The NAD C 399 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier stands as the flagship of the Classic Series, bringing Masters Series technology and refined engineering to a wider audience. Its HybridDigital nCore amplifier delivers 180 Watts per channel of clean, effortless power, while refined digital processing reveals fine musical detail with clarity and control. Widely recognized by reviewers and honoured with multiple Product of the Year awards, the C 399 has become one of NAD’s most trusted and popular amplifiers. This version includes the MDC2 BluOS-D module, providing BluOS high-resolution streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction (Limited Bandwidth), allowing the C 399 to deliver balanced listening in any room. HDMI eARC, a precise MM phono stage, and versatile digital and analogue inputs make it easy to enjoy music from all your favourite sources.
Includes Dirac Live® Limited Bandwidth licence and calibration microphone for room correction up to 500Hz.
FEATURES
- 180 watts per channel of HybridDigital nCore amplification
- Refined digital architecture for detailed, low-noise playback
- Dual MDC2 expansion slots for future upgrades
- MDC2 BluOS-D module included with BluOS high-resolution streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction
- Includes Dirac Live® Limited Bandwidth licence and calibration microphone for room correction up to 500Hz
- HDMI eARC input for seamless TV audio integration
- Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering
- Two optical and two coaxial digital inputs
- Two sets of analogue inputs with low-noise buffer amplifiers
- Dedicated headphone amplifier and bidirectional Bluetooth with aptX™ HD support
- Dual subwoofer outputs and two sets of speaker terminals
SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand: NAD Electronics
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Model: C 399 with MDC2 BluOS-D
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Type: HybridDigital DAC Amplifier
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Amplifier Technology: HybridDigital nCore
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Continuous Output Power 8 Ohms: >180 W per channel
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Continuous Output Power 4 Ohms: >180 W per channel
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Instantaneous Power: 250 W per channel
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THD (20 Hz–20 kHz): <0.02%
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >95 dB
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Clipping Power: >210 W at 1 kHz, 0.1% THD
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IHF Dynamic Power 8 Ohms: 217 W
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IHF Dynamic Power 4 Ohms: 400 W
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IHF Dynamic Power 2 Ohms: 506.4 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 at 1 kHz / >75 dB at 10 kHz
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Input Sensitivity: 201 mV (Line In, for 180 W into 8 Ohms)
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DAC: 32-bit / 384 kHz ESS Sabre
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BluOS: Yes
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BluOS Resolution: Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
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BluOS Audio Formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
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Network Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet / Wi-Fi 5
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Bluetooth: aptX HD
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Bluetooth Connectivity: Two-way — Receive and Headphone modes
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HDMI Inputs: 1
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HDMI Outputs: 0
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ARC / eARC: eARC
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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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Phono Input: MM
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Subwoofer Outputs: 2
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Pre-Out: Yes
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Speaker Outputs: Speaker A / Speaker B
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Headphone Output: Yes
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Headphone Output Impedance: 2.2 Ohms
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Dirac Live: Limited Bandwidth
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Dirac Live Correction Range: Up to 500 Hz
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Dirac Live Licence: Limited Bandwidth licence included
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Dirac Calibration Microphone: Included
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USB: 1 × Type-A
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Frequency Band: 2.402–2.480 GHz
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Maximum Transmit Power: 7 dBm ± 2 dBm
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Dimensions (W × H × D): 435 × 120 × 390 mm
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Dimensions (W × H × D): 17 1/8 × 4 3/4 × 15 3/8 inches
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Net Weight: 11.2 kg / 24.7 lbs
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Shipping Weight: 13.6 kg / 30 lbs
