NAD C 389

HYBRIDDIGITAL DAC AMPLIFIER The NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier delivers award-winning performance, powerful HybridDigital amplification, and flexible upgradeability for modern music systems. Its 130-Watt-per-channel design and refined digital architecture bring exceptional clarity and control to every track. With dual MDC2 slots, the C 389 can be expanded with high-resolution BluOS streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction. HDMI eARC, a precise MM phono stage, and versatile digital and analogue inputs complete a refined, future-ready foundation for everyday listening. KEY FEATURES 130 Watts per channel of HybridDigital UcD amplification Advanced DAC architecture for detailed, low-noise playback Dual MDC2 expansion slots for future upgrades Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds BluOS high-resolution streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction (Limited Bandwidth) HDMI eARC input for seamless TV integration Precise Moving Magnet phono stage with infrasonic filtering Two optical and two coaxial digital inputs Two sets of analogue inputs with low-noise buffer amplifiers Dual subwoofer outputs for flexible bass integration Dedicated headphone amplifier and Bluetooth with aptX™ HD support LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) THD (20Hz - 20kHz) 106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out, unity gain) Channel separation >100dB (1 kHz); >90 dB (10 kHz) Input Impedance (R and C) 56 kohms + 100 pF Maximum input signal >4.6 Vrms (ref. 0.1 % THD) Output impedance Source Z + 320 ohms Input sensitivity 65mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum) Frequency response ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) Maximum voltage output -IHF load >>5 V (ref. 0.1 % THD) PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) THD (20Hz - 20kHz) 84dB (200 ohms source; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out) Input sensitivity 46 kohms/100 pF Frequency response ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) Maximum input signal at 1kHz >80 mVrms (ref. 0.1 % THD) LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) THD (20Hz - 20kHz) 107 dB (32 ohms loads; A-WTD, ref. 1V out, unity gain Frequency response ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) Channel separation >62 dB at 1kHz Output impedance 2.2 Ohms LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms 2 x 130W THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) 85 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms) Clipping power 150W IHF dynamic power 210W into 8 ohms Peak output current >26A (in 1 ohm, 1ms) Damping factor >150 (ref. 8 ohms, 20Hz to 6.5kHz) Frequency response >±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) Channel separation >90dB (1 kHz) Input sensitivity (for 130 W in 8 ohms) Line In: 201 mV, Digital In: 10.25% FS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Supports bit rate/sample rate up to 32 bit/384 kHz Frequency band 2.402GHz- 2.480GHz Maximum transmit power (dBm) 7 dBm ± 2 dBm DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Gross dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 100 x 390mm (17.1 x 3.9 x 15.4“) Net Weight 8.7kg (19.1lb) Shipping weight ~11kg (24.2lb) *Specifications subject to change without notice.