NAD M32 vs NAD C316BEE V2 Detailed Comparison

NAD M32 vs NAD C316BEE V2

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NAD M32

Integrated Amplifier | 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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NAD C316BEE V2

Integrated Amplifier | 40 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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NAD M32

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NAD C316BEE V2

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NAD M32

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NAD M32 vs NAD C316BEE V2 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers by NAD. NAD M32 is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker whereas the C316BEE V2 is a Integrated Amplifier speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of NAD M32 and NAD C316BEE V2 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	NAD M32	NAD C316BEE V2
Power	150 watts x 2 channels into both 8 and 4 ohms continuous, with dynamic power of 190 watts into 8 ohms, 380 watts into 4 ohms and 440 watts into 2 ohms	40 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 40 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class D	Class A/B
Damping factor	800	200
Built-in DAC	Yes	No
Phono input	Yes	Yes
Headphone output	Yes	1/4
Bluetooth	No	No
Weight	7.71kg / 17lbs	5.50kg / 12.1lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	5-3/16" x 17-1/8" x 15-1/4" 132 x 435 x 388 mm	3-1/4" x 17-1/8" x 11-5/16" 83.0mm x 435.0mm x 288.0mm

What size room are the NAD M32 and NAD C316BEE V2 Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	NAD M32	NAD C316BEE V2
Near-field	Poor	Good
Small Room	Poor	Good
Mid-size Room	Good	Average
Large Room	Good	Poor
Very Large Room	Average	No way

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose NAD M32 over NAD C316BEE V2

Watts into 8-ohms	150 watts vs 40 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	150 watts vs 40 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.005% vs 0.03%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	124 dB vs 95 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Minimum Impedance	2 ohms vs 4 ohms	Compatible with 2-ohms speakers
Buil-in DAC	Yes vs No	Connect digital sources without an external DAC
Optical Digital Inputs	Yes vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs	Yes vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
USB Input	Yes vs	Connect Sources via USB

Reasons to choose NAD C316BEE V2 over NAD M32

MSRP Price(*)	499USD vs 3,299USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Total Analog Inputs	5 vs 4	More options for connecting Analog sources
Base Surface Area	1252.8cm²/ 194.2inch² vs 1687.8cm²/ 261.6inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	83mm vs 132mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the NAD M32 and NAD C316BEE V2 differs from each other.

NAD M32 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
Phono Input
Yes Optical Digital Input
Yes Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
XLR Input Port

NAD C316BEE V2 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 5
Phono Input

Outputs

Yes Headphone Output

Outputs

1/4 Headphone Output

NAD C316BEE V2 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of NAD C316BEE V2?

Here are the items that come with the C316BEE V2:

Integrated amplifier
Remote control (AMP 4)
CR2025 3V battery
Owners manual
Warranty information