The NAD C 379 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier is engineered for maximum performance at every level. Featuring a customised HybridDigital UcD output stage in a fully balanced bridge configuration, the C 379 delivers massive power with vanishingly low distortion and noise across the audible spectrum. With 80 watts of continuous power and over 120 watts available instantaneously, it handles musical transients effortlessly. For more demanding setups, the C 379 can be bridged with the NAD C 268 for up to 300 watts per channel of clean, distortion-free sound.
At the heart of its digital architecture lies the acclaimed ESS SABRE® ES9028 DAC, a 32-bit powerhouse known for its exceptional dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and jitter-free performance. This enables the C 379 to produce an expansive soundstage, precise imaging, and stunning clarity for every genre.
With two MDC2 slots, the C 379 allows for future upgrades via NAD’s Modular Design Construction platform. Add emerging audio/video technologies or high-end features such as BluOS® multi-room streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction without replacing your amp.
Add the MDC2 BluOS-D module and unlock the power of BluOS: high-res multi-room streaming, Dirac Live room correction, Apple AirPlay 2, and two-way aptX® HD Bluetooth. Stream 24-bit/192kHz audio from services like Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more via the intuitive BluOS app.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (Analog Bypass On) | |
| THD (20Hz – 20kHz) | <0.002 % at 2 V out |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >106dB (A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out) |
| Channel Separation | >100dB (1 kHz); >90 dB (10 kHz) |
| Input Impedance | 56.2 kohms + 100 pF |
| Maximum Input Signal | >4.6 Vrms |
| Frequency Response | ±0.3 dB (20Hz – 20kHz) |
| Maximum Output Voltage | >4.5 V |
| PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT (Analog Bypass On) | |
| THD | <0.01% at 2 V out |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >83dB (A-weighted) |
| Input Impedance | 46 kohms / 100 pF |
| Frequency Response | ±0.3 dB (20Hz – 20kHz) |
| Max Input Signal (1kHz) | >80 mVrms |
| LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT | |
| THD | <0.002% at 1V out |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >101 dB (A-weighted, 32 Ohms) |
| Frequency Response | ±0.3 dB (20Hz – 20kHz) |
| Channel Separation | >62 dB at 1kHz |
| Output Impedance | 2.2 Ohms |
| LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT | |
| Continuous Power (8 Ohms) | 80W (both channels) |
| Bridge Mode Power | >300W |
| IHF Dynamic Power | 140W (8Ω), 250W (4Ω), 260W (2Ω) |
| THD | <0.03% |
| Clipping Power | >110W |
| Peak Output Current | >20A (1 Ohm, 1ms) |
| Damping Factor | >300 (8 Ohms) |
| Channel Separation | >75dB (1 kHz), >70dB (10 kHz) |
| Input Sensitivity | 440 mV (for 80W into 8Ω) |
| Supported Bit/Sample Rates | Up to 24-bit / 192kHz |
| GENERAL | |
| Standby Power | >0.5W |
| Network Standby Power | >2W |
| Frequency Band | 2.402GHz – 2.480GHz |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 x 100 x 410 mm |
| Net Weight | 9.04 kg |