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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NAD C 316BEE vs Rega Brio: which would you get for the best home entertainment experience? Based on our rating, C 316BEE has a total rating of 5.2 out of 10 vs 4.7 out of 10 for Brio.
Advantages NAD C 316BEE over Rega Brio
- Bass control
- Treble control
- Balance control
Advantages Rega Brio over NAD C 316BEE
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8Ohm
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 97dB vs 95dB
Common strengths
- Equal Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.02%
- Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
NAD C 316BEE vs Rega Brio
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Feb 28, 2020
The amplifier combines all the Rega family signs in sounding - a reliable, but at the same time delicate and rich presentation in a wide range, the right scene, confident dynamics. There are a lot mor...
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Common
Product
NAD C 316BEE
Rega Brio
Model
C 316BEE
Brio
Brand
NAD
Rega
Reviews
67
23
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
80/8
50/8, 73/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
40/8
58/8, 93/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8
8, 4
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
12Hz-43KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.02
0.02
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
95
97
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
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
0/0
Phono (MM) input
1
1
Subwoofer output
0
0
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
0
0
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
0
0
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
195
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
13.6 x 3.1 x 8.5/7 x 1.9 x 4.9
Weight, kg/lbs
5.5/12.1
6.1/11.24
Other
Release year
2018
2009
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.2NAD C 316BEE
- 4.7Rega Brio
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