NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier is a future-ready, high-performance integrated amplifier designed to serve as the heart of your audio system. It combines NAD’s proprietary HybridDigital UcD amplification with the reference-level ESS Sabre 9028 DAC to deliver stunning musical detail, dynamic range, and power. With advanced connectivity options, support for HDMI eARC, and optional MDC2 expansion slots for streaming and room correction, the C 389 offers unmatched flexibility, clarity, and upgradeability.
Key Features
- 130W x 2 Continuous Power into 8/4 Ohms with HybridDigital UcD Amplifier
- 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre 9028 DAC for jitter-free, high-resolution playback
- Optional MDC2 BluOS-D Module adds Hi-Res multi-room streaming & Dirac Live room correction
- Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filter for vinyl playback
- HDMI eARC input for seamless TV integration and remote volume control
- Dual subwoofer outputs with crossover control via BluOS app
- Dedicated headphone amplifier with high output voltage
- Bluetooth aptX HD playback for high-quality wireless audio
- CI-friendly with IR, 12V Trigger, RS-232, and support for major smart home systems
Technical Specifications
| Line Input, Pre-Out (Analog Bypass On) |
| THD (20Hz – 20kHz) |
<0.002% at 2V out |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>106dB (A-weighted) |
| Channel Separation |
>100dB (1kHz), >90dB (10kHz) |
| Input Impedance |
56 kohms + 100 pF |
| Max Input Signal |
>4.6 Vrms |
| Input Sensitivity |
65mV |
| Frequency Response |
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Phono Input, Pre-Out (Analog Bypass On) |
| THD (20Hz – 20kHz) |
<0.01% at 2V out |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>84dB (A-weighted) |
| Input Impedance |
46 kohms / 100 pF |
| Max Input Signal |
>80 mVrms (1kHz) |
| Frequency Response |
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Line Input, Headphone Out |
| THD |
<0.005% at 1V out |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>107 dB (A-weighted) |
| Frequency Response |
±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Output Impedance |
2.2 Ohms |
| Line In, Speaker Out |
| Continuous Power Output |
2 x 130W (8/4 Ohms) |
| THD |
<0.02% (250 mW to 130 W) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>85 dB (A-weighted) |
| Clipping Power |
150W |
| IHF Dynamic Power |
210W (8 Ohms), 300W (4 Ohms), 350W (2 Ohms) |
| Peak Output Current |
>26A |
| Damping Factor |
>150 |
| Channel Separation |
>90dB (1 kHz), >75dB (10 kHz) |
| Input Sensitivity |
Line: 201mV, Digital: 10.25% FS |
| General |
| Supported Sample Rates |
Up to 32-bit / 384 kHz |
| Bluetooth Frequency |
2.402GHz – 2.480GHz |
| Bluetooth Power |
7 dBm ± 2 dBm |
| Dimensions |
| Net Dimensions (W x H x D) |
435 x 100 x 390 mm |
| Net Weight |
8.7 kg |
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