Overview
The C 388 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier is at the top of its class in the world of affordable amplification. An incredibly powerful amp, the C 388 employs NAD technologies like Asymmetrical PowerDrive™ to ensure that even the most demanding speakers can be driven to life-like listening levels without dynamic compression. Thanks to its advanced preamplifier circuit, the C 388 gives low noise at all volume settings, ensuring that you’ll be able to listen to your music without any distractions. Another technology that’s available to the C 388 is the BluOS™ module, a music management system that can stream your music library wirelessly across your home Wi-Fi network. Connect to the C 388 instantly with Bluetooth® to give you access to various streaming services. With the ability to accommodate a variety of sources both past and present, the C 388 is a remarkably flexible product that will become a core addition to your home audio system.
Features
- 150W x 2 Continuous power into 8 or 4 Ohms
- Bluetooth A2DP with aptX supported
- MM Phono input
- Analogue line inputs
- USB port for service purposes
- SPDIF coax and optical inputs
- Speaker A, Speaker B
- Preamp/Subwoofer out
- Headphone amplifier
- MDC Slots for future upgrades
- IR remote
- Smartphone Control App
- 12V Trigger in/out
- IR in/out
- RS-232 Serial port for control
- Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, AMX, Savant, Elan certified
Specifications
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LINE IN / PRE OUT |
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| THD (20Hz-20kHz) | <0.005% at 2V out |
| Signal/Noise Ratio | >106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out, unity gain) |
| Channel Separation | >80dB (1kHz); >70dB (10kHz) |
| Input Impedance (R and C) | 22 kilohm + 100pF |
| Maximum Input Signal | >4.5Vrms (ref. 0.1% THD) |
| Output Impedance | Source Z + 240 Ohm |
| Input Sensitivity | 93mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum) |
| Frequency Response | ±0.03dB (20Hz-20kHz) |
| Maximum voltage output – IHF load | >4.5V (ref. 0.1% THD) |
| Tone Controls |
Treble: ±7.0dB at 20kHz Bass: ±7.0dB at 60Hz Balance: -10dB |
| PHONO IN / PRE OUT | |
| THD (20Hz-20kHz) | <0.01% at 2V out |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
>84dB (200 Ohm source; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out) >76dB (MM cartridge source, IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out) |
| Input Sensitivity | 1.44mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum) |
| Frequency Response | ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz) |
| Maximum Input Signal at 1kHz | >80mVrms (ref. 0.1% THD) |
| LINE IN / HEADPHONE OUT | |
| THD (20Hz-20kHz) | <0.005% at 1V out |
| Signal/Noise Ratio | >110dB (32 Ohm loads; A-weighted, ref. 2V out, unity gain) |
| Frequency Response | ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz) |
| Channel Separation | >60dB at 1kHz |
| Output Impedance | 6 Ohms |
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GENERAL |
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| Continuous output Power into 4 Ohms and 8 Ohms (Stereo) | >150W (at rated THD, 20-20kHz, both channels driven) |
| IHF Dynamic Power |
8 Ohm 250W 4 Ohm 350W 2 Ohm 400W |
| THD (20Hz-20kHz) | <0.02% (250mW to 150W, 8 Ohm and 4 Ohm) |
| Signal/Noise Ratio | >95dB (A-weighted, 500mV input ref. 1W out in 8 Ohm) |
| Clipping Power | >160W (at 1kHz 0.1% THD) |
| Peak Output Current | >20A (in 1 Ohm, 1ms) |
| Damping Factor | >150 (ref. 8 Ohm, 20Hz and 6.5kHz) |
| Frequency Response | ±0.03 (20Hz-20kHz) |
| Channel Separation |
>75dB (1kHz) >70dB (10kHz) |
| Input Sensitivity (for 80W in 8 Ohm) | Line In: 490mV; Phono In: 7.5mV; Digital In: 24% FS |
| Sample Rate | up to 24 bit/192kHz |
| Standby Power | <0.5W |
| Wireless Frequency Band | 2.402G – 2.480G |
| Wireless Maximum Transmit Power (dBm) | 7dBm ±2dBm |
| Power Consumption |
Auto Standby ON and Network Standby OFF - 0.5W Auto Standby ON and Network Standby ON - 1.2W OFF mode (Power switched OFF) - 0.1W |
| Gross Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 x 120 x 390mm (17 1/8 x 4 3/4 x 15 3/8)” |
| Net Weight | 11.2kg (24.7lb) |
| Shipping Weight | 13.6kg (30lb) |