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. This version includes the MDC2 BluOS-D module, providing high-resolution BluOS streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction, including a Dirac Live® Limited Bandwidth licence and calibration microphone for room correction up to 500Hz. HDMI eARC, a precise MM phono stage, and versatile digital and analogue inputs complete a refined, future-ready foundation for everyday listening.
FEATURES
- 130 watts per channel of HybridDigital UcD amplification
- Advanced DAC architecture for detailed, low-noise playback
- Dual MDC2 expansion slots for future upgrades
- MDC2 BluOS-D module included for 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 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 bidirectional Bluetooth with aptX™ HD support
SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand: NAD Electronics
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Model: C 389 with MDC2 BluOS-D
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Type: HybridDigital DAC Amplifier
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Amplifier Technology: HybridDigital UcD
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Continuous Output Power 8 Ohms: 130 W per channel
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Continuous Output Power 4 Ohms: 130 W per channel
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THD (20 Hz–20 kHz): <0.02%
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >85 dB
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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 at 1 kHz / >75 dB at 10 kHz
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DAC: 32-bit / 384 kHz
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Line Input Sensitivity: 201 mV
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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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Phono Input Impedance: 46 kOhms / 100 pF
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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: aptX HD
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MDC2 Expansion Slots: 2
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BluOS: Yes
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BluOS Streaming: Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
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Network Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet / Wi-Fi
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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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Dimensions (W × H × D): 435 × 100 × 390 mm / 17 1/8 × 4 × 15 3/8 inches
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Net Weight: 8.7 kg / 19.2 lbs
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Shipping Weight: 11 kg / 24.3 lbs
