NAD C338

The NAD C 338 is really a does-it-everything machine ! I was able to test it for a couple of hours, except of all the streaming options and the phono board it offers. So, after listening dozens of music examples through different types of speakers, I can savely state the following : 1 ) It sounds much better than expected (which I was sceptic of because of all the - costly - options packed-in that device). 2 ) It is sonically the best digital class D integrated amp I've listened to EXCEPT the NAD C 368, which is even more refined, offering the same "warm" sound. 3 ) All the class D amps I listened before were sounding artificial and "cold". So the C 338 sounds (with CD) very agreeable, involving and balanced. Good for Pop, Rock and also Classic, maybe less for Jazz. Very comfortable easy listening, but still with many details in the tracks. bass isn't extremely precise, but enough deep, the medium is voluminous and velvety, and also forgiving - good for most more recent pop productions. Highs are soft, but not unprecise. As mentionned, the C 568 tends more torwards "real" high-end. Both are recommended.