NAD C379 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier
NAD C379 Hybrid Digital DAC amplifier, 2 x MDC 2 module slots (e.g. BluOs/Dirac room correction module), HDMI eARC input, 2 x 80 W, Jitter-free 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre DAC
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Embodying half a century of audio mastery, the NAD C 379 is everything you'd expect from a Classic Series amplifier. Continuing NAD's tradition of delivering simplicity, value, and innovation, the C 379 features the latest generation of MDC technology, 80 watts per channel of HybridDigital® UcD amplification, and a high-performance ESS SABER DAC that lets you experience music with exceptional Sonic detail and clarity.
NAD C 379 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier
MAXIMUM POWER AND PERFORMANCE
Every detail of the C 379 amplifier design has been refined for maximum performance. Starting with a customized version of the proven HybridDigital UcD output stage, the C 379 operates in a fully balanced bridge configuration. This allows for Massive power with nearly immeasurable distortion and noise in the Audible range. The power supply is capable of 80 watts continuously and over 120 watts instantaneously to allow for short-term 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.
BRILLIANT MUSICALITY AND DETAIL
The C 379's digital architecture is built around the critically acclaimed ESS SABER® ES9028 DAC, one of the industry's highest performance 32-bit digital-to-analogue converts with unprecedented dynamic range and ultra-low distortion. It provides ultra-high-quality music playback, free from clock jitter common in digital audio systems. The results are an exceptionally wide dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, accurate sound stage and unparalleled clarity.
FUTURE-PROOF FLEXIBILITY
Since 2006, NAD has led the way in providing users the flexibility to add features as new A/V technologies are introduced to provide unparalleled performance and value. Now, with the second generation of NAD's Modular Design Construction (MDC) technology, the C 379 is in a class of its own. It features two MDC2 Slots for upgrading the amplifier's capabilities with Emerging A/V technologies and additional features, including BluOS® high-resolution multi-room streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction.
THE POWER OF BLUES
With the available MDC2 BluOS-D module, Dirac Live, BluOS, Apple AirPlay 2, two-way aptX® HD Bluetooth, and more, can be added to the C 379. With BluOS, the C 379 can be connected to a home network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet to experience the most advanced multi-room wireless music management system with 24 bit/192kHz resolution. Controlled through the BluOS app for smartphone, tablet, or desktop, BluOS manages your digital music collection and connects to over 20 high-quality streaming music services including Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more.
CONNECT EVERYTHING
The C 379 is well equipped with a variety of analogue and digital connectivity options including aptX HD Bluetooth, HDMI eARC, MM Phono stage, and two subwoofer outputs. aptX HD can easily support 24-bit streaming from any Bluetooth enabled device, while HDMI eARC allows you to connect the C 379 to your TV and provide seamless control from your existing remote. It also includes a built-in high-performance headphone amplifier with low output impedance and high output voltage capability, allowing it to drive a wide range of headphones.
Features & Details
- Customized HybridDigital UcD amplifier in fully balanced bridged configuration
- Continuous Power: 80 Watts per channel into 8/4 ohms, bridgedable up to 300W
- Dynamic Power: 2x120W into 8 ohms
- Vanishingly low harmonic and Intermodulation distortion
- Nearly immeasurable noise through the entire audio band
- Dual MDC2 ports for expanded functionality
- Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds BluOS Hi-Res multi-room music streaming and Dirac Live room correction
- Jitter-free 32-bit/384kHz ESS Saber DAC
- Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering circuitry
- Two optical, two coaxial digital inputs
- HDMI eARC input
- Two pairs of line-level analogue inputs with ultra-low-noise buffer amplifiers
- Two sets of speaker outputs
- Two-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth
- Dual subwoofer outputs, Pre Out
- Dedicated headphone amplifier
- CI-Friendly – IR remote, 12V Trigger in/out, IR in/out, RS-232 Serial port
- Seamless integrations with smarthome control systems such as Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, Lutron, and Elan
