NAD C389

The NAD C389 HybridDigital DAC amplifier can serve as the cornerstone of a high-performance audio system now and for decades to come. Employing NAD's proven HybridDigital amplifier design and the same ESS Sabre DAC used in the acclaimed M33 BluOS streaming amplifier, the C-389 will deliver impressive dynamics and exquisite detail from all your sources.

With its comprehensive set of digital and analogue inputs, including an ultra-low noise phono preamp and an eARC HDMI input interface, the C389 can act as the brains and brawn of your sound system.

For vinyl enthusiasts, the NAD C389 features a precise MM phono preamp section with accurate RIAA equalisation, high overload margins and extremely low noise. The phono preamp section incorporates innovative circuitry that suppresses the infrasonic noise that is always present during vinyl playback, without affecting bass performance.

For private listening, the C389 features a dedicated headphone amplifier with low output impedance and very high voltage output capability, making it a good match even for demanding studio headphones. The C389 also features two-way wireless Bluetooth, compatible with Qualcomm's aptX-HD codec, for 24-bit streaming from your smartphone or tablet, and wireless playback via Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

It also incorporates the latest generation of NAD's future-proof modular design construction technology, making it easy to add exciting features such as BluOS high-resolution music streaming and Dirac Live room correction.

Features:

• Custom HybridDigital UcD amplifier in fully balanced bridge configuration.
  
• Continuous power: 2 x 130W at 8/4 ohms.
  
• Incredibly low harmonic and intermodulation distortion.
  
• Two MDC2 bays for expanded functionality in the future.
  
• Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds BluOS high-resolution multi-room music streaming and Dirac Live room correction.
  
• Jitter-free 32-bit/384 kHz ESS Sabre 9028 DAC processor.
  
• Qualcomm apt-x HD bi-directional Bluetooth.
  
• Very low noise MM phono preamp with infrasonic filter circuitry.
  
• Digital inputs: 1 x HDMI with eARC, 2 x optical Toslink and two coaxial RCA.
  
• Analogue inputs: 2 x stereo RCA.
  
• Dual output for active subwoofer.
  
• Output for two pairs of speakers.
  
• Dedicated headphone amplifier.
  
• 12V trigger input and output.
  
• IR input and output to receive infra-red signal.
  
• RS-232 serial port for external control.
  
• Compatible with home automation systems such as Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, Lutron and Elan.
  
• Remote control.