Name: NAD C 338
Brand: NAD
SKU: B01LXU6G2M
Price: 999.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.8 (31 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The NAD C 338 is a 50‑watt‑per‑channel integrated amplifier with a built‑in 24‑bit/192kHz DAC, Chromecast Built‑In, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, and a moving‑magnet phono preamp, aimed at compact, streaming‑focused hi‑fi setups.

✓ Best for: First‑time hi‑fi buyers, smaller rooms or apartments, streaming‑first listeners using Spotify or Google services, vinyl enthusiasts with MM turntables, users who value wireless convenience, multi‑source households, and headphone listeners seeking a dedicated high‑output headphone amp.✗ Not ideal for: Audiophiles demanding high power for large rooms, purists preferring Class AB topology, users who need a USB input for computer or streamer connections, and those requiring adjustable subwoofer crossover settings.

Pros

✓Integrated Chromecast Built‑In enables Wi‑Fi streaming and multi‑room control without extra devices
✓Built‑in 24‑bit/192kHz Cirrus Logic DAC provides high‑resolution digital playback
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Specifications

Accessories

Included AccessoriesRemote control, IEC power cord, three antennas, quick-start sheets

ManualOnline only

Audio

DAC TypeCirrus Logic CS4382

DAC Resolution24-bit/192 kHz

Phono InputMoving Magnet (MM)

Frequency Response±0.3 dB (20 Hz–20 kHz)

Channel Separation>56 dB at 1 kHz

Connectivity

Wi-Fi802.11n

Bluetooth VersionADP4

Chromecast Built-InYes

Spotify ConnectYes

UPnPYes

Design

Height70 mm mm

Width435 mm mm

Depth285 mm mm

Weight4850 g g

General

BrandNAD

ModelC338

Performance

Peak Output Current>18 A A

Total Harmonic Distortion<0.03 % %

Signal-to-Noise Ratio>98 dB

Input SensitivityLine In 380 mV, Digital In 18% full scale

Damping Factor>300

Ports

Digital Input Formats2 coaxial, 2 optical (TOSLINK) up to 24-bit/192 kHz

Digital Inputs4 (2 coaxial, 2 optical)

Analog Inputs2 line-level RCA

Headphone Output1/4" jack with dedicated amplifier

Headphone Jack Type1/4"

Power

Continuous Output Power50 W per channel into 8 Ω or 4 Ω W

Standby Power<0.5 W W

Subwoofer Output

Crossover FrequencyFixed 100 Hz (non‑adjustable)

Streaming

Chromecast Built‑In Sample Rate SupportUp to 192 kHz

Dimensions & Weight

Height2.7559 inches

Width17.12595 inches

Depth11.22045 inches

Weight10.692419707 pounds

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