Pure power

The NAD C298 delivers an impressive 185 watts per channel, and it's 4-ohm stable so it can drive a wide array of demanding speakers. In bridged mode, this powerhouse offers 620 watts into a single channel. You can connect your source via unbalanced RCA or balanced XLR inputs.

Innovative amplifier technology

With NAD, you're getting more than high wattage numbers. This amp offers pristine Class D amplification thanks to HybridDigital Purifi Eigentakt™ technology. It helps the amp maintain even frequency response into lower impedance loads, and minimises the occurrence of digital clipping. Of course, it also offers robust power output and accurate sound with minimal distortion, for a truly "analog-like" listening experience.

 

Product highlights:

• 185 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.005% THD with 2 channels driven
• 340 watts x 2 into 4 ohms
• 620 watts x 1 into 8 ohms (bridged mode)
• 4-ohm stable for use with a wide range of speakers
• Class D amplifier design with HybridDigital Purifi Eigentakt™ technology
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
• Stereo balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs
• Stereo RCA line output for connecting a separate amplifier or powered subwoofer
• Binding post speaker connectors
• Input select switch (fixed/variable)
• Rotary input gain knob on rear panel
• Three-position auto sense level switch
• 12-volt trigger input/output
• Detachable power cord

Operation Modes: The NAD C 298 can be operated in Stereo mode to power a pair of loudspeakers or in Mono mode to power a single loudspeaker.

• Stereo Mode: The NAD C 298 supports 8-ohm and 4-ohm speaker impedance loads in Stereo mode.
  • Continuous Power: @ 20-20kHz with 0.005% THD
    • 8-Ohm: 185 watts x 2 channels
    • 4-Ohms: 340 watts x 2 channels
• Bridged Mode: The C 298 supports 8-ohm speaker impedance loads in Mono mode.
  • Continuous Power: @ 20-20kHz with 0.005% THD
    • 8-Ohm: 620 watts x 1 channel

Balanced & Unbalanced Inputs: The NAD C 298 offers a stereo Balanced (XLR) input and stereo unbalanced (RCA) input to for connection to your preamplifier or processor. These selectable balanced and unbalanced input provide ideal input impedance characteristics with linear ultra-low-noise buffer amplifiers to prevent any sonic degradation caused by inappropriate loading of the source device. These inputs also include a trim control useful for matching to other components. The Balanced XLR inputs allow long cable runs without noise pickup or signal loss; all you get is great sound without the possibility of noise pickup or interference.