About the NAD C316BEE V2
The foundation of a simple, yet great-sounding stereo system
You don't need huge power or a lot of buttons to push. You don't need to spend a lot of money, either. If all you want is great sound for a small space, NAD has the solution. The C 316BEE is the perfect little integrated amp to anchor that high-quality audio system in your den, bedroom, or office. It delivers accurate, musical sound in a compact, easy-to-enjoy package.
Nofrills, just thrills
NAD designed this amp using the same principle behind their higher-end components — a no-frills approach that puts the focus squarely on performance, instead of bells and whistles. It boasts a high-current toroidal transformer — usually found only on expensive audiophile gear — and other carefully selected parts to provide punchy, lifelike sound. It makes the amp sound much more potent than its 40-watts-per-channel rating would lead you to expect.
This integrated amp offers enough inputs to connect five audio components, including a turntable, plus a handy front-panel minijack for hooking up a portable music player. And the included remote gives you easy control of the amplifier and the other NAD audio components in your system.
Add a CD player like NAD's C 538 and good set of bookshelf speakers like the PSB Alpha B1s. Turn off your TV and phone. Now relax and rediscover the simple pleasure of listening to great music.
Praise for the NAD C 316BEE from The Absolute Sound
"The entry-level C 316 is still the go-to amp for audiophile newbies who crave sonic neutrality, good power output, nice tactile feel, and NAD's characteristic quality-control."
— The Absolute Sound 2013 Editors' Choice Awards: Integrated Amplifiers under $1000
Product highlights:
-
40 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.03% THD
-
4-ohm stable for use with a wide range of speakers
-
signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB
-
PowerDrive-S™ technology for more dynamic power output
-
large toroidal power transformer for a strong, low-noise power supply
-
rotary bass and treble controls with defeat switch for tone control bypass
-
5 RCA audio inputs including 1 MM phono input
-
front-panel minijack input for connecting a portable music player
-
full-size headphone jack
-
one pair of speaker binding post terminals
-
remote control
-
17-1/8"W x 3-3/16"H x 11-3/8"D
-
weight: 12.1 lbs.