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. This is the standard C 389 without the optional MDC2 BluOS-D module. HDMI eARC, a precise MM phono stage, and versatile digital and analogue inputs complete a refined, future-ready foundation for everyday listening.
Dirac Live® Limited Bandwidth licence and calibration microphone for room correction up to 500Hz — MDC2 BluOS-D card required.
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
- Includes Dirac Live® Limited Bandwidth licence and calibration microphone for room correction up to 500Hz — MDC2 BluOS-D card required
- 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
SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand: NAD Electronics
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Model: C 389
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Type: HybridDigital DAC Amplifier
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Amplifier Technology: HybridDigital UcD
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Continuous Power Output 8 Ohms: 130 W per channel
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Continuous Power Output 4 Ohms: 130 W per channel
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THD (20 Hz–20 kHz): <0.02% (250 mW to 130 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >85 dB (A-weighted)
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Clipping Power: 150 W
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IHF Dynamic Power 8 Ohms: 210 W
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Peak Output Current: >26 A
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Damping Factor: >150
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Frequency Response: ±0.3 dB (20 Hz–20 kHz)
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Channel Separation: >90 dB (1 kHz)
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Input Sensitivity: 201 mV (for 130 W into 8 ohms)
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Digital Input Sensitivity: 10.25% FS
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DAC: ESS Sabre 9028, 32-bit / 384 kHz
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Analogue Line Inputs: 2 pairs
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Optical Digital Inputs: 2
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Coaxial Digital Inputs: 2
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HDMI: 1 × eARC
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Phono Input: MM
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Subwoofer Outputs: 2
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Pre-Out: Yes
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Speaker Outputs: A / B
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Headphone Output: Yes
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Headphone Output Impedance: 2.2 Ohms
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Bluetooth: Qualcomm aptX HD
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MDC2 Expansion Slots: 2
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BluOS: No — optional MDC2 BluOS-D module
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Dirac Live: No — requires optional MDC2 BluOS-D module
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Dimensions (W × H × D): 435 × 100 × 390 mm
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Dimensions (W × H × D): 17.1 × 3.9 × 15.4 inches
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Net Weight: 8.7 kg / 19.1 lbs
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Shipping Weight: Approximately 11 kg / 24.2 lbs
