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Performance Far Beyond Expectation

Distinguished amongst analogue preamplifiers, the C 165BEE is built to be the heart of any advanced home audio system. Starting with six line level inputs, including MC/MM phono input, the C 165BEE is incredibly flexible. Featuring a superbly designed tone control circuit, the C 165BEE is an exceptional example of how to implement high fidelity tone controls by affecting only the frequency extremes and leaving the critical midrange untouched, while also offering a bypass option. With a 12V-trigger output and IR inputs and outputs on the rear panel, the C 165BEE is ready to integrate with CI control systems, further demonstrating its versatility. With outstanding build quality and true engineering sophistication, the NAD C 165BEE is the preamp you’ve been waiting for.

The C 165BEE is an all new design representing a lifetime of design experience from NAD’s renowned Director of Advanced Developments, Bjørn Erik Edvardsen. New semi-conductors and improved production techniques such as surface mount devices (SMDs) have created opportunities for performance far beyond expectation when compared to previous products in this price range. Compared to its predecessor the C 162, an improved tone control circuit and revised PCB layout has reduced distortion and noise to unprecedented levels when combined with the high signal capacity of the NAD Class A Gain Modules.

Features:

6 Line Level Inputs
Phono Input with selectable Moving Coil and Moving Magnet sensitivity settings
3 position Resistance and Capacitance settings for Phono Input
2 Line Level Outputs, one variable from 0dB to -12dB
Subwoofer Output
Independent Headphone Amplifier
Pure Class A Gain Modules
Sealed Reed Relays for Input Switching
Heavy Gauge Steel Chassis
Bass and Treble Controls with Defeat Switch (bypass]
Gold Plated Sockets
12V Trigger Output
IR In and Out
Detachable Power Cord
SR 8 NAD 4 Device System remote Control
<1 watt Standby Consumption

Key Features

6 Line Level Inputs
Phono Input with selectable Moving Coil and Moving Magnet sensitivity settings
3 position Resistance and Capacitance settings for Phono Input
2 Line Level Outputs, one variable from 0dB to -12dB
Subwoofer Output
Independent Headphone Amplifier
Pure Class A Gain Modules
Sealed Reed Relays for Input Switching
Heavy Gauge Steel Chassis
Bass and Treble Controls with Defeat Switch (bypass]
Gold Plated Sockets
12V Trigger Output
IR In and Out
Detachable Power Cord
SR 8 NAD 4 Device System remote Control
<1 watt Standby Consumption

Line Level Input

Input impedance (R and C)
100 kΩ+ 320 pF
Input sensitivity
159 mV (ref. 500 mV out)
Maximum input signal
9 V
Signal/Noise ratio, A-weighted
108 dB (ref. 500 mV in 500 mV out, volume set to unity gain)

112 dB (ref. 2V out, Volume maximum)
Frequency response
± 0.1 dB (ref. 20 Hz – 20 kHz, Tone defeat ON)

± 0.5 dB (ref. 20 Hz – 20 kHz, Tone defeat OFF)
Frequency response (subwoofer out)
100 Hz (ref. -3 dB)

Output

Pre-out
75 Ω
Tape out
Source Z + 1 kHz
Sub out
100 Ω
Headphones
10 Ω

Maximum Voltage Output

Pre-out
10 V into 600 Ω
Tape out
10 V into 10 kΩ load
Sub out
7 V into 1 kΩ load
Headphones
7 V into 600 Ω

2 V into 32 Ω
HD (CCIF IMD, DIM 100)
0.005 % dB (ref. 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 2 Vout)

Tone Controls

Treble
± 5 dB at 10 kHz (ref. 2V in 500 mV out)
Bass
± 5 dB at 100 Hz (ref. 2V in 500 mV out)

Phono Input

Input impedance MC
40,100,600 Ω (R)

1 nF (C)
MM
47 kΩ (R)

220,300,400 pF (C)
Input sensitivity MC
0.15 mV (ref. 1 kHz 500 mV out)
MM
2.6 mV (ref. 1 kHz 500 mV out)
Input overload MC
0.8 mV/7 mV/65 mV (20 Hz/1 kHz/20 kHz)
MM
14 mV/140 mV/1.2 (20 Hz/1 kHz/20 kHz)
Gain MC in – Tape out
62.4 dB1 (ref. 1 kHz, 10 kΩ load)
MM in – Tape out
36.7 dB (ref. 1 kHz, 10 kΩ load)
THD (CCIF IMD, DIM 100)
0.009 % (ref. 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 5 Vrms Tape out)
Signal/Noise ratio, IHF A-weighted MC
78 dB2 (ref. 0.5 mV)
MM
78 dB3 (ref. 0.5 mV)
RIAA response accuracy
± 0.5 dB (ref. 20 Hz – 50 Hz)

± 0.3 dB (ref. 50 Hz – 20 kHz)
Infrasonic filter
10 Hz (at -3 dB)

5 Hz (at -14 dB)

Physical Specs Dimensions (W x H x D)

Net
435 x 80 x 286 mm
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17 1/8” x 3” x 11 1/4”
Gross
435 x 99 x 315 mm

17 1/8” x 3 15/16” x 12 1/2”
Net weight
13.23 lb (6 kg)
Shipping weight
17.1 lb (7.8 kg)