Yamaha R-N602 vs NAD C 316BEE

R-N602 vs C 316BEE comparison chart

Overall
Yamaha R-N602
9.5
NAD C 316BEE
5.2
9
7
10
10

Yamaha R-N602 vs NAD C 316BEE review

Yamaha R-N602
vs
NAD C 316BEE

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
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Rating 5 5
Yamaha R-N602

Feb 28, 2020

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NAD C 316BEE

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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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

User manual

Manual

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
Yamaha R-N602
NAD C 316BEE
Yamaha R-N602
NAD C 316BEE

Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 9.5
  • 5.2
  • 9.5Yamaha R-N602
  • 5.2NAD C 316BEE