NAD Hybrid Digital™ DAC Amplifier 2x180W
The NAD C 399 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier is the flagship of NAD’s Classic Series, delivering powerful, refined performance with 180W per channel of HybridDigital nCore amplification. It combines exceptional clarity, control, and dynamic range with flexible connectivity, including HDMI eARC, a precision phono stage, and high-quality Bluetooth. Dual MDC2 slots enable future upgrades such as BluOS streaming and Dirac Live room correction, making it highly adaptable. With its clean, detailed sound and versatile design, the C 399 serves as a robust, future-ready hub for modern hi-fi systems.
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The NAD C 399 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier stands as the flagship of the Classic Series, bringing Masters Series technology and refined engineering to a wider audience.
With 180 watts per channel of HybridDigital nCore amplification, advanced digital processing, and optional BluOS streaming with Dirac Live Room Correction, it delivers powerful, detailed sound while adapting to modern systems.
Key Features
- 180W per channel HybridDigital nCore amplification
- Refined digital architecture for low-noise playback
- Dual MDC2 expansion slots for future upgrades
- Optional BluOS streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction
- HDMI eARC for TV integration
- Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering
- Optical and coaxial digital inputs
- Analogue inputs with low-noise buffer amplifiers
- aptX HD Bluetooth and headphone amplifier
- Dual subwoofer outputs and dual speaker terminals
High-Current Power and Precision
The C 399 uses NAD’s HybridDigital nCore amplifier platform to deliver clean, effortless power with exceptional control.
Its low distortion and wide bandwidth ensure detailed, dynamic playback across all types of music.
Clear, Dynamic Digital Performance
A refined digital architecture ensures accurate imaging, wide dynamic range, and low noise.
This reveals greater texture, clarity, and detail across all digital sources.
Built for the Future with MDC2
Dual MDC2 slots allow the C 399 to evolve with new technologies and features.
Adding BluOS enables high-resolution streaming, multi-room audio, and Dirac Live Room Correction for optimised sound.
Versatile Connections for Every Source
HDMI eARC, phono input, digital and analogue connections make it easy to integrate all your sources.
Flexible outputs, Bluetooth, and headphone support ensure compatibility with modern and traditional systems.
Amplification
| Continuous output power | >180 W (8 Ω & 4 Ω) |
| THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | <0.02% |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >95 dB |
| Clipping power | 210 W |
| IHF dynamic power | 217 W (8 Ω) |
| Peak output current | >26 A |
| Damping factor | >150 |
| Frequency response | ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Channel separation | >90 dB (1 kHz) |
| Input sensitivity | 201 mV |
Preamplifier
| THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | <0.002% |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >106 dB |
| Channel separation | >100 dB (1 kHz) / >90 dB (10 kHz) |
| Input impedance | 56 kΩ + 100 pF |
| Maximum input signal | >4.6 Vrms |
| Output impedance | Source Z + 320 Ω |
| Input sensitivity | 65 mV |
| Frequency response | ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Maximum voltage output | >5 V |
Phono
| THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | <0.01% |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >84 dB |
| Input impedance | 46 kΩ / 100 pF |
| Input sensitivity | 1.08 mV |
| Frequency response | ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Maximum input signal | >80 mVrms |
Headphone
| THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | <0.005% |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >107 dB (32 Ω) |
| Frequency response | ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Channel separation | >62 dB (1 kHz) |
| Output impedance | 2.2 Ω |
General Specifications
| Supported bit rate / sample rate | Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| Wireless frequency band | 2.402 – 2.480 GHz |
| Max transmit power | 7 dBm ±2 dBm |
Dimensions & Weight
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 435 × 120 × 390 mm |
| Net weight | 11.2 kg |
| Shipping weight | 13.6 kg |
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