C 700 V2 vs C 389
The C 389's power @ 8ω is 130W against the C 700 V2's 80W, its bit depth 32-bit against 24-bit, its max sample rate 384 kHz against 192 kHz, and its signal-to-noise 107 dB against 106 dB.
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The NAD C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is an all-in-one 'just add speakers' solution featuring state-of-the-art HybridDigital UcD amplification providing 2x80W continuous and 2x120W instantaneous power, an upgraded ESS Sabre ES9028 DAC for refined precision, a built-in moving magnet phono stage, Dolby Digital decoding, optional Dirac Live room correction, and a 5-inch high-definition color display. It supports BluOS multi-room streaming to 63 zones, high-resolution audio to 24-bit/192kHz with full MQA decoding, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, and voice control via Alexa or Siri. Housed in a solid aluminum chassis with glass front panel, it offers intuitive control via BluOS app, included IR remote, or front panel controls, with connectivity including HDMI eARC, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth aptX HD, and integration with home automation systems like Control4 and Crestron.
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The C 389's power @ 8ω is 130W against the C 700 V2's 80W, its bit depth 32-bit against 24-bit, its max sample rate 384 kHz against 192 kHz, and its signal-to-noise 107 dB against 106 dB.
The TDAI-1120's power @ 8ω is 60W against the C 700 V2's 80W and its power @ 4ω 120W against 100W. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The Attessa Streaming's power @ 4ω is 130W against the C 700 V2's 100W. Both share power @ 8ω (80W), bit depth (24-bit), and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The A15+ matches the C 700 V2 on power @ 8ω (80W), bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and signal-to-noise (106 dB).
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