CES 2009

While I was cruising NAD's booth, I noticed the M2 Direct Digital amplifier—obviously part of NAD's Masters Series. I asked one Nad rep to tell me about it. "Oh, we didn't bring it—it's not going to be released until spring."

I pointed to it. She went to find someone else. He didn't have any details either. Basically, what I was able to glean is that it is a direct digital amplifier (duh!)producing 250Wpc and it costs $3995. It is the result of a strategic alliance with Zetec.

I spoke to someone who had actually heard it at a trade show in Asia and he rolled his eyes and said, "Man, when you hear music coming out of absolutely jet-black silence, you'll wonder what have I been listening to for all these years?."

Actually, I wonder that all the time, but I take his point and I want to hear the M2—someday.