Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Remote-controlled, network-connected, class-D D/A integrated amplifier with Dirac Live LE Room Correction, tone controls, and front-panel meters. Analog inputs: 3 pair RCA (line, MM phono, power amplifier direct). Digital inputs: 1 TosLink, 1 coaxial S/PDIF, 1 HDMI, USB Type A, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Two-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth. Supported formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS, MQA, DSD, FLAC, WAV, AIFF. Supported sample rates: up to 192kHz, bit depths 16–24. Supported cloud services: Amazon Music, Deezer, IDAGIO, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, Spotify, Tidal, others, internet radio. Support for Apple AirPlay 2, SpotifyConnect, and Tidal Connect. Voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Siri. Analog outputs: 1 pair unbalanced preamplifier (RCA), 1 unbalanced subwoofer (RCA), ¼" headphone jack, 2 pairs speaker binding posts. Maximum continuous output power: 100Wpc into 8 ohms (20dBW). Clipping power: >115Wpc into 8 ohms (>20.6dBW) at 0.1% THD. IHF dynamic power: 180W into 8 ohms (22.55dBW), 250W into 4 ohms (21dBW), 300W into 2 ohms (18.75dBW). Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.3dB. Channel separation: >75dB at 1kHz, >70dB at 10kHz. Signal/noise: >95dB (A-weighted, ref. 1W into 8 ohms). THD: 0.03% (250mW–100W into 8 and 4 ohms). Input sensitivity for 100W into 8 ohms: 540mV (line), –6dBFS (digital). Input impedance: 28k ohms + 360pF (line), 46k ohms + 100pF (phono). Output impedance: 2.2 ohms (headphone), 440 ohms (Pre), not specified (loudspeaker). Power consumption: 0.5W standby with network connection off, 2W standby with network connection on. Supplied accessories: AC cord, remote control, microphone, USB microphone adapter.
Dimensions: 17.25" (435mm) W × 4.38" (110mm) H × 14" (355mm) D. Weight: 27.8lb (12.6kg) shipping.
Finish: Black front panel and walnut open-grain vinyl wrap.
Serial number of unit reviewed: H229C3050P01012; "Designed and engineered in Canada, made in China." BluOS version 3.20.31.
Price: $1972. Approximate number of North American dealers: 100. Warranty: two years, parts & labor.
Manufacturer: NAD Electronics International, 633 Granite Ct., Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1, Canada. Tel: (905) 831-6555. Web: www.nadelectronics.com.
Dimensions: 17.25" (435mm) W × 4.38" (110mm) H × 14" (355mm) D. Weight: 27.8lb (12.6kg) shipping.
Finish: Black front panel and walnut open-grain vinyl wrap.
Serial number of unit reviewed: H229C3050P01012; "Designed and engineered in Canada, made in China." BluOS version 3.20.31.
Price: $1972. Approximate number of North American dealers: 100. Warranty: two years, parts & labor.
Manufacturer: NAD Electronics International, 633 Granite Ct., Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1, Canada. Tel: (905) 831-6555. Web: www.nadelectronics.com.
