Integrated amplifiers — NAD C 368

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NAD C 368
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The NAD C 368 is a stereo integrated amplifier that puts power amplification, digital-to-analogue conversion and phono amplification into one chassis, so a single box serves analogue and digital sources alike.

Key specs that matter

Rated output is 120 W into 8 ohms and 200 W into 4 ohms. The two single-ended line inputs have a sensitivity of 470 mV and an input impedance of 22,000 ohms, and the output impedance is 240 ohms. Noise sits more than 98 dB below the signal, distortion is below 0.03% and the damping factor is above 300.

Engineering and use context

Thanks to the internal DAC, digital sources connect to the amplifier directly without an external converter. The chassis measures 435 x 100 x 390 mm and weighs 7.8 kg.

Pairing

Since output rises substantially into 4 ohms, the C 368 can drive loudspeakers across a wide range of sensitivities and impedances.

Alternatives

NAD's C 379 is a close relative with more power and an MM/MC phono stage.

Specifications

Model name
C 368
Type
Integrated Amplifier with DAC and Phono
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
2
Input sensitivity (mV)
470
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
22 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
240
D/A conversion
Yes
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
120
Output power (4Ω) (W)
200
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
>98
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
<0.03
Damping factor
>300
Dimensions (mm)
435 x 100 x 390
Weight (kg)
7.8
Official link
https://nadelectronics.com/product/c-368-hybrid-digital-dac-amplifier/