Overbuilt to the Extreme: 50Wpc NAD C 338 Integrated Amplifier Includes aptX Bluetooth, Built-In MM Phono Preamp, Headphone Amplifier, Wi-Fi, and Serious Connectivity
Wirelessly stream music in aptX quality from any Bluetooth device, enjoy Google Cast, listen to LPs, connect ‘phones, and even hear upgraded TV audio with the NAD C 338 integrated amplifier. Continuous 50Wpc output, built-in Wi-Fi and network streaming, and a remote – all for an incredibly low price. The overbuilt, extremely high-value C 338 includes a built-in MM phono preamplifier, headphone amplifier, TV output, and tons of connectivity to complement its serious sonic performance. This is one serious entertainment machine – 100% Money-Back Guaranteed!
"Warm, musical and charming as hell.... NAD C338 sounds in many ways like a much larger and more expensive amplifier."
— John Hvidlykke, L&B Tech Reviews
Precision Parts and Components, Plus the Flexibility for LPs and Headphones
From low-noise circuits to precise volume control, to accurate channel balance and proper input and output impedance characteristics, C 338 has your bases covered. You also get a MM phonostage with precisely accurate RIAA equalization, high overload margins, extremely low noise, and an innovative circuit to suppress infrasonic noise present on all LPs. The line inputs accommodate all kinds of analog source components by offering ideal input impedance characteristics with linear, ultra-low-noise buffer amplifiers to prevent sonic degradation caused by inappropriate loading of the source device. A separate headphone amplifier with low output impedance and high output voltage capability also comes standard, as do low-impedance line outputs that can connect to subwoofers.
Linear and Consistent Power Supplies for Stellar Dynamics and Drive
NAD has moved away from the old-fashioned linear power supplies and Class AB output stages that waste energy. Its instead developed better-performing circuits based on switch mode power supplies and Class D output stages. Once thought to be inferior to traditional topologies, NAD's advanced work in this area has created some of the best-performing amplifiers regardless of design principle. These new designs are very linear over a wide bandwidth and provide consistent performance into all speaker loads. C 338's power supply is capable of 160 watts continuously and more than 300 watts instantaneously to allow for short-term musical transients. It can operate with any AC mains voltage from 100 to 240 volts and provides pure DC power to all the various stages of the C 338. This highly efficient supply also provides near-perfect regulation of voltage across a wide range of conditions and provides a solid noise-free foundation for the amplifying stages. C 338 also uses a customized version of the proven Hypex UcD output stage operating in a fully balanced bridge configuration. This allows for massive power with nearly unmeasurable distortion and noise in the audible range.
aptX Bluetooth Expands Your Options and Enhances Your Sound
You can connect instantly to the aptX-enabled C 338 with Bluetooth, allowing you to stream music from any Bluetooth-enabled device. Bluetooth can also be used to listen to other sources connected to C 388 via wireless headphones. NAD's control app allows your smartphone or tablet to control all functions of C 338.
THD (20Hz-20kHz): <0.005% at 2V out
Signal/Noise Ratio: >106dB (IHF; A-weighted, 500mV out, unity gain)
Input Impedance (R and C): 56 kilohm + 100pF
Maximum Input Signal: >4.5Vrms (ref. 0.1% THD)
Output Impedance: Source Z + 200 Ohm
Input Sensitivity: 50mV (100Hz ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum
Maximum voltage output – IHF load: >4.5V (ref. 0.1% THD)
Line In, Headphone Out:
THD (20Hz-20kHz): <0.005% at 1V out
Signal/Noise Ratio: >105dB (IHF; A-weighted, 32 Ohm loads, ref. 2V out, unity gain)
Frequency Response: ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)
Channel Separation: >56dB at 1kHz
Output Impedance: 0.5 Ohm
Line In, Speaker Out:
Continuous Output Power into 4 Ohms and 8 Ohms (Stereo): >50W (at rated THD, 20-20kHz, both channels driven)
IHF Dynamic Power:
8 Ohm 80W
4 Ohm 150W
2 Ohm 210W
THD (20Hz-20kHz): <0.03% (250mW to 50W, 8 Ohm and 4 Ohm
Signal/Noise Ratio: >98dB (A-weighted, 500mV input ref. 1W out in 8 Ohm)
Clipping power: >60W (at 1kHz 0.1% THD)
Peak output current: >18A (in 1 Ohm, 1 ms)
Damping Factor: >300 (ref. 8 Ohm, 20Hz to 6.5kHz)
Frequency Response: ±0.3 dB (20Hz-20kHz)
Channel Separation:
1kHz >75dB
10kHz >65dB
Input Sensitivity (For 50W in 8 Ohm):
Line In: 380mV
Digital In: 18% FS
Sample Rate: Up to 24 bit/192kHz
Phono In, Speaker Out:
THD (20Hz-20kHz) (Stereo): <0.3% at 50W out
Signal/Noise Ratio:
>82dB (200 Ohm source, A-weighted, ref. 500mV out)
>76dB (MM cartridge source, IHF A-weighted, ref. 500mV out)
Input Sensitivity: 4.1mV (ref. 50W 1kHz 4 Ohm out, Volume maximum)
Frequency Response: ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)
Input Impedance: 47 kilohm + 100pF
Maximum Input Signal: >80mVrms (ref. 0.1% THD)
Power Consumption:
at ECO Standby mode: 0.4 Watts
at Control Standby mode: 1.8 Watts
OFF mode (Power switched OFF): 0 Watts
Dimensions (WHD): 17 1/8" x 2 13/16" x 11 1/4"
Weight: 10.7 lbs.
Warranty: 2 years
User Manual (PDF, 3.1 MB)