NAD C 388 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier

Why Buy New is pleased to offer for sale, this superb NAD C 388 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier.

It includes a power cable and Bluetooth Antenna and has been professionally repackaged to ensure safe delivery. 

This has been tested and is in full working order. It is sold with our own 3 month warranty.

The cosmetic condition is good.There are a few minor surface marks and scratches. See images for greater detail.

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NAD C 388 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier

The NAD C 388 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier excels in the realm of affordable amplification. This exceptionally powerful amp utilizes NAD's Asymmetrical PowerDrive™ technology, allowing it to drive even the most demanding speakers to life-like listening levels without dynamic compression. Thanks to its advanced preamplifier circuit, the C 388 maintains low noise at all volume settings, ensuring distraction-free music listening.

Another standout feature of the C 388 is the BluOS™ module, a sophisticated music management system that enables wireless streaming of your music library over your home Wi-Fi network. Additionally, the Bluetooth® connectivity allows for instant access to various streaming services. With the ability to accommodate a wide range of audio sources, both modern and vintage, the C 388 is a remarkably flexible product that will become a core addition to any home audio system.

NAD C 388 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier Specifications

Key Features

• Power Output: 150W x 2 continuous power into 8 or 4 Ohms
• Connectivity: Bluetooth A2DP with aptX supported, USB port for service purposes, SPDIF coax and optical inputs, Speaker A and B outputs, 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
• Certification: Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, AMX, Savant, Elan certified

Preamplifier

• Inputs/Outputs: Line Input, Pre Out
• THD (20Hz-20kHz): <0.005% at 2V out
• Signal to 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 Input, 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 Input, Headphone Out

• THD (20Hz-20kHz): <0.005% at 1V out
• Signal to 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

General Specifications

• Continuous Output Power into 4 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 to 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: ±0.03dB (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
• Frequency Band: 2.402G – 2.480G
• Maximum Transmit Power (dBm): 7dBm ±2dBm

Power Consumption

• Auto Standby ON and Network Standby OFF: 0.5 Watts*
• Auto Standby ON and Network Standby ON: 1.2 Watts**
• OFF Mode (Power Switched OFF): 0.1 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

Weight & Dimensions

• Gross Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 120 x 390 mm
• Net Weight: 11.2 kg