A while back I tossed up between the C389 with BlueOS and M10 but I went with the M10. Similar performance with different packaging, both fabulous. No regrets.
I love my $1k Parasound 2125v2 but I upgraded to the $2400 NAD C298 (same Purifi module as NAD M23) which sounds even better. Music=Apple Music lossless
Yes it does. It has optical and coaxial inputs that you can use from either a CD player or CD transport. It also has 2 analog inputs if you want to use the internal DAC of your CD player.
What else could they be? Distortion is anything that alters the signal in a manner that takes away from fidelity. For example, if your room tends to excite certain frequencies, and they come through louder than all the others, that's a distortion. You're moving away from a flat response. If you are thinking that distortion means something like a blown woofer that sounds bad because its breaking up, you would be correct. But that's just one type of distortion. There are many others.
When you ask "the best all in one?" in the title of this video, but you do not answer it, because there is no comparison with the competition like Cambridge, Naim or Linn, how would you know? Please refrain from such Clickbait.
You’re a very good reviewer and I respect your writing capabilities. But pretty pretty please quick tongue and lip smacking. It’s extremely potent in its ear piercing abilities lol. I had to find another video to watch. I think your mic probably doesn’t help
Great to see TAS reviewing products in this range!
I was baited
I clicked
Now I’m enlightened!
Worth an audition definitely
Great review!
GM ❄️☕️
I go back to the OG 3020 intergraded amp …DAMN I’m old 😆
A while back I tossed up between the C389 with BlueOS and M10 but I went with the M10. Similar performance with different packaging, both fabulous. No regrets.
can't go wrong with the NAD brand 👍🏻
Hey - Aaron - well done! Nice to be on your team!
Thanks, Adrian!
@@aaronjenkins3217 appreciate the kind words by the way I enjoy your reviews.
Thanks for this review. I’ve just “upgraded” from a standalone Node 2i to the NAD C399. Life changing.
Great review… I had a Spectron class D …. 20 years ago and it was great until died..
Thank you. I’m interested to know how does this compare in terms of sound to the similarly species c3050?
Is this The Absolute Sound or Steve Guttenberg's channel??
very well presented . concise and lucid delivery devoid of a bevy of ' Ums' and other annoying stammering . 😂
i reread my post and had to laugh because it sounded like a flowery wine review . 😂
Do you think that this component can drive, Maggie LRS+
Coda Ts v3 800w@4ohm 👍
Get 20.7s, thank me later 😊
Node N130, W4S DAC2V2SE
Can this C389 be powered on/off from a mobile app (iOS or Android) without requiring the included remote control?
Can anyone speak to the quality of the dedicated headphone amplifier in this unit?
I have a nad preamp that is awesome.
I love my $1k Parasound 2125v2 but I upgraded to the $2400 NAD C298 (same Purifi module as NAD M23) which sounds even better.
Music=Apple Music lossless
Do a comparison to an equivalent Peachtree amp.
What are the op-amps NAD uses?
And can they be upgraded?
Why on earth would you not review the C399 instead????
What’s the difference between the two?
How would I connect my Apple tv box to it if I cant use HDMI?
Is it better than Lyngdorf tdai 1120?
I cannot remember any NAD prior to this that was that black colour ...
Hook up for a cd player?
Yes it does. It has optical and coaxial inputs that you can use from either a CD player or CD transport. It also has 2 analog inputs if you want to use the internal DAC of your CD player.
Of course; optical, coaxial (digital) and line level (analog) inputs.
thanks@@SeanSisco
@@davidmorgen4558 You bet!
Regardless of any other considerations: No tape loop, no sale.
Wow. What a commercial
When UA-cam TV starts with 30 second intros, I won't watch
Guy, you called room reflections, modes, and nulls "distortion". What in the absolute heck are you doing...
What else could they be? Distortion is anything that alters the signal in a manner that takes away from fidelity. For example, if your room tends to excite certain frequencies, and they come through louder than all the others, that's a distortion. You're moving away from a flat response. If you are thinking that distortion means something like a blown woofer that sounds bad because its breaking up, you would be correct. But that's just one type of distortion. There are many others.
So 1600.00 for all in one but you have these other components hooked so this great sound youre hearing adds up to hmm, 3 grand..
When you ask "the best all in one?" in the title of this video, but you do not answer it, because there is no comparison with the competition like Cambridge, Naim or Linn, how would you know? Please refrain from such Clickbait.
It’s called a rhetorical question.
@@edd2771 😉
Clickbait.
You’re a very good reviewer and I respect your writing capabilities. But pretty pretty please quick tongue and lip smacking. It’s extremely potent in its ear piercing abilities lol. I had to find another video to watch. I think your mic probably doesn’t help
I thought I was the only one. At least he doesn't have a mouthful of gum.
nads are all made in china now, wonder what would be the closest $100 chineese clone of it
Can anyone speak to the quality of the dedicated headphone amplifier in this unit?