The C 388 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier is at the top of its class in the world of affordable amplification. An incredibly powerful amp, the C 388 employs NAD technologies like Asymmetrical PowerDrive™ to ensure that even the most demanding speakers can be driven to life-like listening levels without dynamic compression. Thanks to its advanced preamplifier circuit, the C 388 gives low noise at all volume settings, ensuring that you’ll be able to listen to your music without any distractions. Another technology that’s available to the C 388 is the BluOS™ module, a music management system that can stream your music library wirelessly across your home Wi-Fi network. Connect to the C 388 instantly with Bluetooth® to give you access to various streaming services. With the ability to accommodate a variety of sources both past and present, the C 388 is a remarkably flexible product that will become a core addition to your home audio system. 

KEY FEATURES 

150W x 2 Continuous power into 8 or 4 Ohms

Bluetooth A2DP with aptX supported

MM Phono input

Analogue 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 App12V Trigger in/outIR in/outRS-232 Serial port for controlControl4, Crestron, RTI, URC, AMX, Savant, Elan certified 

PREAMPLIFIER 

Line Input, Pre Out  

THD (20Hz-20kHz )<0.005% at 2V out

Signal/Noise Ratio >106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out, unity gain)

Channel Separation >80dB (1kHz); >70dB (10kHz)

Input Impedance (R and C)22 kilohm + 100pF

Maximum Input Signal >4.5Vrms (ref. 0.1% THD)

Output Impedance Source Z + 240 Ohm

Input Sensitivity 93mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum)

Frequency Response ±0.03dB (20Hz-20kHz)

Maximum voltage output – IHF load>4.5V (ref. 0.1% THD)

Tone ControlsTreble: ±7.0dB at 20kHz Bass: ±7.0dB at 60Hz Balance: -10dB Phono Input, Pre Out  THD (20Hz-20kHz)<0.01% at 2V out

Signal to Noise Ratio>84dB (200 Ohm source; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out) >76dB (MM cartridge source, IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out)

Input Sensitivity1.44mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum)

Frequency Response±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)

Maximum Input Signal at 1kHz>80mVrms (ref. 0.1% THD) Line Input, Headphone Out  THD (20Hz-20kHz)<0.005% at 1V outSignal/Noise Ratio>110dB (32 Ohm loads; A-weighted, ref. 2V out, unity gain)

Frequency Response±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)

Channel Separation>60dB at 1kHzOutput Impedance6 Ohms GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Continuous output Power into 4 Ohms and 8 Ohms (Stereo)>150W (at rated THD, 20-20kHz, both channels driven)

IHF Dynamic Power 8 Ohm 250W 4 Ohm 350W 2 Ohm 400WTHD (20Hz-20kHz) <0.02% (250mW to 150W, 8 Ohm and 4 Ohm)

Signal/Noise Ratio >95dB (A-weighted, 500mV input ref. 1W out in 8 Ohm)

Clipping Power >160W (at 1kHz 0.1% THD)

Peak Output Current >20A (in 1 Ohm, 1ms)

Damping Factor >150 (ref. 8 Ohm, 20Hz and 6.5kHz)

Frequency Response ±0.03 (20Hz-20kHz)

Channel Separation >75dB (1kHz) >70dB (10kHz)

Input Sensitivity (for 80W in 8 Ohm)

Line In: 490mV; Phono In: 7.5mV; Digital In: 24% FS

Sample Rateup to 24 bit/192kHz

Frequency Band 2.402G – 2.480G

Maximum Transmit Power (dBm) 7dBm ±2dBm 

POWER CONSUMPTION at Auto Standby ON and Network Standby OFF 0.5 Watts*at Auto Standby ON and Network Standby ON1.2 Watts**OFF mode (Power switched OFF) 0.1 Watts * – After 20 minutes of no user interface interaction and no active source input ** – With established wireless Bluetooth connectivity and 20 minutes of no user interface interaction and no active source input  

NOTE: Bluetooth connectivity is always live when configured WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Gross Dimensions (W x H x D)*435 x 120 x 390mm (17 1/8 x 4 3/4 x 15 3/8)”Net Weight11.2kg (24.7lb)Shipping Weight13.6kg (30lb) *Gross dimensions include feet, extended buttons and rear panel terminals