensitivity |
65mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum) |
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Frequency response |
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
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Maximum voltage output -IHF load |
>>5 V (ref. 0.1 % THD) |
Phono Input, Pre-Out (Analog Bypass On)
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THD (20Hz - 20kHz) |
<0.01% at 2 V out |
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>84dB (200 ohms source; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out) |
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Input sensitivity |
46 kohms/100 pF |
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Frequency response |
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
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Maximum input signal at 1kHz |
>80 mVrms (ref. 0.1 % THD) |
Line Input, Headphone Out (Analog Bypass On)
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THD (20Hz - 20kHz) |
<0.005% at 1V out |
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>107 dB (32 ohms loads; A-WTD, ref. 1V out, unity gain |
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Frequency response |
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
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Channel separation |
>62 dB at 1kHz |
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Output impedance |
2.2 Ohms |
Line Input, Speaker Out (Analog Bypass On)
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Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms |
2 x 80W |
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THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
<0.03 % (250 mW to 80 W, 8 Ohms and 4 Ohms) |
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>95 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms) |
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Clipping power |
150W |
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IHF dynamic power |
120W into 8 ohms 200W into 4 ohms 250W into 2 ohms |
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Peak output current |
>26A (in 1 ohm, 1ms) |
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Damping factor |
>100 (ref. 8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
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Frequency response |
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
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Channel separation |
>90dB (1 kHz) >75dB (10 kHz) |
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Input sensitivity (for 80 W in 8 ohms) |
750mV/50kohms |
General
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Supports bit rate/sample rate |
up to 32 bit/384 kHz |
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Frequency band |
2.402GHz- 2.480GHz |
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Maximum transmit power (dBm) |
7 dBm ± 2 dBm |
Dimensions and Weight:
Overall - 17.1 x 3.9 x 15.4 inches (W x H x D)
Product Weight - 19.1lb
Shipping Weight - 24.2 lbs
