User Guide

kohms) means that the C160 can be combined with a vast range of
sources and power amplifiers. For the inputs themselves the NAD engi-
neers have opted for using relays rather then using electronic switching
between sources. All input and output sockets are gold plated.
Often it is said that performance and convenience don't go together, but
the NAD Model C160 is the exception to the rule. Despite its reasonable
price the Model C160 deserves to partnered with the finest of ancillary
components.
SPECIFICATIONS - NAD C160
Measured in accordance with EIA Standard RS-490(IHF A-202).
PHONO INPUTS
Input impedance (R and C) MM 47kohm +470pF
MC 100ohm + 1nF
Input sensitivity MM 2.10mV
MC 115uV
Input overload at 20Hz/1kHz/20kHz MM 20mV, 230mV, 2V
MC 1.3mV, 12mV, 110mV
Signal/Noise ratio MM 80dB(1k Source)
(A-weighted with cartridge connected) 77dB (IHF Source)
MC 81dB(10ohm Source)
76dB(100ohm Source)
THD(20Hz-20kHz) and IM distortion
(5V rms at Tape out) MM/MC 0.03%
RIAA response accuracy MM ±0.4dB
MC ±0.4dB
Infrasonic Filter 12dB/Oct,-3dB@10Hz
Line Level Inputs (CD, Video, Tuner, Tape1, Tape2, Aux)
Input impedance (R and C) 500kohm, 320pF
Input sensitivity ref. 0.5V 150mV
Signal/Noise ratio, A-weighted ref. 0.5V >100dB
Frequency response, 20Hz-20kHz Tone Defeat ±0.2dB
Tone In ±0.3dB
Voltage gain(Max Volume) 10.5dB
THD + SMPTE + IHF I.M. at 1V in <0.01%
at 5V in/out <0.03%
Maximum i/p level 20Hz/1k/20k 17V
Line Level Outputs
Output impedance Pre out1 75ohm
Pre out2 (Variable) 350ohm
Tape Source Z +1kohm
Headphones 100ohm
Maximum output level Pre out 15V(IHF Load)
Tape 15V(IHF Load)
Phones 10V(600ohm)
190mV(8ohm)
Controls (Volume Setting @12:00 position)
Treble ±5dB@10kHz
Bass ±5dB@100Hz
Physical Specifications
Dimensions in mm (W x H x D) 435 x 80 x 285mm 17 1/8" x 3 1/8" x 11 1/4"
Net weight 4.8kg 10.6 lbs
Shipping weight 6.0kg 13.2 lbs
NAD reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice. All specifications are those in effect at time of printing.
Printed in Canada.