NAD C 359S
L2 Decision Profile · official documentation and editorial system-fit assessment
A BluOS-equipped Class AB amplifier for a documented stereo or 2.1 system with TV audio.
Manufacturer documentation and system-fit reasoning reviewed. No SPL listening, measurement, compatibility, firmware or ownership test was performed.
Best for
Passive speakers, TV eARC and BluOS multiroom in one component.
Avoid if
You require surround decoding, Bluetooth headphone transmission, guaranteed room correction or a verified long support term.
Strengths
Built-in streaming, tactile controls, headphone output and optional high-pass bass integration.
Specifications and conditions
Manufacturer claims; these are not SoundPath Lab measurements.
| Amplification | Class AB; switched-mode power supply |
|---|---|
| Rated power | 2×70 W/8Ω; 2×120 W/4Ω; manufacturer table states 20Hz–80kHz, rated THD, both channels driven |
| Power conditions | Manufacturer IHF202 CEA490-AR-2008; THD AP AUX0025 passive + AES17 active filters; separate THD table <0.03% over20Hz–20kHz at250mW–70W/8Ω or120W/4Ω |
| Streaming | BluOS built in, network shares, multiroom; network audio up to24-bit/192kHz; services depend on region and account |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45; Wi-Fi5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth5.0 aptX HD RECEIVE mode; no transmitter claim |
| Input directions | HDMI eARC from compatible TV; optical44.1–192kHz; analogue line and phono inputs |
| Output directions | Amplified speaker output, dedicated headphone output, subwoofer output |
| Bass management | Optional high-pass filtering; exact crossover range/control implementation unknown |
| Dimensions weight | 435×100×400mm;8.9kg; manufacturer figures |
System compatibility
Check TV output format and eARC behavior in the final manual. Use sub-out for a compatible powered subwoofer; phono and line inputs are different signal levels.
Alternatives by need
Compare WiiM Amp Pro for its documented room/bass DSP and NAD C700V2 for its different controls and optional room-correction path; do not infer equal power or better sound.
Keep or upgrade
Keep an amplifier plus streamer that already supplies the needed TV and music connections.
Reassessment
Recheck on final manuals, verified regional stock, material firmware/support changes, resolved conflicts or accepted independent tests.
Limits and unknowns
Exact eARC format limits, crossover settings, support end date and in-room performance remain unverified; the PDF is preliminary.
- Final owner manual
- TV format matrix
- Exact crossover parameters
- Latest installed firmware and promised support lifetime
- Dealer inventory and other-region prices
Availability and regional prices
- US / Canada: Manufacturer15Oct release says dealers available; individual stock/shipping unverified
- Official US store: USD1299; Sold Out observed
- Other regions: Unknown
US USD 1299; official direct-store listing
Documentation, firmware and support
The manufacturer datasheet is preliminary; the final owner manual remains pending. Use the official BluOS support entry for later software checks. No installed firmware version or guaranteed support end date has been established.
Preliminary manufacturer datasheet
Official sources checked
Checked 2026-10-17. Long-term reliability, installed firmware, regional SKU/hardware revisions and support end dates are unverified unless explicitly stated above. Planned functions and delivery remain future claims.
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