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...
Read MoreNAD C 316BEE vs Cambridge Audio Azur 851A review
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How do you choose between NAD C 316BEE vs Cambridge Audio Azur 851A? With our head-to-head comparison, that's how. Based on our rating, C 316BEE has a total rating of 5.2 out of 10 vs 8 out of 10 for Azur 851A.
Advantages NAD C 316BEE over Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
- Balance control
- Built-in Phono (MM) stage
Advantages Cambridge Audio Azur 851A over NAD C 316BEE
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8Ohm
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 98dB vs 95dB
- Has speaker A and speaker B switch
- Can be pure amplifier without any sound processing with Pure direct mode
- Built-in coaxial digital in/out: 1/1
- Integrated amplifier with built-in display
Common strengths
- Equal Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.02%
- Bass control available
- Treble control available
NAD C 316BEE vs Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
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Product
NAD C 316BEE
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
Model
C 316BEE
Azur 851A
Brand
NAD
Cambridge Audio
Reviews
67
16
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
80/8
120/8, 200/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
40/8
60/8, 105/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8
8, 4
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.02
0.02
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
95
98
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Wolfson WM8740 192 KHz/24-bit
Speaker A/B switching
Pure direct mode
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
Control
Bass
Treble
Balance
Remote control
Extensive connection
Optical digital input/output
0/0
0/0
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
1/1
Phono (MM) input
1
0
Subwoofer output
0
0
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
0
0
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
0
1
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
5
8
XLR inputs (pair)
0
2
Record outputs (pair)
0
1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/0
RS-232
0
1
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
800
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 11.5 x 38.5/16.9 x 4.5 x 15.1
Weight, kg/lbs
5.5/12.1
15/33
Other
Release year
2018
2012
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.2NAD C 316BEE
- 8Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
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