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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What are the main differences between the NAD C 316BEE vs NAD D 3020 V2 and which integrated amp is better for you considering specs and features? Based on our rating, C 316BEE has a total rating of 5.2 out of 10 vs 6 out of 10 for D 3020 V2.
Advantages NAD C 316BEE over NAD D 3020 V2
- Bass control
- Treble control
- Balance control
Advantages NAD D 3020 V2 over NAD C 316BEE
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.02%
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 106dB vs 95dB
- Bluetooth enabled
- Built-in optical digital in/out: 1/0
- Built-in coaxial digital in/out: 1/0
- Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
- USB port
Common strengths
- Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
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Product
NAD C 316BEE
NAD D 3020 V2
Model
C 316BEE
D 3020 V2
Brand
NAD
NAD
Reviews
67
113
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
80/8
60/8, 100/4, 150/2
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
40/8
30/8, 55/4, 80/2
Output Impedance, Ohm
8
8, 4, 2
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.02
0.01
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
95
106
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
1/0
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
1/0
Phono (MM) input
1
1
Subwoofer output
0
1
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
0
1
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
0
1
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
5
1
XLR inputs (pair)
0
0
Record outputs (pair)
0
0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
1
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
320
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
5.8 x 18.6 x 21.9/2.2 x 7.3 x 8.6
Weight, kg/lbs
5.5/12.1
1.5/3.3
Other
Release year
2018
2018
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.2NAD C 316BEE
- 6NAD D 3020 V2
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