C 399 vs C 389
The C 389's power @ 8ω is 130W against the C 399's 180W and its signal-to-noise 107 dB against 106 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,600 - $1,999
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the C 399
The NAD C 399 is a high-power stereo integrated amplifier featuring HybridDigital nCore Class D amplification rated at 180 watts per channel into 4- or 8-ohm loads. It includes an ESS Sabre DAC, moving-magnet phono stage, two-way Bluetooth with aptX HD, HDMI eARC, and NAD’s modular MDC2 expansion system. Optional MDC2 modules can add BluOS network streaming and Dirac Live room correction, while the amplifier provides extensive analog and digital connectivity for stereo systems and home-theater applications.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 180W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 180W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DAC Chip
- ESS Sabre
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 106 dB
- Output Voltage
- 5.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 320Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- Adjustable Loading
- No
- Adjustable Capacitance
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX-HD
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- Optical, Coaxial, HDMI eARC
- Analog Inputs
- MM phono, RCA
Key Specifications
Power: 180W
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