NAD C 316 BEE V2
NAD stereo integrated amplifier fitted with a built-in RIAA phono stage, designed for vinyl enthusiasts seeking a clean and precise sound.
Description
The NAD C 316 BEE V2 is a stereo integrated amplifier designed to power a pair of speakers from typical analogue and digital sources. It belongs to a line of NAD amplifiers renowned for their performance-to-price ratio, begun with the 3020 in 1978 and continued through to the current C328.
Its distinctive feature is its built-in RIAA phono stage, designed to support the vinyl revival. This circuit combines low noise levels with high overload margins, which helps limit hiss and distortion when playing a record. The RIAA equalisation applied is described as particularly accurate for this level of the range. A subsonic filter completes the design: it rejects the very low frequencies generated by warping in a 33 rpm record or by feedback phenomena, before they can disturb the amplification.
This model is aimed at music enthusiasts equipped with a turntable who wish to connect it directly to an amplifier without going through a separate phono preamplifier. It suits a simple stereo setup, where priority is given to clean sound reproduction rather than a multitude of functions.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response | ±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Output impedance | 8 ohms |
| Input sensitivity | 200 mV (for 40 W into 8 ohms) |
| Power | Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms |
| Signal to noise ratio | >100 dB (A-weighted, 32 ohms, ref. 2V out, unity gain) |
| Channel separation | >70 dB (1 kHz) |
| Damping factor | >200 (ref. 8 ohms, 1 kHz) |
| Power consumption | <0.5 W on standby |
| Weight | 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) |
What to check before buying used
On an amplifier of this generation, the volume potentiometer and other rotary controls deserve particular attention: crackling or cutting out when operated often indicates dirty contacts. The internal capacitors, subject to ageing, can also lose performance over time and affect the sound quality. It is worth testing the RIAA phono stage with a turntable to check for the absence of any abnormal background noise or distortion, as this is a key function of this model.
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