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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Here we show you integrated amps comparison of Marantz HD-AMP1 vs NAD C338 based on specifications, reviews and ratings. Based on our rating, HD-AMP1 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 vs 7 out of 10 for C338.
Advantages Marantz HD-AMP1 over NAD C338
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8,4,2Ohm
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 105dB vs 98dB
- USB port
Advantages NAD C338 over Marantz HD-AMP1
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.03% vs 0.05%
- Bluetooth enabled
- Built-in Phono (MM) stage
Common strengths
- Optical digital inputs
- Coaxial digital inputs
- Have a pre-out for sub
- Built-in displays
Marantz HD-AMP1 vs NAD C338
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Common
Product
Marantz HD-AMP1
NAD C338
Model
HD-AMP1
C338
Brand
Marantz
NAD
Reviews
34
12
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
40/8, 70/4
80/8, 150/4, 210/2
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
20/8, 35/4
50/8
Output Impedance, Ohm
8, 4
8,4,2
Frequency response
20Hz-50KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.05
0.03
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
105
98
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
2/0
2/0
Coaxial digital input/output
1/0
2/0
Phono (MM) input
0
1
Subwoofer output
1
1
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
1
0
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
0
0
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
2
2
XLR inputs (pair)
0
0
Record outputs (pair)
0
0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
0/0
RS-232
0
0
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
55
Power consumption standby, W
0.3
0.5
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
30.4 x 10.6 x 35.3/12 x 4.2 x 13.9
43.5 x 7 x 28.5/17 x 2.7 x 11
Weight, kg/lbs
5.4/10
4.8/10.7
Other
Release year
2016
2020
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6Marantz HD-AMP1
- 7NAD C338
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