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How do you choose between NAD C338 vs PS Audio Sprout100? With our head-to-head comparison, that's how. Based on our rating, C338 has a total rating of 7 out of 10 vs 5.8 out of 10 for Sprout100.
Advantages NAD C338 over PS Audio Sprout100
- Built-in coaxial digital in/out: 2/0
- Integrated amplifier with built-in display
Advantages PS Audio Sprout100 over NAD C338
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.03%
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB vs 98dB
Common strengths
- Optical digital inputs
- Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
- Have a pre-out for sub
NAD C338 vs PS Audio Sprout100
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Product
NAD C338
PS Audio Sprout100
Model
C338
Sprout100
Brand
NAD
PS Audio
Reviews
12
127
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
80/8, 150/4, 210/2
100/8, 200/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
50/8
50/8, 100/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8,4,2
8,4
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.03
0.01
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
98
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
2/0
1/0
Coaxial digital input/output
2/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
1
1
Subwoofer output
1
1
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
0
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)
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
0.5
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 7 x 28.5/17 x 2.7 x 11
15.7 x 4.8 x 20.8/6.2 x 1.9 x 8.2
Weight, kg/lbs
4.8/10.7
1.3/2.9
Other
Release year
2020
2018
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7NAD C338
- 5.8PS Audio Sprout100
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