Getting it Right
NAD includes an MM Phono stage with precisely accurate RIAA equalization, high overload margins, extremely low noise, and an innovative circuit to suppress infrasonic noise that is present on all LPs – all without affecting bass response. Our line inputs can accommodate all kinds of analog source components by offering ideal input impedance characteristics with linear ultra-low-noise buffer amplifiers to prevent any sonic degradation caused by inappropriate loading of the source device. We include a separate headphone amplifier with low output impedance and very high output voltage capability – enough to drive even high impedance studio monitor headphones. Low impedance line outputs that can connect to subwoofers extend the versatility of this well thought out amplifier.
Forward Thinking
Modular Design Construction (MDC), an exclusive feature of NAD products, allows you to customize your NAD amplifier with additional capabilities and features, now or in the future. The two available MDC slots can accommodate a variety of upgrade modules including 4K video capable HDMI switching, additional Digital Inputs, additional Analog and Phono Inputs, and one of the most advanced Hi-Res Audio multi-room wireless systems available, the BluOS music management system developed by Bluesound. BluOS connects to your network and is controlled via smartphone, tablet or desktop to manage your music collection and connect you to a growing list of high-quality streaming music services.
Instant Connection
You can connect instantly to the C 388 with Bluetooth®, allowing you to stream music wirelessly from any Bluetooth enabled device. The high performance aptX® codec is fully supported for true CD-quality sound. Bluetooth can also be used to listen to other sources connected to the C 388 via wireless headphones. There is also a control app that allows your smartphone or tablet to control all functions of your C 388. Adding the optional BluOS Module provides access to your local area network via Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet connection and adds Hi-Res Audio streaming. The BluOS Module also makes the C 388 a single-zone streamer in a complete multi-room wireless music system that is fully compatible with BluOS-enabled music systems and wireless speakers. These are available in a variety of sizes and shapes to fit every room and extend the performance of your primary music system to create a warm ambience of sound in your home.
Sophisticated Power
NAD has 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.
Moreover, the power supply is capable of 400 watts continuously and over 1,000 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 388. 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 388 allows for massive power with nearly unmeasurable distortion and noise in the audible range.
Features:
- 150W x 2 Continuous power into 8 or 4 Ohms
- Bluetooth ADP4 with aptX supported
- MM Phono input
- Analog line inputs
- USB Port for service purposes
- SPDIF coax and optical inputs
- Speaker A, Speaker B
- Preamp/Subwoofer out
- Headphone amplifier
- MDC Slots for future upgrades
- IR remote
- Smartphone Control App
- 12V Trigger in/out
- IR in/out
- RS-232 Serial port for control
- Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, AMX, Savant, Elan certified
Specifications:
- Continuous output power into 8 ohm and 4 ohm (Stereo): >150W (at rated THD, 20Hz-20kHz, both channels driven)
- THD* 20 Hz - 20 kHz, CCIF IMD, SMPTE IMD, DIM 100: <0.009% (250 mW to 80 W, 8 ohm and 4 ohm)
- IHF Dynamic Power: 8 Ohms, 250 W; 4 Ohms, 350W; 2 Ohms, 400W
- Signal / Noise Ratio: >94 dB (IHF; A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1W out in 8 ohm); >113 dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 80 W in 8 ohm, max. volume)
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 65 kHz (-3dB)
- Channel Separation: 1 kHz, >85 dB; 10 kHz, >70 dB
- Sample Rate: 192kHz/24bit
Inputs
- Digital: Coax x2, Optical x2
- Analog: Line in x2, Moving Magnet Phono Preamp (0.3 mV input sensitivity)
Power Consumption
- Standby Power
- Idle Power: <0.5 W
- Rated Power: <29 W
Dimension And Weight
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/8", 4", 16"
- Weight: 25.2 lbs
