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C379

NAD Electronics, Integrated Amplifiers, Integrated Amps

Embodying half a century of audio mastery, the NAD C379 is everything you’d expect from a Classic Series amplifier. Continuing NAD’s tradition of delivering simplicity, value, and innovation, the C379 features the latest generation of MDC technology, 80 watts per channel of HybridDigital UcD amplification, and a high-performance ESS SABRE DAC that lets you experience music with exceptional sonic detail and clarity. For even greater power, operate the C379 in bridged mode with an additional C268 power amp for up to 300W per channel!
 

BRILLIANT MUSICALITY AND DETAIL

The C379’s digital architecture is built around the critically acclaimed ESS SABRE ES9028 DAC, one of the industry’s highest performance 32-bit digital-to-analogue converts with unprecedented dynamic range and ultra-low distortion. It provides ultra-high-quality music playback, free from clock jitter common in digital audio systems. The results are an exceptionally wide dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, accurate sound stage and unparalleled clarity.

Features & Details

  • Customised HybridDigital UcD Amplifier with Stereo and Bridge Modes
  • 2 x 80 Watts per channel of Continuous Power (8 and 4 Ohms)
  • 2 x 120 Watts per channel of Dynamic Power (4 Ohms)
  • Bridgeable for up to 300 Watts per channel of Continuous Power
  • Industry-leading ESS SABRE PRO 32-bit/384kHz DAC
  • Dual MDC 2 Ports for Future Upgrades and Expanded Features
  • MM Phono Stage with Accurate RIAA Equalization and Ultra-Low Noise
  • Built-in Separate Headphone Amplifier for Low and High Impedance
  • HDMI eARC, Optical Digital and Coax Digital Inputs
  • Dual Subwoofer Outputs
 

LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT
(ANALOG BYPASS ON)

  • THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
    • <0.002 % at 2 V out
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio
    • >106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out, unity gain)
  • Channel separation
    • >100dB (1 kHz); >90 dB (10 kHz)
  • Input Impedance (R and C)
    • 56 kohms + 100 pF
  • Maximum input signal
    • >4.6 Vrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)
  • Output impedance
    • Source Z + 320 ohms
  • Input sensitivity
    • 65mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum)
  • Frequency response
    • ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Maximum voltage output -IHF load
    • >>5 V (ref. 0.1 % THD)


PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT
(ANALOG BYPASS ON)

  • THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
    • <0.01% at 2 V out
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio
    • >84dB (200 ohms source; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out)
  • Input sensitivity
    • 46 kohms/100 pF
  • Frequency response
    • ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Maximum input signal at 1kHz
    • >80 mVrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)


LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT
(ANALOG BYPASS ON)

  • THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
    • <0.005% at 1V out
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio
    • >107 dB (32 ohms loads; A-WTD, ref. 1V out, unity gain
  • Frequency response
    • ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Channel separation
    • >62 dB at 1kHz
  • Output impedance
    • 2.2 Ohms


LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT
(ANALOG BYPASS ON)

  • Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms
    • 2 x 80W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven)
  • Continuous output power into 8 Ohms (Bridge mode)
    • 300W (ref. 20 Hz – 20 kHz at THD 0.03%)
  • THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
    • <0.03% (250 mW to 80 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
  • IHF dynamic power
    • 120W into 8 ohms
    • 200W into 4 ohms
    • 250W into 2 ohms
  • Peak output current
    • >26A (in 1 ohm, 1ms)
  • Damping factor
    • >150 (ref. 8 ohms, 20Hz to 6.5kHz)
  • Frequency response
    • >±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Channel separation
    • >90dB (1 kHz)
    • >75dB (10 kHz)
  • Input sensitivity (for 80 W in 8 ohms)
    • Line In: 201 mV, Digital In: 10.25% FS


GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Supports bit rate/sample rate
    • up to 32 bit/384 kHz
  • Frequency band
    • 2.402GHz- 2.480GHz
  • Maximum transmit power (dBm)
    • 7 dBm ± 2 dBm


DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

  • Gross dimensions (W x H x D)
    • 435 x 100 x 390mm 
  • Net Weight
    • 8.7kg 
  • Shipping weight
    • ~11kg 

 
C379 
Data Sheet


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C379 
Quick Start Guide
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C379 
Owner's Manual
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LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT
(ANALOG BYPASS ON)

  • THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
    • <0.002 % at 2 V out
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio
    • >106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out, unity gain)
  • Channel separation
    • >100dB (1 kHz); >90 dB (10 kHz)
  • Input Impedance (R and C)
    • 56 kohms + 100 pF
  • Maximum input signal
    • >4.6 Vrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)
  • Output impedance
    • Source Z + 320 ohms
  • Input sensitivity
    • 65mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum)
  • Frequency response
    • ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Maximum voltage output -IHF load
    • >>5 V (ref. 0.1 % THD)


PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT
(ANALOG BYPASS ON)

  • THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
    • <0.01% at 2 V out
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio
    • >84dB (200 ohms source; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out)
  • Input sensitivity
    • 46 kohms/100 pF
  • Frequency response
    • ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Maximum input signal at 1kHz
    • >80 mVrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)


LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT
(ANALOG BYPASS ON)

  • THD (20Hz – 20kHz)
    • <0.005% at 1V out
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio
    • >107 dB (32 ohms loads; A-WTD, ref. 1V out, unity gain
  • Frequency response
    • ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Channel separation
    • >62 dB at 1kHz
  • Output impedance
    • 2.2 Ohms


LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT
(ANALOG BYPASS ON)

  • Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms
    • 2 x 80W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven)
  • Continuous output power into 8 Ohms (Bridge mode)
    • 300W (ref. 20 Hz – 20 kHz at THD 0.03%)
  • THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
    • <0.03% (250 mW to 80 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
  • IHF dynamic power
    • 120W into 8 ohms
    • 200W into 4 ohms
    • 250W into 2 ohms
  • Peak output current
    • >26A (in 1 ohm, 1ms)
  • Damping factor
    • >150 (ref. 8 ohms, 20Hz to 6.5kHz)
  • Frequency response
    • >±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Channel separation
    • >90dB (1 kHz)
    • >75dB (10 kHz)
  • Input sensitivity (for 80 W in 8 ohms)
    • Line In: 201 mV, Digital In: 10.25% FS


GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Supports bit rate/sample rate
    • up to 32 bit/384 kHz
  • Frequency band
    • 2.402GHz- 2.480GHz
  • Maximum transmit power (dBm)
    • 7 dBm ± 2 dBm


DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

  • Gross dimensions (W x H x D)
    • 435 x 100 x 390mm 
  • Net Weight
    • 8.7kg 
  • Shipping weight
    • ~11kg 

 

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