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What are the main differences between the Yamaha R-N602 vs NAD C 316BEE and which integrated amp is better for you considering specs and features? Based on our rating, R-N602 has a total rating of 9.5 out of 10 vs 5.2 out of 10 for C 316BEE.
Advantages Yamaha R-N602 over NAD C 316BEE
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB vs 95dB
- Has speaker A and speaker B switch
- Can be pure amplifier without any sound processing with Pure direct mode
- 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
- USB port
- Integrated amplifier with built-in display
Advantages NAD C 316BEE over Yamaha R-N602
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.02% vs 0.04%
Common strengths
- Bass control available
- Treble control available
- Balance control available
- Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
Yamaha R-N602 vs NAD C 316BEE
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Common
Product
Yamaha R-N602
NAD C 316BEE
Model
R-N602
C 316BEE
Brand
Yamaha
NAD
Reviews
49
67
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
160/8, 210/4
80/8
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
80/8, 105/4
40/8
Output Impedance, Ohm
8,4
8
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.04
0.02
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
100
95
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
BurrBrown 192 KHz/24-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
0/0
Coaxial digital input/output
2/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
1
1
Subwoofer output
1
0
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
1
0
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
0
0
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
5
5
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
190
Power consumption standby, W
0.1
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.4 x 14.9 x 39.1/17.1 x 5.9 x 15.4
43.5 x 8 x 28.7/17.1 x 3.1 x 11.4
Weight, kg/lbs
9.7/21.6
5.5/12.1
Other
Release year
2015
2018
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 9.5Yamaha R-N602
- 5.2NAD C 316BEE
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