About the NAD C316BEE V2
The foundation of a simple, yet great-sounding stereo system
The foundation of a simple, yet great-sounding stereo system
You don't need huge power or a lot of buttons to push. You don't need to spend a lot of money, either. If all you want is great sound for a small space, NAD has the solution. The C 316BEE is the perfect little integrated amp to anchor that high-quality audio system in your den, bedroom, or office. It delivers accurate, musical sound in a compact, easy-to-enjoy package.
The large toroidal transformer is a key to this affordable amp's amazingly clean, dynamic sound.
No frills, just thrills
NAD designed this amp using the same principle behind their higher-end components — a no-frills approach that puts the focus squarely on performance, instead of bells and whistles. It boasts a high-current toroidal transformer — usually found only on expensive audiophile gear — and other carefully selected parts to provide punchy, lifelike sound. It makes the amp sound much more potent than its 40-watts-per-channel rating would lead you to expect.
This integrated amp offers enough inputs to connect five audio components, including a turntable, plus a handy front-panel minijack for hooking up a portable music player. And the included remote gives you easy control of the amplifier and the other NAD audio components in your system.
Add a CD player like NAD's C 538 and good set of bookshelf speakers like the PSB Alpha B1s. Turn off your TV and phone. Now relax and rediscover the simple pleasure of listening to great music.
Praise for the NAD C 316BEE from The Absolute Sound
"The entry-level C 316 is still the go-to amp for audiophile newbies who crave sonic neutrality, good power output, nice tactile feel, and NAD's characteristic quality-control."
— The Absolute Sound 2013 Editors' Choice Awards: Integrated Amplifiers under $1000
Product highlights:
- 40 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.03% THD
- 4-ohm stable for use with a wide range of speakers
- signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB
- PowerDrive-S™ technology for more dynamic power output
- large toroidal power transformer for a strong, low-noise power supply
- rotary bass and treble controls with defeat switch for tone control bypass
- 5 RCA audio inputs including 1 MM phono input
- front-panel minijack input for connecting a portable music player
- full-size headphone jack
- one pair of speaker binding post terminals
- remote control
- 17-1/8"W x 3-1/4"H x 11-5/16"D
- weight: 12.1 lbs.
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # C316BEE-PH V2
What's in the box:
- Integrated amplifier
- Remote control (AMP 4)
- CR2025 3V battery
- Owner's manual
- Warranty information
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Features & specs
Performance Specs | ||
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Watts RMS per Channel (8-ohms) | 40 | |
Watts RMS per Channel (6-ohms) | Not given | |
Watts RMS per Channel (4-ohms) | 40 | |
Frequency Bandwidth | 20-20k | |
THD | 0.03% | |
Minimum Impedance | 4 ohms | |
Amplifier Class | AB | |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 95 | |
DAC Bit Depth | N/A | |
DAC Sample Rate | N/A | |
Features | ||
Built-in DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) | No | |
Wi-Fi | N/A | |
Built-in Radio Tuner | None | |
Room Correction | No | |
High-res Audio Playback | ||
From Network | No | |
From USB Thumb Drive (USB-A) | No | |
From Computer (USB-B) | No | |
Bluetooth | ||
Version Info | N | |
Receiver Mode | No | |
Transmitter Mode | No | |
AAC Playback | No | |
aptX Playback | No | |
aptX-HD Playback | No | |
LDAC Playback | No | |
Connections | ||
RCA Line-level Inputs | 4 | |
XLR Line-level Inputs | No | |
Phono Input | Yes | |
Optical Digital Inputs | No | |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | No | |
USB Input | No | |
HDMI Inputs | 0 | |
Stereo Preamp Outputs | No | |
Subwoofer Outputs | No | |
Recording Output | No | |
HDMI Output | 0 | |
Home Theater Bypass | No | |
Pre-out/Main-in Loop | No | |
Headphone Output | 1/4" | |
Removable Power Cord | No | |
Streaming Compatibility | ||
Apple AirPlay | No | |
Apple AirPlay 2 | No | |
DTS Play-Fi | No | |
Chromecast built-in | No | |
Roon | No | |
HEOS | No | |
BluOS | No | |
Dimensions and Warranty | ||
Width (inches) | 17-1/8 | |
Height (inches) | 3-1/4 | |
Depth (inches) | 11-5/16 | |
Weight (pounds) | 12.1 | |
Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 2 Years |
Product Research
Features
Amplifier Section: Bjørn Erik Edvardsen, NAD's Director of Advanced Development, developed a simplified version of PowerDrive for the C 316BEE. Proprietary PowerDrive Circuit offers a remarkable combination of high current drive needed for complex loudspeaker loads combined with high levels of undistorted dynamic power.
- Continuous Power: 40 watts x 2 channel into an 8Ω or 4Ω load, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, no more than 0.03% THD, both channels driven simultaneously
- Dynamic Power: 90 watts x 2 channel (8Ω), 120 watts x 2 channel (4Ω)
- Rated THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): 0.03% (driving both channels 20 Hz - 20 kHz simultaneously at 8Ω)
- Signal/Noise: 95 dB (A-weighted, ref 1 watt)
- Damping factor: >200 (ref 8Ω, 1 kHz)
Full Disclosure Power (FDP): NAD uses 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 other manufacturers. NAD uses this stricter performance criterion because it more closely matches the demands of real music and real loudspeakers. Maintaining specified distortion at 4/8Ω and at 20-20kHz is a much more difficult achievement. The benefit of NAD's Full Disclosure Power is the total elimination of audible distortion at any listening level. This provides pinpoint imaging and realism with music and movies alike.
Connections: The NAD C 316BEE is equipped with rear-panel and front-panel gold-plated connections for maximum signal transfer.
- Rear Panel: Rear-panel inputs & outputs include -
- Line Level Inputs: stereo RCA input jacks labeled "CD", "Video", "Aux", and "Tuner"
- Phono Input (MM): stereo Phono input (MM) with ground screw
- Speakers: the left and right speaker binding posts will accept banana plugs (single only), pin connectors, spade lugs, and bare wire (up to 12AWG)
- Front Panel: Front-panel inputs & outputs include -
- Headphone: Standard 1/4" headphone jack (68Ω)
- MP: 3.5mm minijack Aux input
Controls: The NAD C 316BEE comes with an IR remote control, features front-panel controls, and is equipped with a rear-panel power switch.
- Remote Control: The wireless remote will control the C 316BEE and NAD CD players.
- Front Panel: Front-panel controls consist of Power (standby/on), 6 Input Buttons (Tape/Tuner/Aux/Video/CD/Disc), Volume (up/down), Balance (left/right), Bass (+/-8 dB @ 100 Hz) & Treble (+/-5 dB @ 10 kHz), and Tone Defeat (Bass/Treble Bypass).
- Rear Panel: Rear-panel controls include a Master power switch.
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Current is what counts. Look at the spec sheet. 40 watts into 4 and 8 ohms. 90 watts instantaneous 8 ohms. 120 watts 4 ohms. 170 watts 2 ohms. This amp will drive almost any speaker in a normal sized living room. I'm using Wharfedale diamonds and it's a great match. Thank you.
Joseph from Apple valley ca