NAD C338 vs Music Hall A15.3

C338 vs A15.3 comparison chart

Overall
NAD C338
7
Music Hall A15.3
4.5
8
7
3
3

NAD C338 vs Music Hall A15.3 review

NAD C338
vs
Music Hall A15.3

Comparing NAD C338 vs Music Hall A15.3? Our experts can help you find the best integrated amp. Based on our rating, C338 has a total rating of 7 out of 10 vs 4.5 out of 10 for A15.3.

Advantages NAD C338 over Music Hall A15.3

  • Better signal-to-noise ratio: 98dB vs 90dB
  • Bluetooth enabled
  • Built-in optical digital in/out: 2/0
  • Built-in coaxial digital in/out: 2/0
  • Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
  • Integrated amplifier with built-in display

Advantages Music Hall A15.3 over NAD C338

  • Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8,4,2Ohm
  • Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.02% vs 0.03%

Common strengths

  • Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5
Music Hall A15.3

Feb 28, 2020

The A15.3 is the perfect choice for those who want to assemble their first high-quality audio system. See all the Music Hall A15.3 specs for a full picture in our Music Hall A15.3 review. Article na...

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Product

NAD C338
Music Hall A15.3

Model

C338
A15.3

Brand

NAD
Music Hall

Reviews

12
19

Amplifier

Channels

2
2

Power output (RMS), W/Ohm

80/8, 150/4, 210/2
50/8, 75/4

Power output per channel, W/Ohm

50/8
25/8, 40/4

Output Impedance, Ohm

8,4,2
8, 4

Frequency response

20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-20KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.03
0.02

Signal-to-noise ratio, dB

98
90

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

2/0
0/0

Coaxial digital input/output

2/0
0/0

Phono (MM) input

1
1

Subwoofer output

1
0

Headphone outputs

1
1

USB

0
0

Preamplifier outputs (pair)

0
1

Main inputs (pair)

0
0

Line level inputs (pair)

2
6

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

Power consumption standby, W

0.5

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 7 x 28.5/17 x 2.7 x 11
14.3 x 3.1 x 17/5.2 x 2.1 x 8.6

Weight, kg/lbs

4.8/10.7
8.6/19

Other

Release year

2020
2013
NAD C338
Music Hall A15.3
NAD C338
Music Hall A15.3

Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
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  • 7
  • 4.5
  • 7NAD C338
  • 4.5Music Hall A15.3