Specs:

NAD C298 | Stereo Power Amplifier

Weight & Dimensions

• Gross Dimensions (W x H x D)*435 x 100 x 390mm (17 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 15 3/8)”
  
• Net Weight: 7.8kg (17.2lb)
  
• Shipping Weight: 10.1kg (22.3lb)
  
  Power Consumption
  
• at Auto Standby ON and Network Standby OFF0.5 Watts*
  
• at Auto Standby ON and Network Standby ON1.2 Watts**
  
• OFF mode (Power switched OFF)0.1 Watts
  
  General Specifications
  
• Continuous Output Power into 4 Ohms and 8 Ohms (Stereo)>80W (ref. 20-20kHz at rated THD, both channels driven)
  
• Continuous Output Power into 8 Ohms (Bridge Mode)300W (at 20-20kHz at THD 0.03%)
  
• THD (20Hz-20kHz): <0.03% (250mW to 80W, 8 Ohms and 4 Ohms)
  
• Signal to Noise Ratio: >98dB (A-weighted, 500mV input, ref. 1W out in 8 Ohms)
  
• Clipping Power: >95W (at 1kHz 0.1% THD)
  
• Clipping Power (Bridge Mode): >315W (at 1kHz 0.1% THD)
  
• IHF Dynamic Power
  
  8 Ohms 120W
  4 Ohms 200W
  2 Ohms 250W
  
  
• IHF Dynamic Power (Bridge Mode)
  
  8 Ohms 500W
  4 Ohms 560W
  
  
• Peak Output Current: >20A (in 1 Ohm, 1ms)
  
• Damping Factor: >300 (ref. 8 Ohms, 20Hz and 6.5kHz)
  
• Frequency Response: ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)
  
• Channel Separation: >75dB (1kHz), >70dB (10kHz)
  
• Input Sensitivity (for 80W in 8 Ohms)Line In: 470mV; Digital In: 21% FS
  
• Sample Rate: up to 24 bit/192kHz
  
• Frequency Band: 2.402G-2.480G
  
• Maximum Transmit Power (dBm): 7dBm ±2dBm
  
  Preamplifier - Line Input, Pre Out
  
• THD (20Hz-20kHz): <0.005% at 2V out
  
• Signal/Noise Ratio: >106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out, unity gain)
  
• Channel Separation: >80dB (1kHz); >70dB (10kHz)
  
• Input Impedance (R and C): 22 kilohm + 100pF
  
• Maximum Input Signal: >4.5Vrms (ref. 0.1% THD)
  
• Output Impedance: Source Z + 240 Ohm
  
• Input Sensitivity: 93mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum)
  
• Frequency Response: ±0.03dB (20Hz-20kHz)
  
• Maximum voltage output – IHF load: >4.5V (ref. 0.1% THD)
  
• Tone Controls:
  
  Treble: ±7.0dB at 20kHz
  Bass: ±7.0dB at 60Hz
  Balance: -10dB
  
  
  

Features:

• 80W x 2 Continuous power into 8 or 4 Ohms
• Bluetooth A2DP with aptX® supported
• MM Phono input
• Analogue line inputs
• USB port for service purposes
• SPDIF coax and optical inputs
• Speaker A, Speaker B
• Stereo or Bridge mode configuration
• Preamp/Subwoofer out
• Headphone amplifier
• MDC Slots for future upgrades
• IR Remote
• Smartphone Control App
• 12V Trigger in/out
• IR in/out
• RS-232 Serial port for control
• Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, AMX, Savant, Elan certified

Overview:

With the C 368 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier, your home audio system will never fall behind the pack. Thanks to our MDC technology, the C 368 is easily customisable and ready for all future features and upgrades. With the optional BluOS® module, the C 368 can connect to your network and be controlled through a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, and connect wirelessly to any other BluOS Enabled device to create a multi-room High Resolution Audio system. You can also instantly connect to the C 368 through Bluetooth, giving you the ability to stream wirelessly from any Bluetooth Enabled device, and if you’re a vinyl fan, you can also add a turntable. Enjoying music has never been so easy. A totally modern approach to amplification, the C 368 is the ultimate amp for any music lover’s system.

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