THE HI–FI HEADLINES

The NAD 3020 – released in 1978 – was the largest selling amplifier in history. The reason was simple – it was an exceptional performer at a budget price. We are predicting that their recently released C338 amplifier will prove to be a similar hit.

Rated at 50 watts RMS/channel and selling for $999, this is first and foremost a very good sounding amplifier. However its feature set is just as impressive. The C338 includes a phono stage, both analogue and digital inputs, and a subwoofer output. There is a high quality headphone amplifier, plus it has Bluetooth and is Wi-Fi enabled, providing access to Spotify Connect, internet radio etc. It is also the first amplifier to have Chromecast on-board. It has a dedicated TV input, and a learning remote control. There is also an intuitive app available for control via your smart devices.

For anyone considering putting together a moderately priced Hi-Fi system that sounds exceptionally good and has all the modern requirements, this supremely capable amplifier will be hard to go past and may well go on to become a modern classic.