Description
NAD C 379 HybridDigital DAC Integrated Amplifier
Half a Century of Innovation, Refined
The NAD C 379 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier is a cutting-edge addition to NAD’s Classic Series, uniting the brand’s half-century legacy of audio innovation with the latest advancements in amplification and digital audio conversion. Designed for discerning audiophiles who demand simplicity, value, and state-of-the-art performance in equal measure, the C 379 delivers an unrivalled listening experience that is built to evolve alongside the future of hi-fi.
High-Performance HybridDigital Amplification
The C 379 delivers 80 watts per channel of continuous power with dynamic bursts of up to 120 watts, ensuring effortless reproduction of even the most demanding musical transients. For those requiring greater output, the C 379 can be bridged to deliver a substantial 300 watts per channel. NAD’s HybridDigital UcD amplifier technology ensures crystal-clear, distortion-free playback across the entire audible range, maintaining the musical neutrality and authority that has defined the NAD sound for decades.
Premium Digital to Analogue Conversion
At the heart of the C 379’s digital processing is the industry-leading ESS SABRE ES9028 DAC, renowned for its ultra-low distortion, wide dynamic range, and exceptional clarity. Whether streaming, playing from a digital source, or connecting via HDMI eARC, every digital signal is converted with the precision and musicality that this celebrated chipset is known for throughout the high-fidelity audio world.
Future-Proof Modular Design
The C 379 features NAD’s MDC2 (Modular Design Construction) expansion slots, allowing seamless upgrades to accommodate emerging technologies and ensuring this investment remains relevant for years to come. The optional MDC2 BluOS-D module unlocks high-resolution music streaming, Dirac Live room correction, Apple AirPlay 2, and multi-room audio management via the intuitive BluOS Controller app, transforming the C 379 into a fully capable streaming amplifier at any time.
Advanced Connectivity for Any System
The C 379 is comprehensively equipped for integration into any home audio setup. aptX HD Bluetooth provides high-quality wireless streaming, HDMI eARC enables seamless television integration, and a Moving Magnet phono stage accommodates vinyl enthusiasts without the need for an external preamplifier. Dual subwoofer outputs allow flexible bass management, and a built-in headphone amplifier adds further versatility for private listening. Sleek in form and robust in construction, the C 379 is a component that commands attention as the centrepiece of any audiophile system.
KEY FEATURES:
- 80 watts per channel continuous power with dynamic bursts up to 120 watts, and bridgeable to 300 watts per channel
- HybridDigital UcD amplifier technology for crystal-clear, distortion-free playback across the full audible range
- ESS SABRE ES9028 DAC for ultra-low distortion, wide dynamic range, and exceptional digital audio clarity
- NAD MDC2 modular expansion slots for future-proof upgradability
- Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds high-resolution streaming, Dirac Live room correction, and Apple AirPlay 2
- aptX HD Bluetooth for high-quality wireless audio streaming
- HDMI eARC input for seamless television integration
- Moving Magnet phono stage for direct turntable connection
- Dual subwoofer outputs for flexible bass management
- Built-in headphone amplifier for private listening
- Part of NAD’s Classic Series
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