NAD Integrated Amp & CD Player
Here’s an $1100 combo from NAD that is lean, sleek, and delivers a knockout punch to its competitors! Each unit is under 3” tall. This “stack” won’t take up much of your shelf space yet offers serious hi-fi performance.
NAD C328 Integrated Amp $700: 50×2 (200w peaks! 2 13/16h, 17 1/8w, 11 1/4d)
NAD amplifiers have always been known for delivering a big punch. NAD employs its patented PowerEnvelope, PowerDrive and Soft Clipping technologies to allow them to step away from their price range. NAD amps are comfortable with difficult impedances. NAD’s punch is legendary.
The new C328 integrated amp adds new features, where NAD hasn’t gone before. When you combine these useful features with the classic NAD “left hook”- NAD integrateds offer a better value than ever.
C328 is rated at 50×2. That’s into 8 ohms at .003% THD. It will hit peaks of 200w! It will even drive a two ohm load, meaning you can run literally any speaker out there, and toss on virtually any sub at line or speaker level. This provides unmatched flexibility for $700.
C328 includes a high quality MM phono section
C328 has two standard analog inputs
C328 has an on board DAC with 2 OPT and 2 Coax inputs.
C328 has Bluetooth.
C328 has subwoofer out
C328 has a BASS EQ (7dB @80Hz) control to muscle up modest speakers
NAD C538CD Player $400: (2 3/4h, 17 1/8w, 9 13/16d)
C538 is the industry de facto, class winner at $400. With 24/192 Wolfson DAC, C538 offers a hand tuned line stage, it sports more serious hardware than “the other guys” at this echelon. It loads quickly and quietly.
While its analog stage is outstanding, it does provide OPT and Coax outs as well. C-538 works GREAT as a reasonably priced transport. Its transport mechanism is supported by metal components as opposed to plastic, which delivers long lasting tracking accuracy.
Musically, C538 is not the least bit bright or irritating. It is smooth and detailed. It provides a perfect mate for C328!