NAD C 298 power stereo amplifier
The C 298 may be a basic power amplifier, but we've carefully considered all the use cases that commonly arise to create a rich feature set. Optional balanced inputs make the C 298 a natural for studio use or connection to high-end preamps and processors. These inputs include a trim control useful for matching other components. Line output allows additional power to be added on the same channel for additional speakers or subwoofers. Auto-sensing with selectable threshold is perfect for automating complex systems or hiding an amplifier in a case. We even include a ground connection, which can be very useful for eliminating ground loops and noise in complex multi-unit systems. Added to all this connectivity is a bypass switch that turns the C 298 into an incredibly powerful monoblock amplifier. Start with one and add another C 298 later as you upgrade your speakers.
Technical characteristics
- Rated output power into 8 Ohms and 4 ohms: 185 W at 8 ohms, 340 W at 4 ohms
- Rated output power into 8 Ohms
(Bridge mode): 620 W at 8 ohms - THD (20 Hz - 20 kHz): <0.005% (1 W to 185 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >98 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms), >120 dB (A-weighted, ref. 185 W out in 8 ohms)
- Clipping power (Stereo mode, at 1 kHz 0.1% THD): >200W
- Clipping power (Bridge mode, at 1 kHz 0.1% THD):>690W
- IHF dynamic power (Stereo mode, at 1 kHz 1% THD): 8 ohms: 260 W, 4 ohms: 490 W, 2 ohms: 570 W
- IHF dynamic power (Bridge mode, at 1 kHz 1% THD): 8 ohms: 1000 W, 4 ohms: 1100 W
- Peak output current: >25 A (and 1 ohm, 1 ms)
- Damping factor: >800 (ref. 8 ohms 20 Hz – 6.5 kHz)
- Frequency response: ±0.2 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz), -3 dB at 60 kHz
- Standby power: <0.5 W