Our Take
The NAD C 338 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier enhances any stereo system with impressive sound quality and unmatched flexibility. As NAD’s most versatile amplifier, the C 338 integrates modern streaming technologies like Spotify Connect®, Bluetooth®, and the pioneering built-in Chromecast®, allowing you to wirelessly stream music from any app on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. With the addition of a phono input, you can connect a turntable and experience the warmth of your vinyl collection, amplified by NAD’s HybridDigital™ technology. The C 338 can be easily controlled through the NAD Remote App for iOS and Android, managing power, volume, source selection, and device settings.
Product Details
Getting the Basics Right
The C 338 follows NAD's "music-first" approach, emphasizing low-noise circuitry and advanced audio architecture for clean, distortion-free sound even with challenging speaker loads. Equipped with high-grade components found in NAD’s top-tier amplifiers, the C 338 focuses on delivering clear audio quality with near-zero distortion.
HybridDigital™ Amplification
NAD’s HybridDigital™ technology uses a variable modulation frequency to highlight the lifelike nuances of music while minimizing distortion across all conditions. This innovation results in outstanding, reliable performance, making the C 338 a leader in its class.
Efficient Class D Power
NAD’s dedication to Class D amplification ensures energy efficiency without sacrificing sound quality. The C 338 uses a custom Hypex® UCD output stage, delivering 160 watts of continuous power and over 300 watts of instantaneous power for dynamic music. This Class D design maintains linear performance over a wide bandwidth and provides stable, noise-free amplification.
Streaming-Ready
The C 338 comes with Chromecast built-in, enabling you to stream music, podcasts, and playlists directly from your favorite apps. Spotify Connect® offers access to millions of songs, streamed wirelessly to the amplifier. With Bluetooth capability, the C 338 offers limitless streaming options for any user.
Built-in Phono Stage for Vinyl Listening
Equipped with an MM phono stage and a low-noise circuit, the C 338 accurately reproduces vinyl sound with RIAA equalization and controls infrasonic noise without affecting bass quality, allowing you to experience the warmth of LPs.
Flexible Connectivity
The C 338 features various connections, including a dedicated headphone amplifier capable of driving high-impedance studio headphones. Line inputs support different analog sources with ideal input impedance and ultra-low-noise buffer amplifiers to maintain the musical integrity of recordings. The low-impedance line output allows for subwoofer connections, adding to the amplifier’s versatility.
The NAD C 338 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier is perfect for audiophiles and music enthusiasts seeking a flexible, high-quality, budget-friendly amplifier with comprehensive streaming and connectivity options.
Tech Specs
| Continuous Power Output | 50W x 2 into 8 or 4 Ohms |
| IHF Dynamic Power | 90W / 150W / 200W into 8 / 4 / 2 Ohms |
| Unique Features | First hi-fi amplifier with Chromecast built-in |
| Connectivity | Integrated Bluetooth® for music streaming |
| Phono Preamp | Built-in for turntables |
| Inputs | Stereo Line, Optical Digital, and Coax Digital inputs |
| App Support | NAD Remote App for tablet and smartphone control |
| Headphone Amplifier | Dedicated output |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes |
| Continuous Output Power (Stereo, 4 and 8 Ohms) | >50W (at rated THD, 20-20kHz, both channels driven) |
| IHF Dynamic Power | 8 Ohms: 80W, 4 Ohms: 150W, 2 Ohms: 210W |
| THD (20Hz-20kHz) | <0.03% (250mW to 50W, 8 Ohm and 4 Ohm) |
| Signal/Noise Ratio | >98dB (A-weighted, 500mV input ref. 1W out in 8 Ohm) |
| Clipping Power | >60W (at 1kHz 0.1% THD) |
| Peak Output Current | >18A (in 1 Ohm, 1 ms) |
| Damping Factor | >300 (ref. 8 Ohm, 20Hz to 6.5kHz) |
| Frequency Response | ±0.3 dB (20Hz-20kHz) |
| Channel Separation | 1kHz: >75dB, 10kHz: >65dB |
| Input Sensitivity (For 50W in 8 Ohm) | Line In: 380mV, Digital In: 18% FS |
| Sample Rate | Up to 24 bit/192kHz |
| ECO Standby Mode | 0.4 Watts* |
| Control Standby Mode | 1.8 Watts** |
| OFF Mode (Power Switched OFF) | 0 Watts |
| Gross Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 x 70 x 285mm (17 1/8 x 2 13/16 x 11 1/4”) |
| Net Weight | 4.85kg (10.7lb) |
| Shipping Weight | 5.85kg (12.9lb) |
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