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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. With outstanding build quality and true engineering sophistication, the NAD C 165BEE is the preamp you’ve been waiting for.
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
Product Specs
LINE LEVEL INPUT
Input Impedance (R and C) 100 kilohm+ 320 pF
Input Sensitivity 158mV (ref. 500mV out)
Maximum input signal 9V
Signal/Noise Ratio, A-weighted 108dB (ref. 500mV in 500mV out, volume set to unity gain)
112dB (ref. 2V out, Volume maximum)
Frequency response ± 0.1dB (ref. 20Hz – 20kHz, Tone defeat ON)
± 0.5dB (ref. 20Hz – 20kHz, Tone defeat OFF)
Frequency response (subwoofer out) 100Hz (ref. -3 dB)
OUTPUT
Output Impedance
Pre-out 75 Ohm
Tape out Source Z + 440 Ohm
Sub out 100 Ohm
Headphones 10 Ohm
Maximum Voltage Output
Pre-out >10V into 600 Ohm
Tape out >10V into 10 kilohm load
Sub out >7V into 1 kilohm load
Headphones >5V into 600 Ohm
>2V into 32 Ohm
HD (CCIF IMD, DIM 100) >0.001% dB (ref. 20Hz – 20kHz, 2V out)
TONE CONTROLS
Treble ±5dB at 10kHz (ref. 2V in 500mV out)
Bass ±5dB at 100Hz (ref. 2V in 500mV out)
PHONO INPUT
Input impedance
MC 40, 100, 600 Ohm (R)
1nF (C)
MM 47 kilohm (R)
220, 300, 400pF (C)
Input sensitivity
MC 0.15mV (ref. 1kHz 500mV out)
MM 2.63mV (ref. 1kHz 500mV out)
Input overload
MC 1mV/10mV/100mV (20Hz/1kHz/20kHz)
MM 16mV/147mV/1.4V (20Hz/1kHz/20kHz)
Gain – Tape out
MC in 59.8dB1 (ref. 1kHz, 10 kilohm load)
MM in 36.5dB (ref. 1kHz, 10 kilohm load)
THD (CCIF IMD, DIM 100) 0.009% (ref. 20Hz – 20kHz, 5Vrms Tape out)
Signal/Noise ratio, IHF A-weighted
MC 78dB2 (ref. 0.5mV)
MM 86dB3 (ref. 0.5mV)
RIAA response accuracy ± 0.5dB (ref. 20Hz – 50Hz)
± 0.3dB (ref. 50Hz – 20kHz)
Infrasonic filter 10Hz (at -3dB)
5Hz (at -14dB)
Channel Separation >60dB (ref 1kHz/10kHz)
>60dB (ref. 1kHz/10kHz)
PHYSICAL SPECS
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Net 435 x 80 x 286mm
17 1/8 x 3 x 11 1/4”
Gross* 435 x 99 x 315mm
17 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 12 1/2”
Net weight 13.23lb (6kg)
Shipping weight 17.1lb (7.8kg)
LINE LEVEL INPUT
Input Impedance (R and C) 100 kilohm+ 320 pF
Input Sensitivity 158mV (ref. 500mV out)
Maximum input signal 9V
Signal/Noise Ratio, A-weighted 108dB (ref. 500mV in 500mV out, volume set to unity gain)
112dB (ref. 2V out, Volume maximum)
Frequency response ± 0.1dB (ref. 20Hz – 20kHz, Tone defeat ON)
± 0.5dB (ref. 20Hz – 20kHz, Tone defeat OFF)
Frequency response (subwoofer out) 100Hz (ref. -3 dB)
OUTPUT
Output Impedance
Pre-out 75 Ohm
Tape out Source Z + 440 Ohm
Sub out 100 Ohm
Headphones 10 Ohm
Maximum Voltage Output
Pre-out >10V into 600 Ohm
Tape out >10V into 10 kilohm load
Sub out >7V into 1 kilohm load
Headphones >5V into 600 Ohm
>2V into 32 Ohm
HD (CCIF IMD, DIM 100) >0.001% dB (ref. 20Hz – 20kHz, 2V out)
TONE CONTROLS
Treble ±5dB at 10kHz (ref. 2V in 500mV out)
Bass ±5dB at 100Hz (ref. 2V in 500mV out)
PHONO INPUT
Input impedance
MC 40, 100, 600 Ohm (R)
1nF (C)
MM 47 kilohm (R)
220, 300, 400pF (C)
Input sensitivity
MC 0.15mV (ref. 1kHz 500mV out)
MM 2.63mV (ref. 1kHz 500mV out)
Input overload
MC 1mV/10mV/100mV (20Hz/1kHz/20kHz)
MM 16mV/147mV/1.4V (20Hz/1kHz/20kHz)
Gain – Tape out
MC in 59.8dB1 (ref. 1kHz, 10 kilohm load)
MM in 36.5dB (ref. 1kHz, 10 kilohm load)
THD (CCIF IMD, DIM 100) 0.009% (ref. 20Hz – 20kHz, 5Vrms Tape out)
Signal/Noise ratio, IHF A-weighted
MC 78dB2 (ref. 0.5mV)
MM 86dB3 (ref. 0.5mV)
RIAA response accuracy ± 0.5dB (ref. 20Hz – 50Hz)
± 0.3dB (ref. 50Hz – 20kHz)
Infrasonic filter 10Hz (at -3dB)
5Hz (at -14dB)
Channel Separation >60dB (ref 1kHz/10kHz)
>60dB (ref. 1kHz/10kHz)
PHYSICAL SPECS
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Net 435 x 80 x 286mm
17 1/8 x 3 x 11 1/4”
Gross* 435 x 99 x 315mm
17 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 12 1/2”
Net weight 13.23lb (6kg)
Shipping weight 17.1lb (7.8kg)
*Gross dimensions include feet, extended buttons and rear panel terminals