NAD C 356BEE User Manual

C 356BEE Integrated Amplier

Our new C 356BEE symbolises NAD’s desire for continual improvement—even on an award-winning design. We

have rened our amplier performance and added more value to our C 356BEE design by applying knowledge gained

from our top-of-the-line Masters Series M3 Amplier. Able to drive the most complex loudspeakers to their full musical

potential, the C 356BEE can challenge ampliers costing two to three times more. With features like Preamp Out and

Modular Design Construction, this amp can be customised to suit your specic requirements.

Features

> 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

amplier twice as powerful without the energy drainage.

Our exclusive Soft Clipping feature protects speakers

(and ears) from damaging clipping distortion.

> MDC Modular Design Construction

MDC innovations are being expanded in our Classic

Series models with the C 356BEE. Upgrade and eco-

friendly, MDC boosts the value of the C 356BEE by

enhancing the capabilities of this amp. MDC allows you

to add our optional PP 375 phono stage or future MDC

Modules, as they are introduced.

>Real World Power

With 80W of continuous power (both channels) our

C 356BEE 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 offers <0.5W standby consumption and

includes a convenient fully off ‘vacation’ switch. We

make every effort to reduce our environmental impact by

manufacturing the C 356BEE without heavy metals and

other hazardous substances, and by using recycled and

recyclable materials where possible.

Total Width 435mm

Specications

LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT
Continuous output power into 8 Ω and 4 Ω (Stereo)
THD* 20Hz - 20kHz, CCIF IMD, SMPTE IMD, DIM 100
Clipping Power
IHF Dynamic Headroom 8 Ohms
4 Ohms
IHF Dynamic Power 8 Ohms
4 Ohms
2 Ohms
Signal/Noise Ratio

Frequency Response

Channel Separation 1kHz
10kHz

POWER CONSUMPTION
Standby Power
Idle Power
Rated Power

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) Gross**

Net Weight
Shipping Weight

Total Depth 337mm

Total Height

130.86mm

C 356BEE

>80W (at rated THD, 20Hz-20kHz, both channels driven)
<0.009% (250mW to 80W, 8 Ω and 4 Ω)
>90W (at 1kHz 0.1% THD)
+2.6dB
+4.4dB
145W
220W
290W
>92dB (IHF; A-weighted, 500mV input, ref. 1W out in 8 Ω)
>110dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 80W in 8 Ω, max. volume)
±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz, Tone Defeat ON)
10Hz - 65kHz (-3dB)
>80dB
>68dB

<0.5W
<40W
350W (230V AC 50Hz; 120V AC 60Hz)

435 x 130.86 x 337mm
17 1/8 x 5 3/16 x 13 5/16 inches***

8.7kg (19.2lbs***)

10.6kg (23.4lbs***)

* THD is the sum of all the harmonic components within the 80kHz measurement bandwidth and does not include noise.
** Gross dimensions include feet, buttons and rear panel terminals.
*** Non-metric measurements are approximate. NAD Electronics will not assume any liability for errors being made by retailers, custom

installers, cabinet makers, or other end users based on information contained in this document.

Note: Installers should allow a minimum clearance of 55mm for wire/cable management.

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