NAD C399 connected to the Nalai Hypex 500 Monoblocks as a preamp.


Hello Guru's,

Need some help with specs to make sure these two are compatible. NAD SPECS:

 

PREAMPLIFIER SECTION LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (Analog bypass on) THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) 106 dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out, unity gain) Channel separation >100 dB (1 kHz) >90 dB (10 kHz) Input impedance (R and C) 56 kohms + 100 pF Maximum input signal >4.6 Vrms (ref. 0.1 % THD) Output impedance Source Z + 320 ohms Input sensitivity 65 mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum) Frequency response ±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Maximum voltage output -IHF load >5 V (ref. 0.1 % THD

 

NILAI SPECS

 

Specifications

 

  • THD+N:  0.00015% (-116 dB) @ 100W / 4Ω / 20 – 20.000 Hz
  • 260W  @ 8Ω, 1 kHz, THD < 1%
  • 525W  @ 4Ω, 1 kHz, THD < 1%
  • 500W @ 2Ω, 1 kHz, THD < 1%
  • Frequency response:  0-70 kHz
  • Output noise:  9.5µV @ 11.8 dB gain
  • Gain adjust in three steps:  11.8 dB, 21.8 dB and 27.8 dB
  • Signal to Noise:  134 dB
  • Input Impedance: 47 kΩ
  • Idle power:  14 W typical 

Thanks,

Anthony

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Specs seem fine.  The key question is if the sound characteristics of the NAD synergize well with the amp for your particular tastes/preferences and within the context of your system.

The key question is if the sound characteristics of the NAD synergize well with the amp for your particular tastes/preferences and within the context of your system.

I don't think anyone but the OP himself can give any meaningful answer to this question!🙄

I don't think anyone but the OP himself can give any meaningful answer to this question!

@imhififan Of course that’s up to the OP.  That should be understood.

I appreciate your feedback, Only time will tell. I originally wanted to get my hands on the NAD M 33, but at  $3000 difference in price, it seems like a hell of a bargain. I will be getting the monos in on Friday.  I wanted the power of the M33, at least I hope so, combined with the BluOS, Dirac and other goodies of the NAD 399.  
 

Thanks gentlemen!