{"product_id":"c389","title":"C389","description":"\u003cstrong\u003ePower and Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than 50 years, the NAD brand has stood for performance and value, and the C 389 HybridDigital DAC-Amplifier continues this tradition. Its output stage is based on an adapted version of NAD's efficient HybridDigital UcD design, featuring multiple UcD amplifier modules in a symmetrical, bridged configuration and an innovative switching power supply that provides ample power reserves when needed. The C 389 can deliver an astounding 130 watts of continuous power per channel, with virtually unmeasurable distortion and noise across the entire audio band, and up to 350 watts per channel of instantaneous power for effortless reproduction of musical transients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe digital section features the same 32-bit\/384 kHz ESS Sabre DAC chip used in NAD's award-winning Masters M33 amplifier. The ESS Sabre 9028 DAC is renowned for its exceptionally wide dynamic range, ultra-low noise and distortion, and near-zero clock jitter, allowing the C 389 to deliver astonishing clarity and near-holographic imaging from all sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuture-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2006, NAD introduced Modular Design Construction technology, allowing users to add new features by inserting an expansion module into an MDC-enabled component. In 2021, NAD unveiled MDC2, a next-generation future-proof platform that enables bidirectional communication between the expansion module and the host component.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe C 389 features two MDC2 expansion slots, enabling it to keep pace with new technological developments. NAD's first MDC2 module is the MDC2 BluOS-D, which offers high-resolution BluOS multiroom streaming and Dirac Live room correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything is connected\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe C 389 can accommodate all your analog and digital source components. Connectivity options include two optical and two coaxial digital inputs and two sets of line-level RCA analog inputs. The analog inputs feature ultra-low noise buffer amplifiers for enhanced sonic purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl enthusiasts, the C 389 offers a precise MM phono section with accurate RIAA equalization, high overload margins, and extremely low noise. The phono section includes an innovative circuit that suppresses infrasonic noise, always present in vinyl playback, without compromising bass performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor movies and TV, the C 389 features an HDMI eARC input, allowing you to play TV audio through your speakers while controlling the volume with your TV remote. Two subwoofer outputs enable the C 389 to serve as the hub of a 2.1- or 2.2-channel system for music and movies. With the MDC2 BluOS-D installed, you can set the crossover frequency with the BluOS app to achieve a seamless blend between the subwoofers and main speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor private listening, the C 389 features a dedicated headphone amplifier with low output impedance and very high output voltage, making it well-suited even for demanding studio headphones. The C 389 also includes two-way Bluetooth wireless with support for Qualcomm's aptX HD codec for 24-bit streaming from your smartphone or tablet and wireless playback through Bluetooth headphones and speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-designed HybridDigital UcD amplifier in fully balanced, bridged configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous output power: 130 watts per channel into 4 and 8 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstantaneous power: 210 watts into 8 ohms, 300 watts into 4 ohms, 350 watts per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanishingly low harmonic and modulation distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtually unmeasurable noise across the entire audio band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo MDC2 slots for expanded functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional MDC2 BluOS-D module with BluOS Hi-Res Multiroom Music Streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJitter-free 32-bit \/ 384 kHz ESS Sabre 9028 DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo optical and two coaxial digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI eARC input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo analog line-level inputs with low-noise buffer amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo parallel speaker terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBidirectional Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo subwoofer outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCI-friendly: IR remote control, 12 V Trigger In\/Out, IR In\/Out, RS-232 interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless integration with smart home systems such as Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, Lutron, and Elan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NAD","offers":[{"title":"Graphite","offer_id":54748480340309,"sku":"48291","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/9715\/6693\/files\/IMG48291_55123.jpg?v=1787723388","url":"https:\/\/fidelity-hh.de\/en\/products\/c389","provider":"Fidelity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}