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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Here we show you integrated amps comparison of NAD C 316BEE vs NAD C338 based on specifications, reviews and ratings. Based on our rating, C 316BEE has a total rating of 5.2 out of 10 vs 7 out of 10 for C338.
Advantages NAD C 316BEE over NAD C338
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.02% vs 0.03%
- Bass control
- Treble control
- Balance control
Advantages NAD C338 over NAD C 316BEE
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 98dB vs 95dB
- 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
Common strengths
- Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
NAD C 316BEE vs NAD C338
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Product
NAD C 316BEE
NAD C338
Model
C 316BEE
C338
Brand
NAD
NAD
Reviews
67
12
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
80/8
80/8, 150/4, 210/2
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
40/8
50/8
Output Impedance, Ohm
8
8,4,2
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.02
0.03
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
95
98
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
2/0
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
2/0
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
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
43.5 x 7 x 28.5/17 x 2.7 x 11
Weight, kg/lbs
5.5/12.1
4.8/10.7
Other
Release year
2018
2020
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.2NAD C 316BEE
- 7NAD C338
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