NAD Electronics C 379 HybridDigital DAC Integrated Amplifier

BH #NAC379 • MFR #C 379
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NAD Electronics C 379 HybridDigital DAC Integrated Amplifier
Key Features
  • 2.2-Channel Amplifier Configuration
  • 80W per Channel RMS into 8/4 Ohms
  • HybridDigital UcD Design
  • Up to 32-Bit/384 kHz ESS Sabre 9028 DAC
Enjoy flexible connectivity and audiophile-class performance with the C 379 HybridDigital DAC Integrated Amplifier from NAD Electronics. With NAD's proven HybridDigital UcD amplifier and high-resolution ESS Sabre DAC, the C 379 can reproduce all your digital and analog sources with exquisite detail.
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NAD Electronics C 379 Overview

Enjoy flexible connectivity and audiophile-class performance with the C 379 HybridDigital DAC Integrated Amplifier from NAD Electronics. With NAD's proven HybridDigital UcD amplifier and high-resolution ESS Sabre DAC, the C 379 can reproduce all your digital and analog sources with exquisite detail.

Equipped with stereo RCA, optical, digital coax, USB-A, and HDMI eARC inputs, you can connect practically any audio device to enjoy clear and accurate sound reproduction. For vinyl enthusiasts, the C 379 features a MM phono stage with ultraprecise RIAA equalization, extremely low noise, and high overload margins. Furthermore, the C 379 features two MDC2 slots for expanded features and future upgrades.

HybridDigital UcD Amplifier
For the output stage, the C 379 uses a customized version of NAD’s HybridDigital UcD design, with multiple UcD amplifier modules in balanced bridged configuration. The C 379 can deliver 80 watts per channel of continuous power and over 120 watts instantaneously, with virtually immeasurable distortion and noise through the audio band, and effortless reproduction of musical transients. For even greater power, the C 379 can be bridged in mono with the C 268 to provide up to 300 watts per channel of distortion-free sound.
High-Resolution ESS Sabre DAC
Trickled down from the NAD Masters Series is the ESS Sabre 9028 high-resolution DAC, a design noted for its wide dynamic range, ultralow noise and distortion, and near-zero levels of clock jitter. This premium DAC enables the C 379 to reproduce all your digital sources with amazing musicality, precise sound staging, and stunning clarity.
MDC2
MDC2 is the second generation of NAD Electronics’ innovative Modular Design Construction future proofing technology. Introduced in 2006, MDC lets owners of NAD components add exciting new capabilities such as Dolby Atmos immersive audio, 4K video switching, and BluOS multiroom music streaming. MDC2 features an all-new architecture that allows signals to be passed back and forth between the module and host component. This opens a far wider range of upgrade options for the C 379, and future MDC2-enabled components.
Smart Home Control
The C 379 comes equipped with IR remote, 12V trigger in and out, IR in and out, and an RS-232 serial port to allow seamless integration with smart home control systems. NAD is a certified partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports these external devices.
Additional Features
  • Speaker A / Speaker B outputs are parallel and not individually selectable or controllable
  • Wireless Bluetooth input
  • Stereo RCA preamp output
  • Dual subwoofer outputs
  • Dedicated headphone amplifier
  • HDMI CEC
UPC: 786357002194

NAD Electronics C 379 Specs

Key Specs
Channels
2.2
Power Output per Channel
80 W at 8 Ohms / 20 Hz to 20 kHz / 0.03% THD (RMS)
Rear A/V Outputs
1x Stereo RCA Pre-Out
2x RCA Subwoofer Line-Out
Speaker I/O
4x Binding Post Pair
Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Amplifier
Amplifier Type
Integrated Amplifier (Preamp/Power Amp Combo)
Channels
2.2
Amplifier Class
Class-D
Power Output per Channel
80 W at 8 Ohms / 20 Hz to 20 kHz / 0.03% THD (RMS)
Dynamic Power per Channel
120 W at 8 Ohms
200 W at 4 Ohms
250 W at 2 Ohms
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.3 dB (8 Ohms, 4 Ohms)
THD
< 0.03% (4 Ohms, 8 Ohms, Both Channels Driven)
Channel Separation
> 90 dB (1 kHz)
> 75 dB (10 kHz)
Speaker Impedance
2 to 8 Ohms
Damping Factor
> 100 (8 Ohms)
Audio Processing
Auro 3D Support
No
Supported File Formats
AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, MQA, OGG, WAV, WMA, WMA-L
Supported Sample Rates
Up to 192 kHz / 24-Bit
DAC
384 kHz / 32-Bit (ESS Sabre 9028)
Connectivity
Rear A/V Inputs
1x HDMI
2x Optical TOSLINK
2x Digital Coaxial
1x Stereo RCA (Phono MM) with Ground Screw
2x Stereo RCA
Rear A/V Outputs
1x Stereo RCA Pre-Out
2x RCA Subwoofer Line-Out
Front I/O
1x 1/4" / 6.35 mm Headphone Output
Other Rear I/O
1x Bluetooth Coaxial F-Type Input
1x USB-A (Service) Input/Output
1x DE-9 (RS-232C) Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (IR) Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (IR) Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (12 V Trigger) Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (12 V Trigger) Output
Speaker I/O
4x Binding Post Pair
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
eARC
HDMI CEC
Yes
Media Card Slot
No
A/B Speaker Selection
No
Bi-Amp Capability
No
Input Impedance
Line: 56 Kilohms
Input Sensitivity
Line: 65 mV
Max Input Level
Line: > 4.6 Vrms
Signal to Noise Ratio
Line: > 106 dB (A-Weighted / IHF-A)
Phono: > 84 dB (A-Weighted)
Amplifier Out: > 95 dB (1 W Output / 8 Ohms / A-Weighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Line to Speaker Out: < 0.03% (4 Ohms / 8 Ohms)
Channel Separation
RCA to Speakers:
> 90 dB (1 kHz)
> 75 dB (10 kHz)
Wireless Connectivity
Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
Yes
DLNA Support
No
Control
External Control Support
AMX, Crestron Command
Mobile App Compatible
Yes (Requires Separate Adapter): Android & iOS
App Name: BluOS Controller
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, Setup
Power
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
Network Standby: 0.6 W
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)
17.1 x 3.9 x 15.4" / 435.0 x 100.0 x 390.0 mm
Weight
19.2 lb / 8.7 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
23.66 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.7 x 18.7 x 8.6"

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