Eigentakt

The latest of NAD’s amplifiers to employ Purifi’s Eigentakt amplification (see the M33 award, page 38) is the new C 298 power amplifier, NAD noting that it manufactures its own Eigentakt modules under license from Purifi, allowing NAD to optimise performance for each specific model. The stereo power amplifier delivers a a claimed 185W per channel (both channels driven, into 8 ohms), rising to 340W when driving 4-ohm loads. However, it can also be configured as a monobloc, in which mode NAD claims a continuous power output of 620W. Signal-to-noise ratio is specced at 120dB (A-weighted) and distortion less than 0.005% It has both balanced and unbalanced inputs with level trimming, a line output to enable easy connection of an active subwoofer, and auto-on sensing to enable it to be used in custom installations. Available now, the NAD C 298 has an RRP of $3299.

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