DETAILS
PRODUCT NAD C 399
ORIGIN Canada/China
TYPE Integrated amplifier
WEIGHT 11.2kg
DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 435 x 120 x 390mm
FEATURES
● Quoted power output: 2x 180W (4 and 8ohm)
● Connections: 2x stereo RCA inputs; MM phono input; HDMI ARC in; 2x optical in; 2x coaxial in; record in/out; power amp in
● Optional MDC2 modules
DISTRIBUTOR Sevenoaks Sound & Vision
WEBSITE nadelectronics.com
NAD has carved a niche with its modular 'not quite an amp, not quite an all-in-one' products and the C 399 is intent on continuing that trend. The largest member of the 'Classic' components, it is available either as an integrated amp with digital inputs for £1,800 or (and how it is tested) with a BluOS module in one of the MDC2 modular sockets for £2,100. This is the first NAD amp to use the MDC2 system, which means Dirac live calibration can be applied to all inputs. It is Roon compatible and there's a spare slot for future use.
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