C368 vs C 388
The C 388's power @ 8ω is 150W against the C368's 80W and its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 98 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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About the C368
The NAD C 368 is a HybridDigital DAC-integrated amplifier that delivers a continuous 80 watts per channel into either 8 or 4 ohms, using a customized Hypex UcD-based Class D output stage and a high-efficiency switch‑mode power supply. It employs NAD’s Modular Design Construction (MDC) with two upgrade slots for optional modules such as the MDC BluOS 2i streaming module for high‑resolution multi-room audio and the MDC HDM-2 HDMI module. The C 368 includes a built-in moving-magnet (MM) phono stage with precise RIAA equalization and low noise, Bluetooth with aptX for wireless streaming, multiple analog line-level inputs, coaxial and optical digital inputs feeding a 24-bit/192 kHz DAC, and a dedicated headphone amplifier. Subwoofer output with bass-management is available via configurable digital crossover settings in the menu system. For custom installation, the C 368 offers IR input and output, RS‑232 control, and 12V trigger connections, along with dual speaker outputs for flexible system setups.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 80W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 80W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
- Damping Factor
- >300
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DAC Chip
- 32-bit TI PCM1795 with TI SRC4382 asynchronous sample-rate converter
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.030%
- SNR
- 98 dB
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- Adjustable Loading
- No
- Adjustable Capacitance
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- optical, coaxial, usb
- Analog Inputs
- analog_line, phono
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 434.4 × 101.6 × 422.4 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.8 kg (17 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 80W
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