The NAD C 399 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier is a flagship integrated amplifier that combines cutting-edge amplification, high-resolution digital processing, and future-ready modular design. Powered by Hypex HybridDigital nCore technology, it delivers 180 watts per channel of clean, high-current power with ultra-low distortion and exceptional dynamic range. Its 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre DAC ensures precise, detailed audio reproduction across all digital sources.
Equipped with the MDC2 BluOS-D module, the C 399 offers BluOS multi-room streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, and Dirac Live® room correction for optimized sound tailored to your space. With HDMI eARC, multiple digital and analog inputs, an ultra-low-noise MM phono stage, and dual subwoofer outputs, it seamlessly integrates into any modern hi-fi or home theater system. Two-way aptX HD Bluetooth and a dedicated headphone amplifier add further versatility. Designed for long-term performance, dual MDC2 expansion slots allow future upgrades. The NAD C 399 delivers powerful, refined sound and unmatched flexibility for serious audiophiles.
NAD C 399 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier
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The NAD C 399 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier is a flagship integrated amplifier that combines cutting-edge amplification, high-resolution digital processing, and future-ready modular design. Powered by Hypex HybridDigital nCore technology, it delivers 180 watts per channel of clean, high-current power with ultra-low distortion and exceptional dynamic range. Its 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre DAC ensures precise, detailed audio reproduction across all digital sources.
Equipped with the MDC2 BluOS-D module, the C 399 offers BluOS multi-room streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, and Dirac Live® room correction for optimized sound tailored to your space. With HDMI eARC, multiple digital and analog inputs, an ultra-low-noise MM phono stage, and dual subwoofer outputs, it seamlessly integrates into any modern hi-fi or home theater system. Two-way aptX HD Bluetooth and a dedicated headphone amplifier add further versatility. Designed for long-term performance, dual MDC2 expansion slots allow future upgrades. The NAD C 399 delivers powerful, refined sound and unmatched flexibility for serious audiophiles.
- HybridDigital nCore Amplifier
- Continuous Power: 180 Watts per channel into 8/4 ohms
- Instantaneous Power: 250 Watts per channel
- Vanishingly low harmonic and intermodulation distortion
- 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 Sabre DAC (same as in C 658, M10 V2, M33: ES9028)
- Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering circuitry
- Two optical, two coaxial digital input
- HDMI-eARC input
- Two pairs of line-level analogue inputs with low-noise buffer amplifier
- Speaker A/Speaker B output
- Two-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth
- Dual subwoofer output
- Dedicated headphone amplifier
- CI-Friendly - IR remote, 12V Trigger in/out, IR in/out, RS-232 Serial port
- Seamless integrations with Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, Lutron, iPort and Elan smart home control systems
BluOS FEATURES
- Dirac Live Room Correction*
- Calibrated microphone included for Dirac setup
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking
- BluOS music streaming to up to 63 zones
- Support for hundreds of Internet radio stations and over20 streaming services
- High-res audio to 24-bit/192kHz
- MQA decoding and rendering
- Apple AirPlay 2 and Siri voice control
- Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control
- Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect
- Two-way (send/receive) Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth
*The MDC2 BluOS-D module will include a license for Dirac Live with the option for advanced users to upgrade to a Dirac Live Full Frequency version
Line Input, Pre-Out (Analog Bypass On)
- THD (20Hz - 20kHz): <0.002% at 2V out
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out, unity gain)
- Channel Separation
- >100dB (1 kHz)
- >90 dB (10 kHz)
- Input Impedance (R and C): 56 kohms + 100 pF
- Maximum Input Signal: >4.6 Vrms (ref. 0.1% THD)
- Output Impedance: Source Z + 320 Ohm
- Input Sensitivity: 65 mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum)
- Frequency Response: ±0.3dB (20Hz - 20kHz)
- Maximum Voltage Output - IHF load: >5V (ref. 0.1% THD)
Phono Input, Pre-Out (Analog Bypass On)
- THD (20Hz - 20kHz): <0.01% at 2V out
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >84dB (200 Ohm source; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out)
- Input Sensitivity: 1.08mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum)
- Frequency Response: ±0.3dB (20Hz - 20kHz)
- Maximum Input Signal at 1kHz: >80mVrms (ref. 0.1% THD)
Line Input, Headphone Out (Analog Bypass On)
- THD (20Hz - 20kHz): <0.005% at 1V out
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >107dB (32 Ohms loads; A-weighted, ref. 2mV out, unity gain)
- Frequency Response: ±0.3dB (20Hz - 20kHz)
- Channel Separation: >62dB at 1kHz
- Output Impedance: 2.2 Ohms
Line In, Speaker Out (Analog Bypass On)
- Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms: 180W (ref. 20 Hz - 20kHz at rated THD, both channels driven)
- THD (20 Hz - 20 kHz): <0.02% (250 mW to 180W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >95dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
- Clipping power: >210W (at 1 kHz 0.1% THD)
- IHF dynamic power
- 8 ohms: 217 W
- 4 ohms: 400 W
- 2 ohms: 506.4 W
- Peak output current: >26 A (in 1 ohm, 1 ms)
- Damping factor: >150 (ref. 8 ohms, 20Hz to 6.5 kHz)
- Frequency response: ±0.3dB (20Hz - 20kHz)
- Channel separation
- >90dB (1 kHz)
- >75dB (10 kHz)
- Input sensitivity (for 180 W in 8 ohms)
- Line In: 201 mV
- Digital In: 10.25% FS
General Specifications
- Supports bit rate/sample rate: up to 24 bit/192 kHz
- Frequency band: 2.402G- 2.480G
- Maximum transmit power (dBm): 7 dBm ± 2 dBm
Dimensions & Weight
- Gross dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/8" x 4-3/4" x 15-3/8”
- Net Weight: 11.2kg (24.7lb)
- Shipping weight: 13.6kg (30lb)
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Model: C399 | Barcode: 786357001906
WARNING: California Residents - Proposition 65. This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov