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PREAMPLIFIER SECTION

LINE IN, SUBWOOFER OUT

THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)

<0.005 % at 2 V out

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 

>106 dB(IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV 

out, unity gain)

 Input impedance (R and C)

56 kohms + 100 pF

Maximum input signal

>4.5 Vrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)

Output impedance

Source Z + 200 ohm

Input sensitivity

50 mV (100Hz ref. 500 mV out, Volume 

maximum)

Maximum voltage output -IHF load

>4.5 V (ref. 0.1 % THD)

LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT

THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)

<0.005 % at 1V out

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 

>105 dB (32 ohms loads; A-WTD, ref. 2V 

out, unity gain

Frequency response

±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

Channel separation

>56 dB at 1kHz

Output impedance

0.5 ohm

 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT

Continuous output power into 8 ohms 

and 4 ohms

50W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD, both 

channels driven)

THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)

<0.03 % (250 mW to 50W, 8 ohms and 

4 ohms)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

>98 dB (A-weighted,

500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)

Clipping power

>60 W (at 1 kHz 0.1 % THD)

IHF dynamic power

8 ohms: 80 W
4 ohms:  150 W
2 ohms:  210 W

Peak output current

>18 A (in 1 ohm, 1 ms)

Damping factor

>300 (ref. 8 ohms, 20Hz to 6.5kHz) 

Frequency response

±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

Channel separation

>75 dB (1 kHz)
>65 dB (10 kHz)

Input sensitivity (for 50 W in 8 ohms) 

Line In: 380 mV 
Digital In: 18% FS

Supports bit rate/sample rate

up to 24 bit/192 kHz 

Standby power

<0.5 W

PHONO IN, SPEAKER OUT

THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)

<0.03 % at 50 W out

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

>82 dB (200 ohms source, A-weighted, 

ref. 500 mV out)
>76 dB (MM cartridge source, IHF 

A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out)

Input sensitivity 

4.1 mV (ref 50 W 1 kHz 4 ohms out, 

volume maximum)

Frequency response

±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

Input impedance (R and C)

47 kohms + 100 pF

Maximum input signal at 1kHz

>80 mVrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Gross dimensions (W x H x D)

435 x 70 x 285 mm
17 ¹/8  x  2 ¹³/16  x  11 ¹/4 inches

Shipping weight

5.85 kg (12.90 lbs)  

* - Gross dimension includes feet, volume knob and extended rear panel terminals.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. For updated documentation and features, please 

check out www.NADelectronics.com for the latest information about C 338.

REFERENCE

SPECIFICATIONS

All specs are measured according to IHF 202 CEA 490-AR-2008 standard. THD is measured using AP AUX 0025 passive filter and AES 17 active filter.

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Summary of Contents for C 338

Page 1: ...ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL ITALIANO DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS SVENSKA VOLUME NAD C338 BASS EQ SOURCE NAD Hybrid Digital Integrated Amplifier C 338 Owner s Manual C338 Hybrid Digital Integrated Amplifier...

Page 2: ...ticle 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge u...

Page 3: ...connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NAD Electronics for compliance could void the...

Page 4: ...reliable infrared remote control communications The C 338 generates a modest amount of heat but nothing that should trouble adjacent components RESTORING C 338 TO ITS FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Press a...

Page 5: ...n display is solid 3 HEADPHONE A 1 4 stereo jack socket is supplied for headphone listening and will work with conventional headphones of any impedance Use a suitable adapter to connect headphones wit...

Page 6: ...al tuners and other applicable components 6 STREAMING Input for line level streaming devices Use a twin RCA to RCA lead to connect the source device s left and right Audio Output to this input 7 TV In...

Page 7: ...nnect the output of this amplifier to any headphone adapter speaker switch or any device that uses common ground for left and right channels NOTE Use 16 gauge American Wire Gauge or AWG or lower stran...

Page 8: ...UME d f to restore audio 5 VOLUME d f Increase or decrease loudness level 6 BASS Turn ON OFF BASS EQ function 7 CAST PLAYBACK CONTROL applies to active Cast session Any or all of the following functio...

Page 9: ...WER switch to ON at the rear panel 3 Press front panel Standby button to switch the unit from standby to operating mode Wait for the Power Indicator color to settle at fast blinking blue this is the d...

Page 10: ...10 If no sound is heard through the speakers select TRY AGAIN Otherwise select I HEARD IT to proceed to the next step OPERATION USING THE C 338 10 ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL ITALIANO DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS...

Page 11: ...Retain the default Chromecast built in amplifier name or rename it as per your preference Rename your Chromecast built in amplifier by using the on screen keyboard Select CONTINUE to proceed to next s...

Page 12: ...to proceed to next step IMPORTANT NOTE If the Wi Fi network of your Chromecast built in amplifier C 338 and your media control device iOS or Android device are different below screen will be shown Se...

Page 13: ...listed in your Bluetooth settings Pair or connect together your C 338 and Bluetooth device 4 Upon successful pairing of your Bluetooth device and C 338 you may start music playback from your Bluetoot...

Page 14: ...BASS EQ and a SOURCE buttons until F1 appears on the front panel display The display of F1 indicates that the unit is at IR learning mode 2 A total of twelve IR remote control codes can be learned The...

Page 15: ...ohms 20Hz to 6 5kHz Frequency response 0 3 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Channel separation 75 dB 1 kHz 65 dB 10 kHz Input sensitivity for 50W in 8 ohms Line In 380 mV Digital In 18 FS Supports bit rate sample rat...

Page 16: ...nal a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited No part of this publication may be reproduced stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International While ever...

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