{"product_id":"nad-c-316bee-v2-integrated-amplifier-phono-included","title":"NAD C 316BEE V2 Integrated Amplifier - Phono Included","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the C 316BEE V2, and what does it do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NAD C 316BEE V2 is an integrated amplifier. That’s a single box that combines a preamp (which selects your sources and controls the volume) with a power amp (which actually drives your speakers). One box, fewer cables, less to think about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s the latest version of a model line NAD has been refining for years. The “BEE” honors Bjørn Erik Edvardsen, NAD’s longtime Director of Advanced Development, who designed this family of budget amps. The V2 adds a built-in MM phono input, so you can plug a turntable straight in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C 316BEE V2 lives in NAD’s Classic Series — NAD’s lineup of analog-focused, value-driven hi-fi components. It’s a traditional Class A\/B design with a toroidal transformer and discrete output devices. There is no streaming, no built-in DAC, and no Bluetooth. It plays analog sources through a clean analog signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it matter? How does it improve your listening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNAD has built its reputation on getting more out of small amplifiers than the spec sheet suggests, and the C 316BEE V2 follows that playbook. The headline number — 40 watts per channel — is a conservative rating taken across the full audio band with both channels driven, which is the honest way to measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more interesting number is dynamic power. Music isn’t a steady test tone; it has loud peaks. NAD’s PowerDrive circuit is designed to deliver bursts of current well above the continuous rating when the music demands it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNAD publishes IHF dynamic power figures of 90 watts into 8 ohms, 120 watts into 4 ohms, and 170 watts into 2 ohms. (IHF dynamic power is a standard measurement of short-burst output capability.) That’s why a “40-watt” NAD can sound bigger than its rating with the right speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phono stage is a real one, not a token afterthought. NAD specifies it for moving-magnet (MM) cartridges with accurate RIAA equalization — the standard frequency curve all vinyl records are cut to and that every phono input must reverse to play them back correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toroidal power transformer matters because it tends to run quieter (less hum, less stray magnetic field) than the cheaper E-I transformers found in many budget amps. Combined with discrete output transistors (rather than chip-amp packages), it’s a more grown-up design than the price suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✅\" width=\"15\"\u003e You’re putting together your first real hi-fi system on a careful budget and want a name with a long audiophile reputation behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✅\" width=\"15\"\u003e You have a turntable (or you’re about to buy one) and you want an amp with a built-in phono input — no separate phono preamp required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✅\" width=\"15\"\u003e You prefer simple, analog-focused gear without streaming, apps, or a built-in DAC complicating things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✅\" width=\"15\"\u003e You’re driving a pair of efficient bookshelf or compact floorstanding speakers in a small or medium room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✅\" width=\"15\"\u003e You’d rather spend the money on one well-engineered piece than on a feature-loaded jack-of-all-trades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it connect to your system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back panel is refreshingly straightforward. You get five line-level RCA inputs — these accept any standard analog source like a CD player, a streamer, a tuner, or a TV (if it has analog audio outputs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MM phono input is for turntables fitted with a moving-magnet cartridge — the most common type, and what almost every entry-level and mid-range turntable ships with. A grounding terminal sits next to it for the turntable’s ground wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front panel adds a 3.5mm input — convenient for plugging in a portable music player, a phone with an adapter, or a laptop on the fly. There’s also a 1\/4-inch headphone jack on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor speakers, you get one pair of multi-way binding posts that accept bare wire, banana plugs, or spade lugs. A full-function infrared remote controls volume, input selection, and the basics from your listening seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in mind, the C 316BEE V2 needs a pair of speakers and at least one source to make music. If you’re starting from scratch and need help putting the system together, give us a call at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll walk you through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark Gusew, \u003cem\u003eStereoNET\u003c\/em\u003e, September 12, 2020 — \u003cstrong\u003eApplause Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereoNET awarded the C 316BEE V2 its Applause Award — a recognition issued personally by the publication’s editor-in-chief after consultation with the senior editorial team. Gusew highlighted the amp’s organized presentation of musical detail and concluded it carries the company’s giant-killing budget tradition forward into a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIan White, \u003cem\u003eecoustics.com\u003c\/em\u003e, December 12, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a long-term review, White went out of his way to say the C 316BEE V2 is the amp he uses every day, despite owning others priced up to $6,000. He uses it as his reference for evaluating sub-$2,000 loudspeakers — a practical endorsement of the amp’s transparency and musical honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeff Dorgay, \u003cem\u003eTONEAudio Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDorgay framed the C 316BEE as a smart foundation for a budget audiophile system, noting that it sounds good, fits almost anywhere, and outperforms what mass-market retailers sell at the same price. His verdict echoes the broader critical consensus: NAD’s budget integrated tradition is alive and well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarned Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplause Award\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereonet.com\/reviews\/nad-electronics-c-316bee-v2-stereo-integrated-amplifier-review\"\u003eStereoNET\u003c\/a\u003e, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eStereoNET’s Applause Award is issued personally by the publication’s global editor-in-chief and is not given automatically with every review.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBookshelf speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The C 316BEE V2 is at its happiest driving efficient bookshelf speakers in a small or medium room. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/speakers\/bookshelf-speakers\/\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e for matches in this price range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e — The built-in MM phono input makes this amp a natural fit for an analog setup. See our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/turntables\/turntables\/\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e for partners in any budget tier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/strong\u003e — A clean, decent-gauge speaker cable protects everything you’ve paid for in the amp. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cables\/speaker-cables\/\"\u003espeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e by length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRCA interconnects\u003c\/strong\u003e — You’ll need a good \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cables\/interconnect-cables\/interconnects-with-rcas\/\"\u003eRCA interconnect\u003c\/a\u003e for each source you’re connecting (CD player, streamer, tuner, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment racks\u003c\/strong\u003e — A solid platform helps everything in the chain perform its best. See our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/furniture\/audio-racks\/\"\u003eaudio racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower conditioners\u003c\/strong\u003e — A clean AC supply lowers the noise floor of every component plugged into it. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/electronics\/power-products\/power-conditioners\/\"\u003epower conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e for options that fit a Classic Series system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerDrive Circuit for Real-World Speakers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNAD’s PowerDrive circuit is the technology behind the C 316BEE V2’s reputation for sounding bigger than its 40-watt rating. It continuously adjusts power delivery to the load it sees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefit is extra short-burst current — what engineers call dynamic headroom — when the music demands it. NAD publishes IHF dynamic power of 90W into 8 ohms and 170W into 2 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Real MM Phono Stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in moving-magnet phono input is properly engineered: low noise, accurate RIAA equalization, and generous headroom for hot pressings. RIAA is the standard frequency curve every vinyl record is cut to. Signal-to-noise ratio is greater than 75 dB referenced to a standard 5 mV MM input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eToroidal Power Transformer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA toroidal (donut-shaped) transformer sits at the heart of the power supply. Compared with traditional E-I transformers, toroidals tend to run cooler, hum less, and radiate less stray magnetic field. That’s a real engineering benefit at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscrete Output Devices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than chip-amp packages, the C 316BEE V2 uses individual transistors for the output stage. NAD does this because discrete output devices give the designer more control over the amp’s behavior into difficult speaker loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSix Inputs, Front-Panel Aux, Headphone Jack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive line-level RCA inputs plus the MM phono input give you six sources to choose from. The front-panel 3.5mm input is there for the portable device that happens to be in your hand. A 1\/4-inch headphone output on the front handles late-night listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTone Controls with Tone Defeat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass (±8 dB at 100 Hz) and treble (±5 dB at 10 kHz) controls let you fine-tune for a difficult recording or a room with too much (or too little) of either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Tone Defeat switch takes the tone circuit completely out of the signal path when you don’t want it — a feature audiophiles ask for and budget amps rarely include.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow Standby Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than 0.5 watt of standby draw — well below current European eco-design thresholds. The amp sips electricity when it’s sitting idle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull-Function IR Remote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA real remote with volume, input, mute, and basic transport controls — not the bare-bones stub you sometimes find on budget gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eAmplifier Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eAmplifier Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eClass A\/B (analog)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eContinuous Power Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e40 W per channel into 8 Ω and 4 Ω (20 Hz – 20 kHz, both channels driven)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIHF Dynamic Power (per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e90 W into 8 Ω, 120 W into 4 Ω, 170 W into 2 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eClipping Power (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;45 W into 8 Ω, \u0026gt;60 W into 4 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.03% (250 mW to 40 W, 8 Ω and 4 Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;95 dB (A-weighted, ref. 1 W into 8 Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDamping Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;200 (ref. 8 Ω, 1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz, Tone Defeat ON)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChannel Separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;70 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTone Controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTreble: ±5 dB at 10 kHz; Bass: ±8 dB at 100 Hz; defeatable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003ePhono Stage (MM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eCartridge Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMoving Magnet (MM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePhono THD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.03% (1 W to 40 W, 8 Ω and 4 Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePhono Signal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;75 dB with IHF MM cartridge (A-weighted, ref. 5 mV input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePhono RIAA Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e+0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz, Tone Defeat ON)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePhono Input Sensitivity (40 W into 8 Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.95 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eInputs \u0026amp; Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eLine-Level Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 × RCA (rear) + 1 × 3.5 mm front-panel input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePhono Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × MM (RCA) with grounding terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpeaker Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 pair of multi-way binding posts (gold-plated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\/4″ front-panel jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull-function IR remote included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003ePower \u0026amp; Physical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eStandby Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt; 0.5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e90 × 435 × 285 mm (3-9\/16″ × 17-1\/8″ × 11-1\/4″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 years, parts and labor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the C 316BEE V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll need a pair of speakers, speaker cables, and at least one source — a turntable, CD player, streamer, or anything else with a line-level output. The C 316BEE V2 is a complete amp-and-preamp combination, so beyond those, you’re set. If you’re building from scratch, call us and we’ll help you pick a matched system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this amp a good match for my speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching an amplifier to your speakers depends on power output, speaker sensitivity, and impedance — and the right answer depends on your specific speakers and room. Our team does this every day. Give us a call at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e (weekdays 9am–6pm EST) and we’ll help you dial it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the differences between Class A, Class A\/B, and Class D amplifiers? Which one is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C 316BEE V2 is a Class A\/B amplifier. Class A runs the output transistors fully on at all times — very clean, but hot and inefficient. Class B turns them on only when needed — efficient, but with switching artifacts in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass A\/B blends both: Class A for the first few watts (the most-used range) and Class B for higher output. It’s the traditional, time-proven approach for analog hi-fi amps. Class D uses a switching design that’s more efficient but takes a different engineering approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this have a built-in phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The C 316BEE V2 has a built-in moving-magnet (MM) phono input on the back panel — designed for turntables with an MM cartridge, which covers most entry-level and mid-range tables. NAD specifies it with accurate RIAA equalization and signal-to-noise over 75 dB. Moving-coil (MC) cartridges need an external phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this have BluOS streaming built in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. BluOS is NAD’s high-resolution streaming platform (also used in Bluesound products), and it’s reserved for NAD’s network-enabled models. The C 316BEE V2 is a pure analog integrated — no BluOS, no Bluetooth, no built-in DAC. To stream, add a separate streamer or streamer-DAC into one of the line-level inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this support Dirac Live room correction?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dirac Live is a digital room-correction system that measures your room and adjusts the signal to compensate. It needs a digital signal path and a network-connected platform like NAD’s Masters Series. The C 316BEE V2 is analog only. If room correction is a priority, ask us about the NAD M33 or C 3050.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to the next NAD model up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNAD’s Classic Series steps up from the C 316BEE V2 to the C 379 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier — more power, a built-in DAC, and room for an optional BluOS streaming module. The C 316BEE V2 is the simpler, more affordable analog option. Call us and we’ll help you decide which fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it drive my speakers loud enough?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor efficient bookshelf or compact floorstanding speakers in a small or medium room, yes. The 40W continuous rating, combined with high dynamic power (170W into 2 ohms via PowerDrive), gives more headroom than the basic spec implies. For demanding floorstanders in a large room, a higher-powered NAD like the C 379 may suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have a subwoofer output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the C 316BEE V2 doesn’t include a dedicated subwoofer output. If you want to add a subwoofer to this amp, the cleanest approach is a sub with high-level (speaker-level) inputs that taps off the amp’s speaker terminals. Give us a call and we’ll point you to the right model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAD C 316BEE V2 Stereo Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMP 4 remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCR2025 battery (for the remote)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Setup Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 3I (Video) omitted: no verified NAD-channel or major-reviewer video for the C 316BEE V2 surfaced during research. 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