NAD C 389 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier

NAD

SKU:NAD_C 389

$2,299.00

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The NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC amplifier can serve as the cornerstone of a high-performance audio system now – and for decades to come. Employing NAD’s proven HybridDigital UcD amplifier design and the same ESS Sabre DAC used in NAD’s acclaimed M33 BluOS streaming amplifier, the C 389 will deliver thrilling dynamics and exquisite detail from all your sources.

With its full suite of digital and analogue inputs, including an ultra-low-noise phono stage and HDMI eARC interface, the C 389 can accommodate all your source components. And it incorporates the latest generation of NAD’s Modular Designs Construction future-proofing technology, making it easy to add exciting capabilities such as BluOS high-res music streaming and Dirac Live room correction.

Features

  • Customized HybridDigital UcD amplifier in fully balanced bridged configuration
  • Continuous Power: 130 Watts per channel into 8/4 ohms
  • Instantaneous Power: 210 W into 8 ohms, 300 W into 4 ohms, 350 Watts per channel
  • Vanishingly low harmonic and intermodulation distortion
  • Nearly unmeasurable noise through the entire audioband
  • Dual MDC2 ports for expanded functionality
  • Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds BluOS Hi-Res multi-room music streaming and Dirac Live room correction
  • Jitter-free 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre 9028 DAC
  • Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering circuitry
  • Two optical, two coaxial digital inputs
  • HDMI-eARC input
  • Two pairs of line-level analogue inputs with ultra-low-noise buffer amplifiers
  • Two sets of speaker outputs
  • Two-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth
  • Dual subwoofer outputs
  • Dedicated headphone amplifier
  • CI-Friendly – IR remote, 12V Trigger in/out, IR in/out, RS-232 Serial port
  • Seamless integrations with smarthome control systems such as Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, Lutron, and Elan

SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS

Local (Singapore Only)

Normal 1-2 Working Days - Free Delivery

Express Next Working Day - SGD $15 Surcharge

Overseas (Brunei, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, United Arab & Philippines)

Purchases SGD $1,500 (or equivalent) and above - Free Overseas Shipping

Purchases below SGD $1,500 (or equivalent) - SGD $100 Surcharge

IMPORTANT NOTE: Total price charged in your purchase does not include your country's local import duties, Goods and Services Tax (GST) or any form of taxes charged by your local authorities. Customers will be responsible for any of these extra cost levied. Our company will reserve the right to claim any extra freight charges incurred from the customer, if the item(s) is returned by our shipping agent.

 

PRODUCT WARRANTY

NAD: 2 Years Limited Warranty

PSB Speakers: *2 Years Limited Warranty

*Except for AM3 & AM5 Models (1 Year)

Bluesound: 1 Year Limited Warranty

 

WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. This Warranty is applicable for products that are bought in Singapore and from this Online Store only.

2. This Warranty of this product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects from the date of purchase, proof of purchase date is required.

3. This Warranty is only applicable to the original purchaser and shall not be transferable, negotiable or assignable to any third party.

4. This limited warranty shall not be valid in the following situations.

  • The product is found to have been tampered, modified, serial number defaced, removed or repaired by an unauthorised person.
  • Malfunctions or damages resulting from natural disasters, fire, civil unrest and/or accidents.
  • Defects from using wrong electrical supply, misuse or consequential damage by negligence and abuse.
  • Usage not in accordance with instructions in the Owner's Manual.
  • Normal wear and tear.

5. This warranty shall be subject to the following limitations and exclusions.

  • The Buyer shall be fully responsible for the due delivery to us of the equipment for any work which shall need to be done pursuant to this warranty and for the subsequent collection thereof the equipment after the said work has been done.
  • This warranty does not include transport or handling charges incurred in the transportation of the equipment to and from the Service Centre.
  • Our decision on all questions relating to complains as to defects either of workmanship of materials shall be conclusive and the buyer shall agree to abide by such a decision. Any equipment or defective part which has been replaced shall become our property.
  • The buyer waives all or any claims to compensation monetary otherwise which may be entitled to and shall agree to accept any compensation whatsoever by way of additional repairs or otherwise which we in our absolute discretion deem fit to offer.

6. The following items/ accessories as specified below shall not be within the scope and purview of this warranty.

  • Remote control unit, cables/ cord assembly, antennae, batteries, adaptors, battery pack, external parts and extruded parts such as cabinets, front panel, casing, cover, phono cartridge, stylus, lid and levers, plugs, sockets, control knobs/ buttons, etc. 

7. Request for warranty services within the warranty period must be accompanied with a proof of purchase from our authorised dealers or by us.

 

RETURN / EXCHANGE POLICY

For Damaged or Incorrect Items Delivered only.

  • Returns are only allowed for damaged terms due to manufacturing or incorrect item delivered, we will exchange you with a new or correct set.
  • Inform us within 7 calendar days from the date you receive it.
  • Items’ value shall not be remarkably decreased due to your usage or consumption.
  • The original receipt (or gift receipt) and original packaging must be presented upon return.
  • Ensure that the item(s) you’re returning is repackaged with all the cords, adapters and documentation that were included when you received it.
  • Exchanges are subjected to stock availability.
  • For price differences, a top-up in amount will be requested or refund will be processed, where applicable.

Please feel free to contact us at +(65) 6748 3137 or +(65) 6295 1233 for any enquiries regarding shipping, product warranty and exchanges matters.

The NAD C 389 HybridDigital DAC amplifier can serve as the cornerstone of a high-performance audio system now – and for decades to come. Employing NAD’s proven HybridDigital UcD amplifier design and the same ESS Sabre DAC used in NAD’s acclaimed M33 BluOS streaming amplifier, the C 389 will deliver thrilling dynamics and exquisite detail from all your sources.

With its full suite of digital and analogue inputs, including an ultra-low-noise phono stage and HDMI eARC interface, the C 389 can accommodate all your source components. And it incorporates the latest generation of NAD’s Modular Designs Construction future-proofing technology, making it easy to add exciting capabilities such as BluOS high-res music streaming and Dirac Live room correction.

Features

  • Customized HybridDigital UcD amplifier in fully balanced bridged configuration
  • Continuous Power: 130 Watts per channel into 8/4 ohms
  • Instantaneous Power: 210 W into 8 ohms, 300 W into 4 ohms, 350 Watts per channel
  • Vanishingly low harmonic and intermodulation distortion
  • Nearly unmeasurable noise through the entire audioband
  • Dual MDC2 ports for expanded functionality
  • Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds BluOS Hi-Res multi-room music streaming and Dirac Live room correction
  • Jitter-free 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre 9028 DAC
  • Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering circuitry
  • Two optical, two coaxial digital inputs
  • HDMI-eARC input
  • Two pairs of line-level analogue inputs with ultra-low-noise buffer amplifiers
  • Two sets of speaker outputs
  • Two-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth
  • Dual subwoofer outputs
  • Dedicated headphone amplifier
  • CI-Friendly – IR remote, 12V Trigger in/out, IR in/out, RS-232 Serial port
  • Seamless integrations with smarthome control systems such as Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, Lutron, and Elan

SHIPPING TERMS & CONDITIONS

Local (Singapore Only)

Normal 1-2 Working Days - Free Delivery

Express Next Working Day - SGD $15 Surcharge

Overseas (Brunei, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, United Arab & Philippines)

Purchases SGD $1,500 (or equivalent) and above - Free Overseas Shipping

Purchases below SGD $1,500 (or equivalent) - SGD $100 Surcharge

IMPORTANT NOTE: Total price charged in your purchase does not include your country's local import duties, Goods and Services Tax (GST) or any form of taxes charged by your local authorities. Customers will be responsible for any of these extra cost levied. Our company will reserve the right to claim any extra freight charges incurred from the customer, if the item(s) is returned by our shipping agent.

 

PRODUCT WARRANTY

NAD: 2 Years Limited Warranty

PSB Speakers: *2 Years Limited Warranty

*Except for AM3 & AM5 Models (1 Year)

Bluesound: 1 Year Limited Warranty

 

WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. This Warranty is applicable for products that are bought in Singapore and from this Online Store only.

2. This Warranty of this product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects from the date of purchase, proof of purchase date is required.

3. This Warranty is only applicable to the original purchaser and shall not be transferable, negotiable or assignable to any third party.

4. This limited warranty shall not be valid in the following situations.

  • The product is found to have been tampered, modified, serial number defaced, removed or repaired by an unauthorised person.
  • Malfunctions or damages resulting from natural disasters, fire, civil unrest and/or accidents.
  • Defects from using wrong electrical supply, misuse or consequential damage by negligence and abuse.
  • Usage not in accordance with instructions in the Owner's Manual.
  • Normal wear and tear.

5. This warranty shall be subject to the following limitations and exclusions.

  • The Buyer shall be fully responsible for the due delivery to us of the equipment for any work which shall need to be done pursuant to this warranty and for the subsequent collection thereof the equipment after the said work has been done.
  • This warranty does not include transport or handling charges incurred in the transportation of the equipment to and from the Service Centre.
  • Our decision on all questions relating to complains as to defects either of workmanship of materials shall be conclusive and the buyer shall agree to abide by such a decision. Any equipment or defective part which has been replaced shall become our property.
  • The buyer waives all or any claims to compensation monetary otherwise which may be entitled to and shall agree to accept any compensation whatsoever by way of additional repairs or otherwise which we in our absolute discretion deem fit to offer.

6. The following items/ accessories as specified below shall not be within the scope and purview of this warranty.

  • Remote control unit, cables/ cord assembly, antennae, batteries, adaptors, battery pack, external parts and extruded parts such as cabinets, front panel, casing, cover, phono cartridge, stylus, lid and levers, plugs, sockets, control knobs/ buttons, etc. 

7. Request for warranty services within the warranty period must be accompanied with a proof of purchase from our authorised dealers or by us.

 

RETURN / EXCHANGE POLICY

For Damaged or Incorrect Items Delivered only.

  • Returns are only allowed for damaged terms due to manufacturing or incorrect item delivered, we will exchange you with a new or correct set.
  • Inform us within 7 calendar days from the date you receive it.
  • Items’ value shall not be remarkably decreased due to your usage or consumption.
  • The original receipt (or gift receipt) and original packaging must be presented upon return.
  • Ensure that the item(s) you’re returning is repackaged with all the cords, adapters and documentation that were included when you received it.
  • Exchanges are subjected to stock availability.
  • For price differences, a top-up in amount will be requested or refund will be processed, where applicable.

Please feel free to contact us at +(65) 6748 3137 or +(65) 6295 1233 for any enquiries regarding shipping, product warranty and exchanges matters.