Feb 28, 2020
The new C 316BEE successfully replaces its predecessor and is perhaps the most affordable high-level integrated amplifier. See this NAD C 316BEE review for all the NAD C 316BEE specs. Article navig...
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We've put together a comparison of these two impressive integrated amplifiers NAD C 316BEE vs Cambridge Audio AXA35. Based on our rating, C 316BEE has a total rating of 5.2 out of 10 vs 6 out of 10 for AXA35.
Advantages NAD C 316BEE over Cambridge Audio AXA35
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 95dB vs 82dB
- Bass control
- Treble control
- Balance control
Advantages Cambridge Audio AXA35 over NAD C 316BEE
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.02%
- USB port
- Integrated amplifier with built-in display
Common strengths
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8Ohm
- Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
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Product
NAD C 316BEE
Cambridge Audio AXA35
Model
C 316BEE
AXA35
Brand
NAD
Cambridge Audio
Reviews
67
0
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
80/8
70/8
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
40/8
35/8
Output Impedance, Ohm
8
8
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
5Hz-50KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.02
0.01
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
95
82
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Speaker A/B switching
Pure direct mode
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
optional
Ethernet (RJ45)
Control
Bass
Treble
Balance
Remote control
Extensive connection
Optical digital input/output
0/0
0/0
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
1
1
Subwoofer output
0
0
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
0
1
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
0
1
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
5
5
XLR inputs (pair)
0
0
Record outputs (pair)
0
1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
0/0
RS-232
0
0
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
260
Power consumption standby, W
0.5
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 8 x 28.7/17.1 x 3.1 x 11.4
43 x 8.3 x 33.5/16.9 x 3.3 x 13.2
Weight, kg/lbs
5.5/12.1
5.6/12.3
Other
Release year
2018
2019
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.2NAD C 316BEE
- 6Cambridge Audio AXA35
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