Source: Press Release, Last Accessed: 2017/03/23

NAD Electronics announced the shipping of the new C 338 HybridDigital integrated amplifier. The first Hi-Fi amplifier to feature Chromecast built-in for music streaming, the C 338 is a highly versatile Class D amplifier designed in NAD’s Classic Series tradition to deliver class-leading performance, connectivity and flexibility at a remarkably affordable price.
With Chromecast built-in, the C 338 allows users to seamlessly stream and listen to music, podcasts, and playlists from many popular apps. Working with hundreds of Chromecast-enabled music and audio apps, users can simply tap the cast button on an iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows laptop, or Chromebook, to stream music directly to the C 338. The C 338 can also be voice-activated, powered by the Google Assistant, to play music via Chromecast with a Google Home speaker or the Google Pixel phone.
With Bluetooth also natively integrated, the C 338 can wirelessly connect to any smartphone, tablet, or Bluetooth-enabled device within range so users can seamlessly stream their favorite music apps or libraries in high-fidelity. It also serves as an UPnP client for network streaming from a local NAS library. The C 338 works with the NAD Remote App, transforming a smartphone or tablet into a powerful control interface that allows users to easily control power, volume, and select sources.
According to the press release, the C 338 “uses an innovative Class D amplifier, bringing greater clarity and depth to every music source”. Using HybridDigital technology, the C 338 amplifier delivers 50 Watts per channel (into 8 and 4 Ohms) and 150 Watts of dynamic power at 4 Ohms.
The C 338’s active power supply, controlled by NAD’s latest Asymmetrical PowerDrive, is capable of 160 Watts continuously and over 300 Watts instantaneously to deliver flawless performance for the most demanding tracks. The preamp stage features a solid-state volume control, with a dynamic range of 120dB in precise 0.5dB steps, while the C 338’s on-board DAC uses eight high-end DAC channels configured in a dual-differential array to also boast 120dB dynamic range. Additionally, the famous NAD MM Phono stage offers wide dynamic range, with high overload margin and low noise, super accurate RIAA equalization, and a capacitor less infrasonic filter to extract every ounce of energy from LPs, NAD states. Connectivity features also include digital -optical and coaxial- and analog line inputs, a dedicated headphone amplifier and a subwoofer output.

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