NAD C356BEE graphite

The performance of the new C 356 DAC integrated amplifier has been pushed even further. It benefits from the knowledge gained from the M3 amplifier in NAD’s flagship Masters series. The C 356 DAC fully expresses the musical qualities of the speakers it powers, even the most demanding ones. It can compete with amplifiers two or three times more expensive. With its preamplifier output and enhancements such as the integrated DAC module, it’s perfect for digital and streaming music, with a 96 kHz/24-bit compatible optical input and a USB port for connecting a computer, turning the C 356 DAC into a very high-quality amplified external sound card.

Amplifier

• Output power: 2 x 80 W
• Dynamic power
  • 145 W into 8 Ω
  • 220W into 4 Ω
  • 290W into 2 Ω

Measurements

• Distortion (THD 20 Hz - 20 kHz): 0.009%
• Damping factor: > 160
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.1 dB)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 110 dB (A-weighted, 1W)
• Input impedance: 220 kohms / 100pF
• Sensitivity (0.5V): 300 mV
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 110 dB (500 mV, A-weighted)
• Frequency response
  • 3 Hz - 70 kHz (- 3 dB)
  • 20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.3 dB)

Construction

• PowerDrive circuitry
• Holmgren toroidal transformer
• Discrete components
• Optimized signal path from input to output
• Soft Clipping

Connectivity

• 7 line inputs (including 2 Tape inputs/outputs)
• 1 Main-Amp input
• 2 Pre-Amp outputs
• 1 headphone output
• 1 front mini-jack audio input
• RS-232 interface

General

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 131 x 337 mm
• Weight: 8.7 kg