NAD C 389

HYBRIDDIGITAL DAC AMPLIFIER
The NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier delivers award-winning performance, powerful HybridDigital amplification, and flexible upgradeability for modern music systems. Its 130-Watt-per-channel design and refined digital architecture bring exceptional clarity and control to every track. With dual MDC2 slots, the C 389 can be expanded with high-resolution BluOS streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction. HDMI eARC, a precise MM phono stage, and versatile digital and analogue inputs complete a refined, future-ready foundation for everyday listening.

KEY FEATURES
130 Watts per channel of HybridDigital UcD amplification
Advanced DAC architecture for detailed, low-noise playback
Dual MDC2 expansion slots for future upgrades
Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds BluOS high-resolution streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction (Limited Bandwidth)
HDMI eARC input for seamless TV integration
Precise Moving Magnet phono stage with infrasonic filtering
Two optical and two coaxial digital inputs
Two sets of analogue inputs with low-noise buffer amplifiers
Dual subwoofer outputs for flexible bass integration
Dedicated headphone amplifier and Bluetooth with aptX™ HD support

LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20Hz - 20kHz) 106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out, unity gain)
Channel separation >100dB (1 kHz); >90 dB (10 kHz)
Input Impedance (R and C) 56 kohms + 100 pF
Maximum input signal >4.6 Vrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)
Output impedance Source Z + 320 ohms
Input sensitivity 65mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum)
Frequency response ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Maximum voltage output -IHF load >>5 V (ref. 0.1 % THD)

PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20Hz - 20kHz) 84dB (200 ohms source; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out)
Input sensitivity 46 kohms/100 pF
Frequency response ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Maximum input signal at 1kHz >80 mVrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)

LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20Hz - 20kHz) 107 dB (32 ohms loads; A-WTD, ref. 1V out, unity gain
Frequency response ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Channel separation >62 dB at 1kHz
Output impedance 2.2 Ohms
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms 2 x 130W
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) 85 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
Clipping power 150W
IHF dynamic power 210W into 8 ohms
Peak output current >26A (in 1 ohm, 1ms)
Damping factor >150 (ref. 8 ohms, 20Hz to 6.5kHz)
Frequency response >±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Channel separation >90dB (1 kHz)
Input sensitivity (for 130 W in 8 ohms) Line In: 201 mV, Digital In: 10.25% FS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Supports bit rate/sample rate up to 32 bit/384 kHz
Frequency band 2.402GHz- 2.480GHz
Maximum transmit power (dBm) 7 dBm ± 2 dBm
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Gross dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 100 x 390mm (17.1 x 3.9 x 15.4“)
Net Weight 8.7kg (19.1lb)
Shipping weight ~11kg (24.2lb)
*Specifications subject to change without notice.