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How do you choose between NAD C 316BEE vs PS Audio Sprout100? 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 5.8 out of 10 for Sprout100.
Advantages NAD C 316BEE over PS Audio Sprout100
- Bass control
- Treble control
- Balance control
Advantages PS Audio Sprout100 over NAD C 316BEE
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.02%
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB vs 95dB
- Built-in optical digital in/out: 1/0
- Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
Common strengths
- Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
NAD C 316BEE vs PS Audio Sprout100
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Product
NAD C 316BEE
PS Audio Sprout100
Model
C 316BEE
Sprout100
Brand
NAD
PS Audio
Reviews
67
127
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
80/8
100/8, 200/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
40/8
50/8, 100/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8
8,4
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.02
0.01
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
95
100
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
ESS9016 384 KHz/24-bit
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
1/0
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
1
1
Subwoofer output
0
1
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
0
0
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
0/0
RS-232
0
0
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
280
Power consumption standby, W
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 8 x 28.7/17.1 x 3.1 x 11.4
15.7 x 4.8 x 20.8/6.2 x 1.9 x 8.2
Weight, kg/lbs
5.5/12.1
1.3/2.9
Other
Release year
2018
2018
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.2NAD C 316BEE
- 5.8PS Audio Sprout100
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