Integrated amplifiers — NAD C 379

Description, images, technical data and specifications

NAD C 379
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In NAD's C 379, a stereo integrated amplifier shares the chassis with a DAC and an MM/MC phono stage. It is meant for a system that plays digital files and records alike, with no separate outboard units.

Key specs that matter

The amplifier delivers 140 W into 8 ohms and 250 W into 4 ohms, with distortion below 0.03% and a damping factor above 300. Two single-ended line inputs with 440 mV sensitivity sit next to the phono input. Phono input impedance is 46,000 ohms, and both cartridge types are supported.

Engineering and use context

The chassis measures 435 x 100 x 410 mm and weighs 9.04 kg, a little heavier than the closely related C 368 at 7.8 kg.

Pairing

With MM/MC phono on board, the record player plugs into the amplifier itself and no separate phono preamplifier is needed. A dedicated ground wire between the turntable and the amplifier's phono stage is required for hum-free operation.

Alternatives

NAD's C 368 is a near sibling with a lower rating of 120 W into 8 ohms.

Specifications

Model name
C 379
Type
Integrated Amplifier with DAC and Phono
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
2 + 1 (Phono)
Input sensitivity (mV)
440
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
Yes
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
46 000
Output power (8Ω) (W)
140
Output power (4Ω) (W)
250
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
<0.03
Damping factor
>300
Dimensions (mm)
435 x 100 x 410
Weight (kg)
9.04
Official link
https://nadelectronics.com/product/c-379-hybrid-digital-dac-amplifier/