C 379 vs C 338
The C 338's power @ 8ω is 50W against the C 379's 80W, its bit depth 24-bit against 32-bit, and its max sample rate 192 kHz against 384 kHz. Both share power @ 4ω (80W).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,099
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the C 379
The NAD C 379 is a two-channel HybridDigital integrated amplifier with an ESS SABRE DAC, NAD HybridDigital UcD Class D output stage, MM phono input, HDMI eARC, optical and coaxial digital inputs, Bluetooth aptX HD, preamplifier and dual subwoofer outputs, and two MDC2 expansion slots. It is designed for stereo loudspeaker systems and can be upgraded with the optional MDC2 BluOS-D module for network streaming, multi-room playback, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready operation, and Dirac Live room correction. It is an actively sold current-generation product; no reliable evidence indicates that it is no longer manufactured.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 80W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 80W @ 4Ω
- Damping Factor
- >100
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DAC Chip
- ESS Sabre 32-bit/384kHz
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- SNR
- 98 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX HD
- Digital Inputs
- 2 x Optical (Toslink), 2 x Coaxial (RCA), 1 x HDMI eARC (optional via MDC module), 1 x USB Type-B (for high-resolution audio playback)
- Analog Inputs
- 2 x RCA stereo (Line-in), 1 x Phono (Moving Magnet – MM)
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 434.34 × 99.06 × 390.08 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.66 kg (19 lbs)
Never published
- Phono Preamplifier — the maker never published this. Checked 30 sources on 8 Sept 2026
Key Specifications
Power: 80W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions