Specs:

NAD C 389 | 130W MDC2 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

• Gross dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 100 x 390mm (17.1 x 3.9 x 15.4“)
  
• Net Weight: 8.7kg (19.1lb)
  
• Shipping weight: ~11kg (24.2lb)
  
  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 130W
  
• THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz): <0.02% (250 mW to 130 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
  
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >85 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
  
• Clipping power: 150W
  
• IHF dynamic power: 210W into 8 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)
  
• Input sensitivity (for 130 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
  

Features:

• 130 Watts per channel of HybridDigital UcD amplification
  
• Advanced DAC architecture for detailed, low-noise playback
  
• Dual MDC2 expansion slots for future upgrades
  
• Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds BluOS high-resolution streaming and Dirac
• Live Room Correction (Limited Bandwidth)
  
• 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 Bluetooth with aptX™ HD support
  

Overview:

HYBRIDDIGITAL DAC AMPLIFIER

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. With dual MDC2 slots, the C 389 can be expanded with high-resolution BluOS streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction. HDMI eARC, a precise MM phono stage, and versatile digital and analogue inputs complete a refined, future-ready foundation for everyday listening.

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