The NAD C 316BEE v2 is a high-current stereo amplifier that has received multiple accolades and awards for its performance and affordability. With six inputs, a headphone jack, and tone controls, it offers crystal clear audio and is one of the most powerful and economical stereo amplifiers on the market.
NAD has a distinct reputation for creating some of the best performing budget amplifiers of all time. The lineage is impressive, all the way from the 3020 of 1978 to the current C 328, with many “Best Amp” awards and five-star reviews along the way. The C 316BEE lived up to expectations, garnering multiple accolades including an EISA award for ‘Best Product 2008-2009’ and top recommendations from the world’s leading audio publications.
The NAD 316BEE V2 is a high-current stereo amplifier, designed to simplify the technology behind the product. The engineers who developed the amplifier set out to create an amp with as few parts as possible, without sacrificing sound quality. As a result, they were able to craft one of the most powerful stereo amplifiers on the market that is more affordable than the competition. Yet despite its economical design, it features everything you need to produce crystal clear audio, including six inputs, a headphone jack, one set of speakers and remote control. Plus, the device also comes fully equipped with bass and treble controls, tone defeat, and an MM phono input for listening to vinyl.
Line In / Headphone Out
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)<0.03 % in 300 ohms at 2 V out Signal-to-Noise Ratio>100 dB (A-weighted, 32 ohms, ref. 2V out, unity gain)Frequency response±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)Output impedance 8 ohms
Line In / Speaker Out
Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms
40W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven)THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
<0.03 % (250 mW to 40 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio>95 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
>97 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, unity gain in 32 ohms)Clipping power (at 1 kHz 0.1 % THD)>45 W in 8 ohms
>60 W in 4 ohms IHF dynamic power8 ohms: 90 W
4 ohms: 120 W
2 ohms: 170 W Damping factor>200 (ref. 8 ohms, 1 kHz)Frequency response±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz, Tone Defeat ON)
Treble: ± 5dB at 10 kHz
Bass: ± 8 dB at 100 Hz Channel separation>70 dB (1 kHz)Maximum input level4.3V (1 kHz THD 0.1%)Input sensitivity (for 40 W in 8 ohms)200 mVStandby power<0.5 W
Phono In / Speaker Out
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)<0.03 % (1 W to 40 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio>75 dB with IHF MM cartridge (A-weighted, ref. 5mV input 1 kHz and 1W output in 8 ohms)
Frequency response (RIAA deviation)+0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz, Tone Defeat ON)
Maximum input level 71 mV (1 kHz THD 0.1%)
Input sensitivity (for 40 W in 8 ohms 2.95 mV
Dimension and Weight
Gross dimensions (W x H x D)
17 1/8 x 3 9/16 x 11 1/4 inches, 435 x 90 x 285 mm
Net weight: 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)
Shipping weight:: 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs)
Finish: Black
