NAD C368

With the C 368 Hybrid Digital DAC amplifier, your home audio system will never fall behind. Thanks to our MDC technology, the C 368 is easily customizable and ready for all future functions and updates. With the optional BluOS® module, the C 368 can connect to your network and be controlled via a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, as well as wirelessly connect to any other BluOS-enabled device to create a high-resolution multi-room audio system. You can also instantly connect to the C 368 via Bluetooth, giving you the ability to stream wirelessly from any Bluetooth-enabled device. And if you're a vinyl enthusiast, you can even add a turntable. Enjoying music has never been easier. A completely modern approach to amplification, the C 368 is the ultimate amplifier for any system for music lovers.

Doing Things Right
We never overlook the most important requirements. From low-noise circuits to precise volume control action, accurate channel balancing, and the correct input and output impedance characteristics, at NAD, we do everything we can to get these things exactly right. We also include an MM Phono stage with precise RIAA equalization, high overload margins, extremely low noise, and an innovative circuit to suppress infrasonic noise found on all LPs—all without affecting the low-end response. Our line inputs can accommodate all types of analog source components, offering ideal input impedance characteristics with low-noise linear buffer amplifiers to prevent any sound degradation. We also include a separate headphone amplifier with low output impedance and very high output voltage capability—enough to drive even high-impedance studio monitor headphones. Low-impedance line outputs that can be connected to subwoofers extend the versatility of this thoughtfully designed amplifier.

Thinking Ahead
Modular Design Construction (MDC) allows you to customize the NAD amplifier with additional features and functionality now or in the future. The two available MDC slots can accommodate a variety of upgrade modules, including HDMI switching with 4K video capability, additional digital inputs, extra analog and phono inputs, and one of the most advanced Hi-Res Audio wireless multi-room systems available—the BluOS music management system developed by Bluesound. BluOS connects to your network and is controlled via smartphone, tablet, or desktop to manage your music collection and connect you to a growing list of high-quality streaming music services.

Instant Connection
You can instantly connect to the C 368 with Bluetooth® aptX®, allowing you to stream music wirelessly from any Bluetooth-enabled device. Bluetooth can also be used to listen to other sources connected to the C 368 via wireless headphones. A control app is also available to manage all the functions of the C 368. Adding the optional BluOS module gives you access to the local network via Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet connection and adds high-resolution audio streaming. The BluOS module also makes the C 368 a single-zone streamer in a full multi-zone wireless music system, fully compatible with BluOS-enabled music systems and wireless speakers.

Sophisticated Power
In recent years, NAD has moved away from outdated linear power supplies and Class AB output stages that waste energy and has instead developed even higher-performing circuits based on switching power supplies and Class D output stages. Once considered inferior to traditional topologies, NAD’s advanced work in this area has created some of the highest-performing amplifiers, regardless of the basic design principle. These new designs are highly linear across a wide bandwidth and provide consistent performance across all speaker loads, delivering significant progress over previous models.
Additionally, the power supply can deliver 80 watts continuously and over 120 watts instantaneously to allow for short-term musical transients. It can operate with any AC mains voltage from 100 to 240 volts and provides pure DC power to all the various stages of the C 368. This highly efficient power supply also offers near-perfect voltage regulation across a wide range of conditions and provides a solid, noise-free foundation for the amplification stages.
The C 368 uses a custom version of the proven Hypex UcD output stage. This enables massive power output with almost immeasurable distortion and noise within the audible range. Every detail of this design has been carefully planned and perfectly executed to extract every ounce of performance.

Specifications:

• Type: Integrated amplifier with DAC and Bluetooth
• Power: 2x80W RMS 8Ω
• Distortion: > 0.03%
• Frequency Response: ± 0.3dB 20Hz-20kHz
• Sample Rate: 192 kHz / 24Bit
• Number of Inputs: 1 x MM Phono, 2 x Line (RCA), 2 optical digital inputs, 2 coaxial digital inputs
• Additional Features: Headphone output (6.3mm) with dedicated amplifier, 2 subwoofer outputs, remote control, Bluetooth, 2 MDC expansion slots
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 100 x 390 mm
• Weight: 7.8 kg