NAD C 356BEE Owner's Manual page 18

C 356BEE DAC Integrated Amplifier
Our C 356BEE DAC with the new MDC DAC built in, symbolises NAD's desire for continual improvement—even on an
award-winning design. We have refined our amplifier performance and added more value to our C 356BEE DAC design by
applying knowledge gained from our top-of-the-line Masters Series M3 Amplifier. Able to drive the most complex loud
speakers to their full musical potential, the C 356BEE DAC can challenge amplifiers costing two to three times more. With
features like Preamp Out, Modular Design Construction, and the MDC DAC's ability to play computer music, this amp will
suit your requirements for years to come.
2 x 80W
Features
> Purely Digital
With our C 356BEE DAC, the world of computer music can
be heard through your hi-fi system without the noise or
distortion that commonly plagues analogue designs. Thanks
to an 'asynchronous USB' technique and its high precision
clock, 24/96 quality computer music flows smoothly without
'jitter' or harsh distortion. You can also plug Apple TV into
the C 356BEE DAC to hear iTunes like never before!
> Modular Design Construction (MDC)
The C 356BEE DAC, equipped with our MDC DAC Digital
Analogue Converter, allows computer music to be streamed
from your computer or networked storage device without
musical compromise. MDC makes future upgrades possible
with interchangeable modules!
> Legendary Technology
Our NAD PowerDrive circuit delivers very high dynamic power
and low impedance drive to accurately control loudspeakers,
resulting in musically detailed, coherent, and relaxed sound.
PowerDrive™ offers the capability of an amplifier twice as
powerful without the energy drainage. Our exclusive Soft
Clipping feature protects speakers (and ears) from damaging
clipping distortion.
> Real World Power
With 80W of continuous power (both channels), our
C 356BEE DAC has the lowest levels of distortion and noise
available in its price class. We use the most demanding
criterion for performance measurement—Full Disclosure
Power—measuring distortion under the most extreme
conditions of low impedance loads and frequency extremes,
rather than the easy 1kHz @ 8 ohms test used by many of
our competitors.
> Greener NAD
The C 356BEE DAC offers <0.5W standby consumption and
includes a convenient 'vacation' switch. We make every effort
to reduce our environmental impact by manufacturing the
C 356BEE DAC without heavy metals and other hazardous
substances, and by using recycled and recyclable materials
where possible.