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NAD - C 316 BEE V2- Integrated Amplifier
NAD - C 316 BEE V2- Integrated Amplifier

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NAD - C 316 BEE V2- Integrated Amplifier

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Overview

C 316 BEE V2- Integrated Amplifier

Brand
NAD
SKU
NADC316V2BLK

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Experience audio quality like never before with the NAD - C 316 BEE V2 Integrated Amplifier. Designed by the renowned Bjorn Erik Edvardsen, this amplifier is decked with NAD PowerDrive technology, ensuring high current drive coupled with high dynamic power. Enjoy the rich legacy of NAD's award-winning lineage, with the C 316 BEE V2, boasting accolades such as the 'Best Amp' and EISA awards. The updated design features NAD's acclaimed RIAA phono stage, ensuring low noise and high overload margins. Whether you’re ready to cater to a vinyl resurgence or desire a powerful audio system for your digital media, this amplifier has got you covered. Its standout features include 5 Line Level Inputs, Bass and Treble Controls, and a Headphone Output, making it ideally suited as the heart of a versatile high-performing music system. With the NAD - C 316 BEE V2, it’s not just listening, it’s experiencing.

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NAD - C 316 BEE V2 Integrated Amplifier

Introducing the NAD - C 316 BEE V2, an unrivalled Integrated Amplifier with a heritage that harks back to NAD’s illustrious audio lineage. This amplifier is a true testament to NAD’s commitment to creating high-quality amplifiers that render superb sound. Born out of the legendary 3020 line from 1978, the C 316 BEE V2 carries not just an impeccable lineage, but a crowning achievement of being declared the 'Best Product 2008-2009' by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). Designed by the Director of Advanced Development at NAD, Bjorn Erik Edvardsen, this integrated amplifier is a cutting-edge audio device, boasting of features such as a high current drive with dynamic power owing to NAD’s unique PowerDrive technology. In response to the resurgence of vinyl, NAD has updated the design of the amplifier to include their award-winning RIAA phono stage. This shrewd circuitry seamlessly merges low noise with high overload margins to obliterate noise and distortion. Moreover, its RIAA equalisation warrants utmost accuracy, which is extremely hard to come by at this modest price point. It even comes with an infrasonic filter to ward off airborne vibrations that can cause excessive feedback. Encased in a handsome yet compact exterior, the C 316 BEE V2 does not compromise on performance and quality at a certainly budget-friendly price point. Its simple approach provides everything required for delightful musical experiences. Its ability to deliver an impression of solidity and vivacity to your music and bring out the best in your speakers is truly in a league of its own. Offering a conservative 40 watts of continuous power and impressive dynamic power of over 100 watts, this integrated amplifier is sure to make its mark as the heart of a high-performing music system, promising nothing less than unadulterated auditory brilliance.

NAD C 316 BEE V2 features:

  1. PowerDrive Technology: The integrated amplifier utilises NAD’s PowerDrive technology to offer a combination of high current drive needed for complex loudspeaker loads and high levels of undistorted dynamic power.

  2. Line Level Inputs: Comes with 5 Line Level Inputs for greater compatibility and flexibility with your other audio devices.

  3. Phono Input for Vinyl: An inbuilt Moving Magnet (MM) Phono Input especially for vinyl music lovers.

  4. Front Panel Input: Includes a front panel input for portable media players.

  5. Bass and Treble Controls: Offers bass and treble controls for personalised adjustments to your music.

  6. Tone Defeat (Bypass): Includes a tone defeat function for bypassing the bass and treble controls for a more unaltered audio experience.

  7. Gold Plated RCA Jacks: Comes with gold plated RCA jacks to minimize signal loss and maintain the highest quality sound.

  8. Continuous Power: Provides a conservative 40 watts of continuous power and impressive dynamic power of over 100 watts.

  9. Designed by an expert: Designed by Bjorn Erik Edvardsen, the Director of Advanced Development at NAD.

NAD C 316 BEE V2 benefits:

  1. Exceptional Audio Quality: C 316 BEE V2 epitomises NAD's commitment to producing high-quality audio devices that deliver superb sound.

  2. Complex Circuitry: Innovative computation circuit ensures optimal settings for uniformly low distortion and maximum power in actual music listening conditions.

  3. Accurate Equalisation: The RIAA equalisation ensures the utmost accuracy in reproducing the sound from your vinyl records.

  4. Vibrations Control: Comes with an infrasonic filter to ward off unnecessary vibrations that can cause feedback.

  5. Remote Control: Includes a remote control for easier accessibility and control over the device.

  6. Cost-Effective: While being an award-winning high performing amplifier, its modest price makes it a valuable addition for any music enthusiast.

  7. Compact and Stylish: Though small in size, the C 316 BEE V2 sports a handsome, understated exterior making it a stylish addition to any room.

  8. Meets High Standards: Meets high-class standards for noise, distortion, power, stereo separation, and volume control tracking that would be impressive even on a costly amplifier.

  9. Simplicity: It offers all the necessary inputs and controls without any complicated or unnecessary additions, making it easy to use even for people who are new to high-quality audio devices.

  10. Powerful Speaker Performance: The substantial dynamic power reserves make the C 316 BEE V2 sound both articulate and alive, bringing out the best your loudspeakers have to offer.

To conclude, the NAD - C 316 BEE V2 Integrated Amplifier is a superior synthesis of affordability, performance, and unflagging commitment towards high-quality sound reproduction. The embodiment of NAD's historic dedication to audio excellence, it breathes new life into your music collection, delivering fuller and more robust sonic experiences that effortlessly outshine its competition. Its range of features is bespoke designed to shatter the conventional notions of entry-level amplifiers. Contact The Audio Tailor, Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Store, at 1300 308 711 or sales@theaudiotailor.com.au, or visit our Brisbane Store at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172 for more information. There is no better testament to NAD's imitable legacy in the audio industry than the NAD – C 316 BEE V2 Integrated Amplifier. This isn't just a device, it's a complete audio revolution sealed within a sleek design, destined to transform your music listening journey. Give your speakers the upgrade they deserve. Expect nothing less than auditory brilliance. Experience the NAD difference. Let your music come alive with the NAD – C 316 BEE V2.

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FeatureSpecification
DesignDesigned by Bjorn Erik Edvardsen
Amplification TypeIntegrated
Output Power2 x 40w
TechnologyNAD PowerDrive
Awards'Best Product 2008-2009' EISA award
FeaturesPowerDrive, 5 Line Level Inputs, MM Phono Input for Vinyl, Front Panel Input for Portable Media Players, Bass and Treble Controls, Tone Defeat (Bypass), Headphone Output, IR Remote Control
ConnectionsMulti-way Speaker Binding Posts, Gold Plated RCA Jacks
Power Consumption<0.5W Standby consumption
THD (20Hz-20KHz)<0.03 %
Signal-to-Noise Ratio-Headphone Out>100 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio-Speaker Out>95 dB
Frequency Response±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Continuous Output Power into 8 ohms and 4 ohm40W
IHF Dynamic Power8 ohms - 90W; 4 ohms - 120W; 2 ohms - 170W
Maximum Input Level4.3V (1kHz THD 0.1%)
Standby Power<0.5 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)17 1/8 x 3 9/16 x 11 1/4 inches; 435 x 90 x 285 mm
Net Weight5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)
Special FeaturesNAD’s renowned RIAA phono stage for vinyl, Toroidal Power Transformer

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