NAD C 389

The NAD C 389 is an integrated amplifier fitted with a DAC, designed to form the basis of a high-end audio system. It uses the brand's well-known HybridDigital UcD architecture along with the ESS Sabre converter already found in the same manufacturer's M33 BluOS streaming model, allowing it to deliver wide dynamics and fine detail regardless of the source used.

The unit offers a wide choice of digital and analogue connections, including a very low-noise MM phono stage and an HDMI eARC input, making it possible to connect all types of source equipment. It also features the latest evolution of NAD's modular MDC system, offering the option of later adding functions such as BluOS high-resolution audio streaming or Dirac Live room correction.

• Power: 2 x 130 W into 8 ohms; peaks of 210 W into 8 ohms, 300 W into 4 ohms and 350 W into 2 ohms
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
• Distortion: <0.005% at 1 V output (line input); <0.02% at 1 W output (line input)
• Inputs/outputs: 2 analogue RCA inputs, 1 MM phono input, 2 optical digital inputs, 2 coaxial digital inputs, 1 HDMI eARC input, 1 headphone output, 2 speaker outputs, 2 subwoofer outputs
• Digital-to-analogue conversion: 32-bit/384 kHz ESS Sabre DAC
• Connectivity and expansion: Bluetooth aptX HD, 2 MDC module slots