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 Marantz HD-AMP1 side-by-side comparison: 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 HD-AMP1.
Advantages NAD C 316BEE over Marantz HD-AMP1
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.02% vs 0.05%
- Bass control
- Treble control
- Balance control
- Built-in Phono (MM) stage
Advantages Marantz HD-AMP1 over NAD C 316BEE
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8Ohm
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 105dB vs 95dB
- Built-in optical digital in/out: 2/0
- Built-in coaxial digital in/out: 1/0
- Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
- USB port
- Integrated amplifier with built-in display
NAD C 316BEE vs Marantz HD-AMP1
NAD and Marantz
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Feb 28, 2020
The new amplifier of the Japanese company Marantz was the HD-AMP1 model with a high-level layout and a catchy retro design. More of these Marantz HD-AMP1 specs you’ll find in this Marantz HD-AM...
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Product
NAD C 316BEE
Marantz HD-AMP1
Model
C 316BEE
HD-AMP1
Brand
NAD
Marantz
Reviews
67
34
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
80/8
40/8, 70/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
40/8
20/8, 35/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8
8, 4
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-50KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.02
0.05
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
95
105
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
ES9010K2M 384 KHz/32-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
2/0
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
1/0
Phono (MM) input
1
0
Subwoofer output
0
1
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
0
1
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
0
0
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
5
2
XLR inputs (pair)
0
0
Record outputs (pair)
0
0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/1
RS-232
0
0
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
55
Power consumption standby, W
0.3
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 8 x 28.7/17.1 x 3.1 x 11.4
30.4 x 10.6 x 35.3/12 x 4.2 x 13.9
Weight, kg/lbs
5.5/12.1
5.4/10
Other
Release year
2018
2016
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.2NAD C 316BEE
- 6Marantz HD-AMP1
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