NAD C338 vs Cambridge Audio AXA35

C338 vs AXA35 comparison chart

Overall
NAD C338
7
Cambridge Audio AXA35
6
8
7
3
3

NAD C338 vs Cambridge Audio AXA35 review

NAD C338
vs
Cambridge Audio AXA35

We've put together a comparison of these two impressive integrated amplifiers NAD C338 vs Cambridge Audio AXA35. Based on our rating, C338 has a total rating of 7 out of 10 vs 6 out of 10 for AXA35.

Advantages NAD C338 over Cambridge Audio AXA35

  • Better signal-to-noise ratio: 98dB vs 82dB
  • 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

Advantages Cambridge Audio AXA35 over NAD C338

  • Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.03%
  • USB port

Common strengths

  • Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
  • Built-in displays
Votes 4 4
Rating 5 5
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Common

Product

NAD C338
Cambridge Audio AXA35

Model

C338
AXA35

Brand

NAD
Cambridge Audio

Reviews

12
0

Amplifier

Channels

2
2

Power output (RMS), W/Ohm

80/8, 150/4, 210/2
70/8

Power output per channel, W/Ohm

50/8
35/8

Output Impedance, Ohm

8,4,2
8

Frequency response

20Hz-20KHz
5Hz-50KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.03
0.01

Signal-to-noise ratio, dB

98
82

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

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

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
1

Preamplifier outputs (pair)

0
1

Main inputs (pair)

0
0

Line level inputs (pair)

2
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

260

Power consumption standby, W

0.5
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
43 x 8.3 x 33.5/16.9 x 3.3 x 13.2

Weight, kg/lbs

4.8/10.7
5.6/12.3

Other

Release year

2020
2019
NAD C338
Cambridge Audio AXA35
NAD C338
Cambridge Audio AXA35

Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7
  • 6
  • 7NAD C338
  • 6Cambridge Audio AXA35