NAD Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier - C 399 BluOS

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NAD Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier - C 399 BluOS

NAD Classic Series

C 399 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier

The C 399 brings technology developed for NAD's Masters Series into the Classic Series platform. Its HybridDigital nCore amplification delivers 180 watts per channel with the current capability, low distortion and control needed to drive demanding loudspeakers with ease.

A flexible selection of digital, analogue, HDMI eARC and phono connections makes the C 399 a versatile hub for music and television, while NAD's MDC2 expansion architecture allows the system to evolve with optional BluOS streaming and Dirac Live room correction.

Key Features

180 Watts per channel of HybridDigital nCore amplification
Refined digital architecture for detailed, low-noise playback
Dual MDC2 expansion slots for future upgrades
Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds BluOS high-resolution streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction (Includes Dirac Live® Limited Bandwidth licence and calibration microphone for room correction up to 500Hz - MDC2 BluOS-D card required)
HDMI eARC input for seamless TV audio integration
Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering
Two optical and two coaxial digital inputs
Two sets of analogue inputs with low-noise buffer amplifiers
Dedicated headphone amplifier and Bluetooth with aptX™ HD support
Dual subwoofer outputs and two sets of speaker terminals
NAD C 399 amplifier in a home audio system

High-Current Power and Precision

NAD's HybridDigital nCore amplifier platform gives the C 399 clean, effortless power and excellent control. Rated at 180 watts per channel into 8 ohms, it maintains wide bandwidth, stable performance and very low distortion, helping preserve musical dynamics even with demanding loudspeakers.

NAD C 399 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier front view

Clear, Dynamic Digital Performance

A carefully engineered digital architecture is designed for low noise, precise imaging and wide dynamic range. The result is an open and natural presentation that reveals texture and fine detail from high-resolution files and other digital sources, with support for audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

Rear panel of NAD C 399 with MDC2 expansion slots

Built for the Future with MDC2

Two MDC2 expansion slots give the C 399 a practical upgrade path as listening technologies change. The optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds BluOS high-resolution streaming, multi-room playback and Dirac Live room correction, allowing advanced processing to work with sources connected to the amplifier.

NAD C 399 amplifier with turntable and speakers

Versatile Connections for Every Source

HDMI eARC, optical and coaxial digital inputs, analogue inputs and a dedicated moving-magnet phono stage make it easy to connect televisions, turntables and traditional hi-fi sources. Dual subwoofer outputs, two pairs of speaker terminals, Bluetooth with aptX HD and a dedicated headphone amplifier provide further system flexibility.

Specification Highlights

Continuous Power>180 W/channel into 8 or 4 ohms
Clipping Power210 W at 1 kHz / 0.1% THD
Peak Output Current>26 A
Amplifier THD<0.02%
Digital AudioUp to 24-bit / 192 kHz
HDMIHDMI eARC
Dimensions435 × 120 × 390 mm
Net Weight11.2 kg / 24.7 lb

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