{"product_id":"nad-c-379-hybriddigital-dac-amplifier","title":"NAD C 379 HybridDigital DAC \u0026 Amplifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNAD C 379 HybridDigital DAC \u0026amp; Amplifier Key Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomized HybridDigital UcD Amplifier with Stereo and Bridge Modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 80 Watts per channel of Continuous Power (8 and 4 Ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 120 Watts per channel of Dynamic Power (4 Ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridgeable for up to 300 Watts per channel of Continuous Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustry-leading ESS SABRE™ 32-bit\/384kHz DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual MDC 2 Slots for Future Upgrades and Expanded Features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM Phono Stage with Accurate RIAA Equalization and Ultra-Low Noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Separate Headphone Amplifier for Low and High Impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI eARC, Optical Digital and Coax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Subwoofer Outputs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaximum Power and Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrilliant Musicality and Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFuture-Proof Flexibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Power of BluOS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnect Everything\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLine Input, Pre-Out (Analog Bypass On)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD (20Hz - 20kHz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;0.002 % at 2 V out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out, unity gain)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;100dB (1 kHz); \u0026gt;90 dB (10 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance (R and C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56 kohms + 100 pF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum input signal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;4.6 Vrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource Z + 320 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum voltage output -IHF load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;5 V (ref. 0.1 % THD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhono Input, Pre-Out (Analog Bypass On)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD (20Hz - 20kHz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;0.01% at 2 V out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;84dB (200 ohms source; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46 kohms\/100 pF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum input signal at 1kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;80 mVrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLine Input, Headphone Out (Analog Bypass On)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD (20Hz - 20kHz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;0.005% at 1V out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;107 dB (32 ohms loads; A-WTD, ref. 1V out, unity gain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;62 dB at 1kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.2 Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLine Input, Speaker Out (Analog Bypass On)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 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power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIHF dynamic power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120W into 8 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200W into 4 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250W into 2 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak output current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;26A (in 1 ohm, 1ms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamping factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;100 (ref. 8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;90dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;75dB (10 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput sensitivity (for 80 W in 8 ohms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750mV\/50kohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports bit rate\/sample rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eup to 32 bit\/384 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.402GHz- 2.480GHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum transmit power 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