NAD - C 268 Stereo Power Amplifier
Flexible NAD power for systems that need more control now and more headroom later.
When the Speakers Are Ready for More Than the Amplifier Can Give
A system can have good sources and good speakers, yet still sound smaller than it should. Bass can lose shape, louder passages can harden, and the room can feel less connected to the music because the amplifier is working too close to its limits.
The C 268 solves that problem in a practical way: clean stereo power today, with the option to bridge into a much stronger mono amplifier later.
A Practical Power Upgrade with Room to Grow
We chose the NAD C 268 because it gives a two-channel system the kind of amplifier upgrade that can be used in more than one way. Run it as an 80-watt-per-channel stereo power amplifier, use it for bi-amping, or bridge it into a 300-watt monoblock when the system needs more authority.
Balanced inputs, single-ended inputs, input level control, line output, auto turn-on, and 12V trigger connections make it easy to fit into a clean rack, cabinet, or traditional hi-fi setup.
What the Specs Won't Tell You
More Grip Without Making the System Complicated
The C 268 gives speakers more control without forcing a full system rebuild. It is a straightforward way to add cleaner power while keeping the rest of the system familiar.
It Can Start Simple and Grow Serious
One C 268 can run a stereo pair. Add a second later and each amplifier can be bridged as a monoblock, giving the system more headroom for larger speakers or a more demanding room.
It Fits the Way Systems Are Actually Built
Not every amplifier lives on an open shelf. With trigger control, auto turn-on, balanced connections, and adjustable input level, the C 268 can work cleanly in visible hi-fi furniture or tucked-away equipment locations.
The Audio Two Verdict
The C 268 is a smart NAD power amplifier when the system needs more confidence but does not require the jump to a C 298. It is especially useful when flexibility matters: stereo today, bridged mono later, or extra power for a bi-amped setup.
If the speakers are revealing enough to show the limits of a smaller amplifier, the C 268 gives the system a stronger foundation without making the room feel more technical.
Tech You Can Hear
| What You Hear | Why It Happens |
|---|---|
| Speakers sound more controlled | HybridDigital UcD amplification |
| Music has more headroom as volume rises | 80W x 2 into 8 or 4 ohms |
| The system can gain more authority later | 300W bridge mode into 8 ohms |
| Connections stay clean with better preamps | Balanced and single-ended inputs |
| Hidden equipment turns on more predictably | Auto turn-on with selectable threshold and 12V trigger |
| Future expansion is easier | Line output for daisy chaining additional amplifiers |
Technical Highlights
- HybridDigital UcD amplification
- 80W x 2 continuous output into 8 or 4 ohms
- 300W bridge mode into 8 ohms
- IHF dynamic power: 120W into 8 ohms, 200W into 4 ohms, 250W into 2 ohms
- Balanced and single-ended inputs
- Input level control, line output, 12V trigger input/output, and auto turn-on
- Dimensions: 435 x 100 x 390mm
Why Choose Audio Two
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