80 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.007% THD
4-ohm stable for use with a wide range of speakers
signal-to-noise ratio: 101 dB
PowerDrive™ circuit with automatic speaker impedance sensing delivers maximum dynamic power output regardless of speaker load
Soft Clipping™ circuit gently limits amplifier power output to reduce risk of speaker damage due to prolonged high volume operation
Modular Design Construction (MDC) to allow the addition of the PP375 phono stage or other MDC Modules
toroidal power transformer
rotary bass and treble controls with defeat switch for tone control bypass
7 RCA audio inputs including 2 tape in/outs
tape monitor loop for adding an equalizer or signal processor
front-panel minijack input for connecting a portable music player
main-amp input and 2 preamp outputs for connecting a powered subwoofer or separate amplifier for bi-amping
full-size headphone jack
front-panel switching for 2 pairs of speakers
two pairs of speaker binding posts
RS-232 port for operation with third-party controllers
12-volt trigger output
IR input/output
one switched AC convenience outlet
detachable AC power cord
remote control
17-1/8"W x 5-3/16"H x 14-3/16"D
weight: 19.2 lbs.
NAD C 356BEE Integrated Amplifier
MDC-EQUIPPED PERFORMANCE AND VALUE
Improving an award-winning design is always a delicate task. Adding performance and value to an already highly optimised design requires vision, talent, and expertise. Fortunately for music-lovers, all three are on clear display in the new C 356BEE. NAD fans already know that the initials “BEE” stand for Bjorn Erik Edvardsen, NAD's Director of Advanced Development. BEE has once again applied lessons learned from the world-class Masters Series M3 amplifier (no longer in production) to the C 356BEE.
With the very high dynamic power and low impedance drive capability of NAD's PowerDrive™ circuit, the C 356BEE is able to accurately control difficult-to-drive loudspeakers while still sounding musical, detailed, coherent and relaxed. Even at elevated listening levels, NAD's exclusive Soft Clipping feature is there to save both your ears and your speakers from damaging clipping distortion.
The C 356BEE has the lowest levels of distortion and noise available in its price class and is easily capable of embarrassing far more expensive products. To prove it we use Full Disclosure Power (FDP), the most demanding criterion for performance measurement. FDP specifies distortion under the most extreme conditions of low impedance loads and frequency extremes rather than the simple and easy 1kHz @ 8 ohms test quoted by many companies. NAD uses this stricter performance criterion because it more closely matches the demands of real music and real loudspeakers. Maintaining specified distortion at 4 ohms and at 20Hz and 20kHz is a much more difficult achievement.
Musical performance is only part of the C 356BEE’s story. NAD has also included their upgrade-friendly Modular Design Construction (MDC) to allow the addition of the PP 375 Phono Stage or MDC DAC - USB Digital-to-Analog Converter or other yet-to-be-announced MDC Modules to enhance the capabilities of this affordable amplifier.
A major goal in the design of the C 356BEE was to reduce energy consumption without sacrificing performance. PowerDrive™ already allows the C 356BEE to have the dynamic capability of an amplifier twice as powerful — and twice as power hungry. The C 356BEE offers <0.5W standby consumption. NAD also makes every effort to reduce environmental impact by manufacturing the C 356BEE without heavy metals and other hazardous substances, and by using recycled and recyclable materials where possible.
Able to drive the most complex loudspeakers to their full musical potential, the C 356BEE remains eminently affordable. With features like Preamp Out and MDC, the C 356BEE can grow with your needs and desires, enhancing both sustainability and value.
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