NAD C359S amplifier with BluOS

£1,099.00

NAD C559S amplifier

The NAD C559S is a high-performance class A/B amplifier with BluOS built-in, offering cutting-edge technologies in a slimline format it will perform way above its price point and competes with far more exotic and expensive amplifiers.

The NAD C 359S brings the direct, tactile experience of a Classic Series amplifier into a thoroughly modern music system. Physical buttons and rotary controls provide the familiar, intuitive interaction that has long defined NAD integrated amplifiers, while Class AB amplification delivers clarity, power and musical detail.

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GTIN: 5703120251615
Brand: NAD
NAD

Description


NAD C359S amplifier

The NAD C359S is a high-performance class A/B amplifier with BluOS built-in, offering cutting-edge technologies in a slimline format it will perform way above its price point and competes with far more exotic and expensive amplifiers.

The NAD C 359S brings the direct, tactile experience of a Classic Series amplifier into a thoroughly modern music system. Physical buttons and rotary controls provide the familiar, intuitive interaction that has long defined NAD integrated amplifiers, while Class AB amplification delivers clarity, power and musical detail. BluOS built-in adds high-resolution streaming and multi-room listening. HDMI eARC, Bluetooth aptX HD, phono and sophisticated subwoofer integration makes it easy to build a system around the music you enjoy. Familiar in character yet modern in capability, the C 359S puts music first.
KEY FEATURES
  • 2 × 70 watts of continuous power into 8 ohms and 2 × 120 watts into 4 ohms
    Class AB amplification with a high-current, low-noise switch-mode power supply
  • BluOS built-in for high-resolution streaming and multi-room listening
  • HDMI eARC for direct connection to a compatible TV
  • Bluetooth aptX HD for high-quality wireless listening
  • Phono, analogue and optical inputs for flexible source connection
  • Sophisticated subwoofer integration with optional high-pass filtering
  • Dedicated headphone output for private listening
  • Physical buttons and rotary controls for direct, intuitive operation
  • IR remote control included
PREAMPLIFIER SECTION
LINE IN, SUB-OUT (Analog bypass on)
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)<0.005 % at 4V out
Signal-to-Noise Ratio>90 dB (IHF; A-weighted, 500 mV out, unity gain)
Input impedance (R and C)28 kohms + 360 pF
Maximum input signal>3.7 Vrms (0.1 % THD)
Output impedance440 ohms
Input sensitivity160 mV (500 mV out, Volume maximum)
Frequency response20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
Maximum output voltage>5 V (0.1 % THD)
LINE IN, HEADPHONE OUT
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)<0.005 % at 1V out
Signal-to-Noise Ratio>110 dB (32 ohms load; A-weighted, 1V out, unity gain)
Frequency response20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
Channel separation>60 dB at 1kHz
Output impedance5 ohms
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT
Rated output power into 8 ohms70 W (20 Hz-80 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven)
Rated output power into 4 ohms120 W (20 Hz-80 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven)
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)<0.03 % (250 mW to 120 W, 4 ohms)
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)<0.03 % (250 mW to 70 W, 8 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio>90 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, 1 W out 8 ohms)
Clipping power>130 W (1 kHz 0.3 % THD, 4 ohms)
>75 W (1 kHz 0.3 % THD, 8 ohms)
IHF dynamic power8 ohms: 76 W
4 ohms: 144 W
2 ohms: 210 W
Peak output current>20 A (1 ohm, 1 ms)
Damping factor>210 (20 Hz to 1 kHz, 8 ohms)
>120 (10kHz, 8 ohms)
Frequency response20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
Channel separation>75 dB (1 kHz)
>70 dB (10 kHz)
Input sensitivity (70 W in 8 ohms)510 mV
Power consumption, standby mode*0.5 W
Maximum transmit power7 dBm ± 2 dBm
PHONO INPUT, SPEAKER OUT
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)<0.05 % at 70 W out 8 ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio>82 dB (10 mV in; A-weighted, 1 W out)
Input impedance (R and C)46 kohms/100 pF
Input sensitivity3.95mV (60W out 1kHz, 8 ohms, volume maximum)
Frequency response20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
Note: The RIAA response is consistent with a pre-emphasis that is rolled off at 50 kHz by a second order filter, such as used in Neumann cutting lathes.
Maximum input signal at 1 kHz>63 mVrms (0.1 % THD)
OPTICAL INPUT, SPEAKER OUT
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)<0.05 % at 70 W out 8 ohms
<0.05 % at 120 W out 4 ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio>90 dB (-13 dBFS in, A-weighted 1 W out)
Input sensitivity (70W 8 ohms)-12 dBFS
Sample rate44.1 kHz – 192 kHz
Channel separation>75 dB (1 kHz)
>70 dB (10 kHz)
Frequency response20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
BluOS SECTION
AUDIO
Supported audio file format**MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
Supported high-resolution audio file format**FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
Sampling rateup to 192 kHz
Bit depths16 – 24
CONNECTIVITY
Network connectivityGigabit Ethernet RJ45
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth qualityaptX HD 5.0
Bluetooth connectivityReceive mode
USER INTERFACE
Supported operating system in desktops**Music playback from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows 10 or higher and macOS 10.3 or higher
Mobile ApplicationFree BluOS Controller App available for download from the respective App stores of iOS devices, Android devices, Windows or macOS desktops
SUPPORTED SERVICES**
Streaming cloud servicesAmazon Music, Bugs, Custom Channels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Pandora, Presto Music, Qobuz, QPlay, Qsic, SOUNDMACHINE, Spotify, TIDAL, Tunify
Free internet radioRadio, Calm Radio, iHeartRadio, LiveOne, Radio Paradise, SiriusXM, TuneIn
Integration partnersControl4, Crestron, ELAN, Lutron, Push, Roon, RTI, URC
Voice Control IntegrationSkills and support for Amazon Alexa and Apple’s Siri with corresponding enabled devices and App
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Gross dimensions (W x H x D) ***435 x 100 x 400 mm
17.25 x 4 x 15.25 inches
Net weight8.9 kg (19.6 lbs)
Shipping weight10.7 kg (23.6 lbs)

Brand

NAD

NAD Electronics at Audiologica
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