NAD C368 high-performance integrated amplifier

NAD C368 @ Audiologica, superb high power amplifier with integrated DAC and streaming capability

In the last few years, NAD has moved away from the old-fashioned linear power supplies and Class AB output stages that waste energy, and have instead developed even better performing circuits based on switch mode power supplies and Class D output stages. Once thought to be inferior to traditional topologies, NAD’s advanced work in this area has created some of the best performing amplifiers regardless of basic design principle. These new designs are very linear over a wide bandwidth and provide consistent performance into all speaker loads, providing a dramatic advance over previous models.

Furthermore, the power supply is capable of 200 watts continuously and over 600 watts instantaneously to allow for short-term musical transients. It can operate with any AC mains voltage from 100 to 240 volts and provides pure DC power to all the various stages of the C 368. This highly efficient supply also provides near perfect regulation of voltage across a wide range of conditions and provides a solid noise-free foundation for the amplifying stages.

Using a customized version of the proven Hypex UcD output stage, the C 368 allows for massive power with nearly unmeasurable distortion and noise in the audible range. Every detail of this design has been carefully planned and perfectly executed to produce every last drop of performance.

AMPLIFIER SPECS

Type           Integrated

Number of channels           2

Frequency Response           10Hz-65kHz

Tone controls?           Yes

Max power output into 8 Ohms           80W (at rated THD, 20-20kHz, both channels driven)

BluOS Ready?           Yes

INPUTS           :

Analogue RCA input           Yes, 2

Optical digital input           Yes, 2

Coaxial digital input           Yes, 2

Bluetooth input?           Yes, Bluetooth ADP4 with aptX® supported

WiFi streaming?           Yes (with optional BluOs MDC)

Dedicated turntable input?           Yes, MM Phono input

USB connection?           Yes, 24/192 Asynchronous USB input

XLR inputs?           No

OUTPUTS          :

Analogue RCA Output           Yes

Headphone output?           Yes

XLR outputs?           No

Subwoofer output?           Yes

Bluetooth output?           Yes

GENERAL           :

Remote control?           Yes

Control App?           Yes

Finish           Graphite

Product dimensions (mm)           (D) 407 x (W) 435 x (H) 71

Weight           TBC

GREEN SPECS           :

Auto Power Off?           Yes

Standby Consumption (W)           0.5W