Enjoy flexible connectivity and audiophile-class performance with the C 389 HybridDigital DAC Integrated Amplifier with MDC2 BluOS-D Card from NAD Electronics. With NAD's proven HybridDigital UcD amplifier and high-resolution ESS Sabre DAC, the C 389 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 389 features a MM phono stage with ultraprecise RIAA equalization, extremely low noise, and high overload margins. With the BluOS-D MDC2 module pre-installed, the C 389 is equipped with one of the most advanced and user-friendly wireless streaming ecosystems currently available. The C 389 is built on NAD's history of high-quality amplification and ready for the future.
NAD Electronics C 389 Specs
Key Specs
| Channels | 2.2 |
| Power Output per Channel | 130 W at 8 Ohms / 20 Hz to 20 kHz / 0.02% 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 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Amplifier
| Amplifier Type | Integrated Amplifier (Preamp/Power Amp Combo) |
| Channels | 2.2 |
| Amplifier Class | Class-D |
| Power Output per Channel | 130 W at 8 Ohms / 20 Hz to 20 kHz / 0.02% THD (RMS) |
| Dynamic Power per Channel | 210 W at 8 Ohms 300 W at 4 Ohms 350 W at 2 Ohms |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.3 dB (8 Ohms, 4 Ohms) |
| THD | < 0.02% (4 Ohms, 8 Ohms, Full Power, Both Channels Driven) |
| Channel Separation | > 90 dB (1 kHz) > 75 dB (10 kHz) |
| Speaker Impedance | 2 to 8 Ohms |
| Damping Factor | > 150 (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 1x USB-A |
| 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 | 2x Bluetooth Coaxial F-Type Input 1x Wi-Fi Coaxial F-Type Input 1x USB-C (Service) Input 1x RJ45 (Ethernet) 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 |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| Audio Return Channel (ARC) | eARC |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Media Card Slot | No |
| A/B Speaker Selection | Yes |
| 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: < 0.002% (4 Ohms / 8 Ohms) |
| Channel Separation | RCA to Speakers: > 90 dB (1 kHz) > 75 dB (10 kHz) |
Wireless Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Supported Audio Codecs | aptX, aptX HD |
| Wireless Audio Protocols | AirPlay 2 |
| DLNA Support | No |
Control
| External Control Support | Control4, Crestron Command, ELAN, RTI, URC |
| Virtual Assistant | Apple AirPlay, Works with Alexa, Works with Google Assistant, Siri |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes: 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 | 24.835 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 21.5 x 18.5 x 8.5" |
In the Box
- NAD Electronics C 389 HybridDigital DAC Integrated Amplifier with MDC2 BluOS-D Card
- Remote Control
- 2 x AA Batteries
- 3 x Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Antenna
- Calibration Microphone with Ferrite Base
- USB MIC Sound Adaptor
- 110V AC Power Cord
- 220V AC Power Cord
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty (Parts and Labor)
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