Technics SA-C600 vs NAD C 389 Detailed Comparison

Technics SA-C600 vs NAD C 389

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Technics SA-C600

Stereo Receiver | 60 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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NAD C 389

Integrated Amplifier | 130 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Technics SA-C600

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Technics SA-C600

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Technics SA-C600 vs NAD C 389 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers. Technics SA-C600 is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker whereas the C 389 is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Technics SA-C600 and NAD C 389 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Technics SA-C600	NAD C 389
Power	60 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms	130 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 130 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class D	Class D
Built-in DAC	Yes	Yes
Phono input	Yes	Yes
Headphone output	Yes	1/4
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Weight	4.81kg / 10.6lbs	8.70kg / 19.1lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	3-11/16" x 13-3/8" x 13-7/16" 94.1 x 340.1 x 341.3 mm	3-15/16" x 17-1/8" x 15-7/16" 100 x 435 x 392 mm

What size room are the Technics SA-C600 and NAD C 389 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	Technics SA-C600	NAD C 389
Near-field	Average	Poor
Small Room	Good	Poor
Mid-size Room	Average	Good
Large Room	Poor	Good
Very Large Room	Bad	Average

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

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Reasons to choose Technics SA-C600 over NAD C 389

MSRP Price(*)	1,300USD vs 1,499USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Full-color Display	Yes vs No	Displays Album and device Info
Optical Digital Inputs	Yes vs 2	More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs	Yes vs 2	More options for connecting Digital sources
Apple AirPlay	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay
Apple AirPlay 2	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay 2
Built-in Chromecast	Yes vs No	Compatible with Chromecast Streaming
Built-in Chromecast	Yes vs No	Compatible with Chromecast Streaming
Base Surface Area	1160.8cm²/ 179.9inch² vs 1705.0cm²/ 264.3inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	94mm vs 100mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose NAD C 389 over Technics SA-C600

Watts into 8-ohms	130 watts vs 60 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Total Analog Inputs	3 vs 2	More options for connecting Analog sources

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 Technics SA-C600 and NAD C 389 differs from each other.

Technics SA-C600 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Phono Input
Yes Optical Digital Input
Yes Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
Ethernet Port

NAD C 389 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 3
Phono Input
2 Optical Digital Input
2 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-A(Service Only)
HDMI eARC

Outputs

Yes Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

Outputs

Stereo RCA, Sub Preamp Outputs
1/4 Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

NAD C 389 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)