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NAD - C 389 - HybridDigital DAC Amplifier

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Original price $2,799.00 - Original price $2,799.00
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Experience the pinnacle of high-performance audio with the NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier! Designed with NAD’s signature HybridDigital UcD amplifier design and ESS Sabre DAC, this fantastic device promises unmatched dynamics and intricate detail for all your audio needs. With a full suite of digital and analogue inputs, two-way Bluetooth, instant power delivery of up to 350 watts per channel, and future-proof Modular Design Construction technology, the C 389 is much more than just an amplifier – it's an upgrade to your entire sound ecosystem. The optional BluOS high-res music streaming and Dirac Live room correction ensure your audio is always pitch perfect, making the C 389 the cornerstone of any high-performance audio system, today and in the future. Experience the power, performance, and future-friendly design of the NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier, and indulge in a world of audio excellence.

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ℹ Product Information

NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier

Welcome to the future of high-performance audio. Allow me to introduce the NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC amplifier, the foundation stone for your cutting-edge audio system that promises to deliver an exhilarating, decades-lasting experience.

Key Features and Benefits

  1. Proven HybridDigital UcD Amplifier and ESS Sabre DAC: The NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC amplifier employs the bespoke HybridDigital UcD amplifier design and ultra-low noise ESS Sabre DAC to ensure high dynamics and fine detail in every sound source.
  2. Wide Range of Inputs: With an ultra-low-noise phono stage and HDMI eARC interface, along with digital and analogue inputs, this amplifier can accommodate all your source components, promising exceptional sound quality.
  3. Future-proof Construction: NAD’s third-generation Modular Designs Construction makes it easy to add BluOS high-res music streaming and Dirac Live room correction for an enhanced listening experience, future-proofing your audio system.
  4. Robust Power Output: The C 389 provides robust power output and virtually undetectable harmonic distortion, delivering a sensational output of 130W per channel continuously with almost non-measurable noise throughout the audioband.
  5. Jitter-free DAC: The jitter-free 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre 9028 DAC ensures the highest clarity audio output, enhancing your listening experience.
  6. Dual MDC2 Ports for Expanded Functionality: The amplifier includes dual MDC2 ports that allow for expanded functionality, ensuring your audio system evolves with the latest technological advancements.
  7. Latest Bluetooth Technology: The C 389 incorporates two-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth for streaming your favorite tunes and podcasts with uncompromised sound quality.
  8. Advanced Room Correction: With Dirac Live room correction, the C 389 can adjust to the acoustics of your room, ensuring unparalleled audio performance.
  9. Integrated Network Capability: With integrated networking capabilities, the C 389 can be part of a whole-home music system with up to 64 zones.
  10. Built for Cinema: The HDMI eARC input ensures you can feed high-quality audio from your television right into the C 389 for a top-notch cinematic experience right at your home.
  11. Customizable Sound Control: Using the BluOS Controller app, you can personalize your listening experience per your taste, giving you control over the sound output.

Specifications

Specification Description
Amplifier Design Customised HybridDigital UcD amplifier in fully balanced bridged configuration
Power Continuous: 130W per channel into 8/4 ohms, Instantaneous: 210W into 8 ohms, 300W into 4 ohms, 350W per channel
Distortion and Noise Vanishingly low harmonic and intermodulation distortion, Nearly unmeasurable noise through entire audioband
Digital Section 32-bit/384kHz ESS Technology Sabre 9028 DAC
Modular Designs Construction Two MDC2 ports for expanded functionality, Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module
Connectivity Two optical, two coaxial digital inputs. HDMI-eARC input. Two pairs of line-level analogue inputs. Two sets of speaker outputs. Dual subwoofer outputs
Bluetooth Two-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth
Digital/Analog Source Compatibility Accommodates all digital and analogue source components
Phono Stage Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering circuitry
Headphone Amplifier Dedicated headphone amplifier
Network Connectivity Ethernet RJ45 100 Mbps. Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac 2.4GHz/5 GHz). DLNA/UPnp
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
NFC NFC for easy Bluetooth connection
Supported Audio Formats LPCM, MP3, AC3, Ogg Vorbis, HE-AAC, MQA & WMA
DAC TI PCM5254ProcessorARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.5GHz per core
Input Power 100-240V AC 0.3A
Output Power 5V DC 1A
Gross Dimensions 140 x 140 x 55 mm
Net Weight 1.5 kgs
Shipping Weight 1.7 kgs

Conclusion

As we conclude, the NAD - C 389 - HybridDigital DAC Amplifier stands as an audacious statement - a testament to the unrelenting desire for musical perfection at NAD. Outfitted with modern features that allow it to blend seamlessly with any type of media collection and offering an expansively immersive soundscape infused with an electrifying prowess, this is the ultimate satisfaction for your audiovisual cravings. With the backing of The Audio Tailor, Australia's number 1 Hi-Fi Store, the blend of timeless heritage with trailblazing technology exemplified in this powerhouse of an amplifier raises the bar for your sonic experience, now and in the future. Choose the C 389 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier. Choose to make every note count. To explore this profound leap in audio technology or to simply connect with us, visit our Brisbane Store at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172, call us at 1300 308 711, or drop us an email at sales@theaudiotailor.com.au. Welcome to a future shaped by NAD's past and powered by its pioneering spirit. Embrace the vibrancy of music rediscovered.

ℹ Specifications
Specification Description
Amplifier Design Customised HybridDigital UcD amplifier in fully balanced bridged configuration
Power Continuous: 130W per channel into 8/4 ohms, Instantaneous: 210W into 8 ohms, 300W into 4 ohms, 350W per channel
Distortion and Noise Vanishingly low harmonic and intermodulation distortion, Nearly unmeasurable noise through entire audioband
Digital Section 32-bit/384kHz ESS Technology Sabre 9028 DAC
Modular Designs Construction Two MDC2 ports for expanded functionality, Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module
Connectivity Two optical, two coaxial digital inputs. HDMI-eARC input. Two pairs of line-level analogue inputs. Two sets of speaker outputs. Dual subwoofer outputs
Bluetooth Two-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth
Digital/Analog Source Compatibility Accommodates all digital and analogue source components
Phono Stage Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering circuitry
Headphone Amplifier Dedicated headphone amplifier
Network Connectivity Ethernet RJ45 100 Mbps. Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac 2.4GHz/5 GHz). DLNA/UPnp
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
NFC NFC for easy Bluetooth connection
Supported Audio Formats LPCM, MP3, AC3, Ogg Vorbis, HE-AAC, MQA & WMA
DAC TI PCM5254ProcessorARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.5GHz per core
Input Power 100-240V AC 0.3A
Output Power 5V DC 1A
Gross Dimensions 140 x 140 x 55 mm
Net Weight 1.5 kgs
Shipping Weight 1.7 kgs

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