NAD

C 389

amplifier

$1,999

Used market: $1,440*

Manufacturer datasheet

Specifications

3 of 5 values have a recorded source

Amp Type: Integrated Stereo Amp·
Channels: 2·
Speaker Outputs: ·
Power Output Per Channel: {"thdPercent":0.02,"continuousWatts":130,"loadImpedance_ohms":8}, {"thdPercent":0.02,"continuousWatts":130,"loadImpedance_ohms":4}✓
Min Supported Impedance ohms: 4✓

Expert Audio Engineering Commentary

Headroom Notes

2 x 130 W into 8 ohms and into 4 ohms, with distortion below 0.02 % from 250 mW to 130 W on both loads. Clipping power 150 W, IHF dynamic power 210 W into 8 ohms, peak output current >26 A into 1 ohm: the supply has more in it than the continuous rating shows.

* Estimated with the depreciation fallback (~72% retained value). · checked on 8/5/2026