Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier
The C 388 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier is at the top of its class in the world of affordable amplification.
Line Input, Pre Out
THD (20Hz-20kHz) <0.005% at 2V out
Channel Separation >80dB (1kHz); >70dB (10kHz)
Frequency Response ±0.03dB (20Hz-20kHz)
Output Impedance Source Z + 240 Ohm
Input Sensitivity 93mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum)
Phono Input, Pre Out
THD (20Hz-20kHz) <0.01% at 2V out
Frequency Response ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)
Line Input, Headphone Out
THD (20Hz-20kHz) <0.005% at 1V out
Frequency Response ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)
Channel Separation >60dB at 1kHz
Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier
The C 388 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier is at the top of its class in the world of affordable amplification.
The C 388 ties together all the critical elements of a top performing music system; music sources past, present, and future, in addition to providing a nearly unrestricted reservoir of power that allows your speakers to reveal every nuance of musical detail. This advanced amplifier includes many cutting edge technological breakthroughs developed by NAD over decades of creating affordable ultra-high performance audio components.
It is surprising how many seemingly advanced products in the market today often miss many of the most basic requirements for satisfying performance. NAD starts by getting these things precisely right and advances from there. We include an MM Phono stage with precisely accurate RIAA equalization, high overload margins, extremely low noise, and an innovative circuit to suppress infrasonic noise that is present on all LPs – all without affecting bass response.
This NAD exclusive feature allows you to customise your NAD amplifier with additional capabilities and features, now or in the future. The two available MDC slots can accommodate a variety of upgrade modules including 4K video capable HDMI switching, additional Digital Inputs, additional Analogue and Phono Inputs, and one of the most advanced Hi-Res Audio multi-room wireless systems available, the BluOS® music management system developed by Bluesound.
Connect instantly to the C 388 via Bluetooth aptX to allow you to stream music wirelessly from any Bluetooth-enabled device with true CD-quality sound. Bluetooth can also be used to listen to other sources connected to the C 388 via wireless headphones such as NAD’s own HP70. There is also a control app that allows your mobile devices to control all functions of your C 388. Add the optional BluOS Module to provide access to your local area network via Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet connection and adds Hi-Res Audio streaming.
The power supply is capable of 150 watts continuously and over 250 watts instantaneously to allow for short-term musical transients. It can operate with any AC mains voltage from 100 to 240 volts and provides pure DC power to all the various stages of the C 388. This highly efficient supply also provides near perfect regulation of voltage across a wide range of conditions and provides a solid noise-free foundation for the amplifying stages.