Description
NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC Integrated Amplifier
Built to Be the Cornerstone of Your System
The NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier is designed to serve as the enduring foundation of a high-performance audio system, built to deliver thrilling dynamics and exceptional detail for years to come. Employing NAD’s proven HybridDigital UcD amplifier design and the same ESS Sabre DAC found in NAD’s acclaimed M33 BluOS streaming amplifier, the C 389 brings flagship-grade digital audio performance into the Classic Series at a compelling price point. With extensive connectivity, dual MDC2 expansion slots, and smart home integration capability, the C 389 is an amplifier that grows alongside its owner’s ambitions.
Powerful HybridDigital Amplification
The C 389 delivers 130 watts per channel of continuous power and dynamic bursts of up to 350 watts instantaneous output, using a balanced bridged UcD design that ensures dynamic, distortion-free sound with ultra-low noise across the full audible range. Whether driving demanding floorstanding loudspeakers or more efficient bookshelf designs, the C 389 maintains its composure and authority at every listening level, presenting music with the effortless control and musicality that defines the very best of NAD’s amplification heritage.
Audiophile-Grade ESS Sabre DAC
At the heart of the C 389’s digital processing is the 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre ES9028 DAC, the same chipset employed in NAD’s flagship M33 BluOS streaming amplifier. Renowned for exceptional detail retrieval, low jitter, and wide dynamic range, this DAC ensures that every digital source is reproduced with crystal clarity and musical precision. From high-resolution audio files to streaming services and television audio, the C 389 elevates every digital signal to audiophile standards.
Extensive Connectivity for Any System
The C 389 accommodates every source with a comprehensive suite of inputs and outputs. HDMI eARC provides seamless television integration, optical and coaxial digital inputs accept a wide range of digital sources, and an ultra-low-noise Moving Magnet phono stage with infrasonic filtering ensures vinyl playback of the highest quality. aptX HD Bluetooth enables high-quality wireless streaming, dual subwoofer outputs allow flexible bass management, and a built-in headphone amplifier adds further versatility for private listening.
Future-Proof MDC2 Modular Design
Equipped with dual MDC2 expansion slots, the C 389 is built to evolve alongside the future of hi-fi. The optional MDC2 BluOS-D module unlocks high-resolution multi-room music streaming, Dirac Live room correction, Apple AirPlay 2, TIDAL Connect, and voice control via Alexa, transforming the C 389 into a fully capable streaming amplifier at any time. With compatibility extending to Control4, Crestron, and other smart home platforms, the C 389 integrates naturally into any professional installation environment.
KEY FEATURES:
- 130 watts per channel continuous power with dynamic bursts up to 350 watts instantaneous, via balanced bridged UcD design
- HybridDigital UcD amplifier technology for dynamic, distortion-free playback with ultra-low noise
- 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre ES9028 DAC, the same chipset used in the NAD M33 flagship streaming amplifier
- Dual MDC2 modular expansion slots for future-proof upgradability
- Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds high-resolution multi-room streaming, Dirac Live room correction, Apple AirPlay 2, and TIDAL Connect
- HDMI eARC input for seamless television integration
- Optical and coaxial digital inputs for versatile source connectivity
- Ultra-low-noise Moving Magnet phono stage with infrasonic filtering for vinyl playback
- aptX HD Bluetooth for high-quality wireless audio streaming
- Dual subwoofer outputs for flexible bass management
- Built-in headphone amplifier for private listening
- Compatible with Control4, Crestron, and other smart home integration platforms
- Part of NAD’s Classic Series
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