NAD C 399 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier is the flagship model of NAD’s Classic series, built to deliver Masters-level performance and future-ready design in a powerful, integrated form. Featuring the advanced HybridDigital nCore amplifier and a reference-grade ESS Sabre 9028 DAC, the C 399 delivers a stunningly detailed and transparent soundstage. Its two MDC2 expansion ports support BluOS multi-room streaming and Dirac Live room correction, making it one of the most versatile and enduring amplifiers in its class.
Amplification (Line In, Speaker Out) | |
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Continuous Output Power (8/4 Ohms) | 2 x 180W |
THD (20Hz–20kHz) | <0.02% |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >95 dB (A-weighted) |
Clipping Power | 210W |
IHF Dynamic Power | 8Ω: 217W, 4Ω: 400W, 2Ω: 506.4W |
Peak Output Current | >26A |
Damping Factor | >150 |
Frequency Response | ±0.3 dB (20Hz–20kHz) |
Channel Separation | >90 dB (1kHz), >75 dB (10kHz) |
Input Sensitivity | Line: 201 mV, Digital: 10.25% FS |
Preamplifier (Line In, Pre-Out) | |
THD | <0.002% at 2V out |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >106 dB (A-weighted) |
Channel Separation | >100 dB (1kHz), >90 dB (10kHz) |
Input Impedance | 56 kohms + 100 pF |
Maximum Input Signal | >4.6 Vrms |
Input Sensitivity | 65 mV |
Frequency Response | ±0.3 dB (20Hz–20kHz) |
Maximum Voltage Output | >>5V |
Phono Input (MM) | |
THD | <0.01% at 2V out |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >84 dB (A-weighted) |
Input Impedance | 46 kohms / 100 pF |
Input Sensitivity | 1.08 mV |
Frequency Response | ±0.3 dB (20Hz–20kHz) |
Maximum Input Signal | >80 mVrms (1kHz) |
Headphone Output | |
THD | <0.005% at 1V out |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >107 dB (32Ω load) |
Frequency Response | ±0.3 dB (20Hz–20kHz) |
Channel Separation | >62 dB (1kHz) |
Output Impedance | 2.2 Ohms |
General | |
Supported Sample Rate | Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz |
Bluetooth Frequency Band | 2.402GHz – 2.480GHz |
Max Bluetooth Transmit Power | 7 dBm ± 2 dBm |
Dimensions | |
Net Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 x 120 x 390 mm |
Net Weight | 11.2 kg |