NAD Electronics recently previewed its new Classic Series amplifier, the C 379 HybridDigital DAC amplifier, at the HIGH END Munich International Audio Show.
The C 379 builds on NAD’s commitment to innovation and value-driven performance with a ground-breaking design featuring a carefully engineered Class D output stage, ESS SABRE DAC, and the second-generation of Modular Design Construction (MDC) technology for upgrades and expandability.
The NAD C 379 will be available at the end of June 2024 for a suggested retail price of US $1,099.
The NAD C 379 utilizes a customized UcD output stage with HybridDigital technology to deliver 80 watts of continuous power (into 8 and 4 Ohms) and 120 watts of dynamic power (4 Ohms), all with virtually no noise or distortion. The C 379 can also be bridged with the C 268 stereo power amplifier in a fully balanced configuration for 300 watts continuously and over 500 watts instantaneously to provide maximum power and performance for the most demanding tracks.
The NAD C 379’s power supply consumes less than half the power of conventional amplifiers in its class while also providing clean power to all amplification stages. This energy-saving supply and balanced design also provides improved regulation of voltage across a wide range of conditions.
“The NAD C 379 stands in a class of its own, integrating of every essential component of a high-performance music system and accommodating all music sources from vinyl to digital streaming,” said Cas Oostvogel, product manager of NAD Electronics. “With its meticulous, low-noise circuits and the ability to enhance both its features and power output, this Class D integrated is a testament to the legacy of NAD’s Classic Series and our relentless pursuit of sonic excellence at an affordable price.”
The digital circuity is built around the critically acclaimed ESS SABRE ES9028 DAC, the industry’s highest performance 32-bit digital-to-analog converter with unprecedented dynamic range and ultra-low distortion.
