NAD C 316 BEE MKII Stereo Integrated Amplifier

NOW INCLUDES PHONO INPUT

Our scene-stealing C 315BEE, an award-winning design that exceeded all expectations, has given rise to the C 316BEE Integrated Amplifier. The C 316BEE promises improved power efficiency, a healthy dose of ‘green’ attributes, and serious musical performance.
The C 316BEE also offers entry-level affordability, and for many there will never be a need for another amplifier. With class-leading specifications for noise, distortion, power, stereo separation and volume control tracking, the C 316BEE sets new benchmarks for performance, both measured and audible.
The sonic result is a relaxed and inviting sound that digs out the subtle details in your favourite recordings and presents them across a panoramic stereo soundstage.

Innovative Twist on Proven Technology

Proprietary PowerDrive™ Circuit offers a remarkable combination of high current drive needed for complex loudspeaker loads combined with high levels of undistorted dynamic power. Bjørn Erik Edvardsen, our Director of Advanced Development, developed a simplified version of PowerDrive for the C 316BEE.

Budget-friendly   

True to our enviable reputation for creating some of the best performing budget amplifiers of all time, the C 316BEE delivers huge performance without the huge price tag.

Enviro Chic

Thanks to its innovative technology, standby power consumption is less than 1 watt. The C 316BEE uses lead-free silver solder and is constructed free of hazardous materials.
    
Dynamic Power Reserves

Continuous power is a conservative 40 watts and dynamic power, which is more important for music listening, is remarkably more than 100 watts! Far more usable power on tap than other amps at this price point.

Keeping it Simple

The C 316BEE has everything necessary for musical enjoyment, yet it is refreshingly limited to the essentials: six inputs, one set of speakers, a headphone jack and full function remote control.

Impressive Capacity

While the C 316BEE embodies simplicity, it is far from a ‘stripped down’ product. It is fully equipped to be the control centre for a high performance music system.

FEATURES:
    Design: Stereo Integrated Amplifier.
    Power Output: 40 x 2 Watts Continuous Power into 4 Ohms and 8 Ohms.
    Dynamic Power: 120 Watts IHF Dynamic Power at 4 Ohms.
    PowerDrive™ circuit.
    Power Transformer: Holmgren Toroidal Power Transformer.
    Circuits: All discrete circuitry Short signal path from input to output.
    Speaker Terminals: Heavy Duty Speaker Wire Binding Posts - Accepts 'banana' plugs.
    Tone Controls: Bass & Treble Controls.
    Tone Defeat Switch: Yes.
    Soft Clipping Switch: Yes.
    Line-Level Inputs: 6
    Front-Panel Input: 1 x 3.5mm Front Input for MP-3 or iPod.
    Headphone Socket: Yes
    Remote Control: System remote control.
    Dimensions (WxHxD): 435 x 80 x 297mm.
    Nett Weight: 5.52kg.
    Warranty: 2-Years.

SPECIFICATIONS:

LINE LEVEL INPUT
Input impedance (R+C) 50kΩ + 100pF
Input sensitivity, rated power 200mV
Maximum input signal 7V
NOW INCLUDES PHONO INPUT!
LINE LEVEL OUTPUT
Tape Out impedance    Source Z + 600Ω
Treble    ±5dB at 10kHz
Bass    ±8dB at 100Hz
Continuous output power1 into 8Ω 40W (16dBW)
Rated Distortion (20Hz – 20kHz) 0.01%
Clipping power (maximum continuous power 4/8Ω)    45W
IHF Dynamic headroom -8Ω / -4Ω +3.5dB / +4.8dB
IHF Dynamic power -8Ω / -4Ω 90W (19.5dBW) / >200 (ref. 8Ω, 1kHz)
Voltage gain    39dB
Signal / Noise ratio, A-weighted2    <0.01%
SMPTE IM4    <0.02%
IHF IM5     <0.01%
Headphone output impedance     68Ω
PHYSICAL SPECS Gross Dimensions (W x H x D)    435 x 79.8 x 286.2 mm
Net Weight    5.52 kg
Shipping Weight    6.65 kg

ACCESSORIES
-Owners Manual
-Amplifier Remote
-3V CR2025 batteries for Remote

TECHNOLOGY
-Power Drive
-High Res Audio