NAD C 316BEE v2 Stereo Integrated Amplifier

The Current Budget Amplifier Champ

The C 316BEE promises improved power efficiency, a healthy dose of ‘green’ attributes, and serious musical performance. It offers entry-level affordability and for many there will never be a need for another amplifier. With class-leading specifications for noise, distortion, power, stereo separation and volume control tracking, the C 316BEE sets new benchmarks for performance, both measured and audible. The sonic result is a relaxed and inviting sound that digs out the subtle details in your favourite recordings and presents them across a panoramic stereo sound stage.

Innovative Twist on Proven Technology

NAD’s proprietary PowerDrive™ Circuit offers a remarkable combination of high current drive needed for complex loudspeaker loads combined with high levels of undistorted dynamic power. Bjørn Erik Edvardsen, our Director of Advanced Development, developed a simplified version of PowerDrive for the C 316BEE.

Enviro Chic

Thanks to its innovative technology, standby power consumption is less than 1 watt. The C 316BEE uses lead-free silver solder and is constructed free of hazardous materials.

Budget-friendly

True to our enviable reputation for creating some of the best performing budget amplifiers of all time, the C 316BEE delivers huge performance without the huge price tag.

Dynamic Power Reserves

Continuous power is a conservative 40 watts and dynamic power, which is more important for music listening, is remarkably more than 100 watts! Far more usable power on tap than other amps at this price point.

Keeping it Simple

The C 316BEE has everything necessary for musical enjoyment, yet it is refreshingly limited to the essentials: six inputs, one set of speakers, a headphone jack and full function remote control.

Impressive Capacity

While the C 316BEE embodies simplicity, it is far from a ‘stripped down’ product. It is fully equipped to be the control centre for a high performance music system.

Specification

Line Level Input

Input impedance (R+C)
50 kilohm + 100pF
Input sensitivity, rated power
200mV
Maximum input signal
7V

Line Level Output

Tape Out impedance
Source Z + 600 Ohm
Treble
±5dB at 10kHz
Bass
±8dB at 100Hz
Continuous output power into 8 Ohm
40W (16dBW) (20Hz-20kHz, both channels driven)
Rated Distortion (20Hz – 20kHz)
0.01%
Clipping power (maximum continuous power per channel 4/8 Ohms)
45W
IHF Dynamic headroom

8 Ohm
+3.5dB
4 Ohm
+4.8dB
IHF Dynamic power

8 Ohm
90W (19.5dBW)
4 Ohm
120W (20.8dBW)
Damping Factor
>200 (ref. 8 Ohm, 1kHz)
Voltage gain
39dB
Signal / Noise ratio, A-weighted
95dB (ref. 500mV in, 8 Ohm 1W out)
THD + Noise
<0.01% (20Hz-20kHz, 250mW to rated output)
SMPTE IM
<0.02% (intermodulation distortion 60Hz-7kHz, 4:1. from 250mW to rated output)
IHF IM
<0.01% (CCIF IM distortion, 19 + 20kHz rated output)
Headphone output impedance
68 Ohm

Physical Specs

Gross Dimensions (W x H x D)*
435 x 80 x 287mm

17 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 11 1/4″
Net Weight
5.52kg

12.1lb
Shipping Weight
6.65kg

14.6lb

*Gross dimensions include feet, extended buttons and rear panel terminals.

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