SPECIFICATIONS - NAD 218 THX

 

 

Unbridged (Stereo) Mode

120V

230V

CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER

225W (23.5 dBW)

200W (23 dBW)

(Minimum power per channel, 20Hz-20kHz, both channels driven, with no more than rated distortion)

Rated distortion (THD 20Hz-20kHz)

 

0.03%

 

 

Clipping power (maximum continuous power per channel)

240W (23.8 dBW)

210W

(23.2 dbW)

IHF dynamic headroom at 8ohms

 

1 dB

 

 

IHF dynamic power

8

280W (24.5 dBW)

250W

(24 dBW)

(maximum short term power per channel)

4

470W (26.7 dBW)

430W

(26.3 dBW)

 

2

700W (28.4 dBW)

660W

(28.2 dBW)

Slew rate

 

>100V/µs

 

 

Damping factor (ref. 8ohms, 50Hz)

 

>200

 

 

Input impedance

 

47k /700pF

 

 

Input sensitivity (for rated power into 8ohms)

 

1.4V

 

 

Voltage gain

 

x 28.3 (29 dB)

 

 

Frequency response

20Hz-20kHz

+ 0.3 dB

 

 

 

-3dB at

2.5Hz / 80kHz

 

 

Signal/Noise ratio

ref. 1 W

96 dB

 

 

 

ref. rated power

120 dB

 

 

THD + SMPTE I.M. + IHF I.M.

 

<0.03%

 

 

Bridged (Monophonic) Mode

 

 

 

CONTINUOUS AVERAGE POWER OUTPUT INTO 8

780W (28.9 dBW)

700W

(28.5 dBW)

(Minimum power per channel, 20Hz-20kHz, both channels driven, with no more than rated distortion)

 

 

IHF dynamic headroom at 8ohms

 

1 dB

 

 

IHF dynamic power

8

940W (29.7 dBW)

880W

(29.4 dBW)

(maximum short term power per channel)

4

1.3kW (31.1 dBW)

1.2kW (30.8 dBW)

Physical Specifications

 

 

 

 

Dimensions

 

483 x 175 x 370mm

 

 

Net Weight

 

23kg

 

 

Shipping Weigth

 

30kg

 

 

Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Ltd. THX is a registered trademark of Lucas Film Co.

NOTE: NAD reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice. All specifications are those in effect at time of printing.

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NAD 218THX manual Unbridged Stereo Mode 120V 230V, Bridged Monophonic Mode, Physical Specifications

218THX specifications

The NAD 218THX is a remarkable power amplifier that epitomizes high-quality audio performance while integrating cutting-edge technology tailored for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles alike. As part of NAD's renowned lineup of high-fidelity equipment, this amplifier delivers an exceptional experience that bridges the gap between simplicity and sophisticated audio engineering.

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