Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Remote-controlled, network-connected, D/A-integrated preamplifier with BluOS network streaming, Dirac Live (full range) Room Correction, tone controls, multiroom capability, and front-panel 7" color touchscreen. Analog inputs: one pair RCA (line), one pair XLR (line), two pair RCA (phono MC/MM). Digital inputs: two TosLink, two S/PDIF (RCA), one AES3 (XLR), one HDMI ARC/eARC, 1Gb Ethernet (RJ-45), USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD. BluOS supported file formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS, MQA, FLAC, WAV, AIFF. Supported sample rates: up to 192kHz with bit depths 16–24. Roon Ready. Supported cloud services: Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Pandora, Sirius XM, Live One, Presto Music, HighResAudio, Juke, Napster, internet radio. Analog outputs: one pair unbalanced line (RCA), one pair balanced line (XLR), four unbalanced subwoofer (RCA), 4 balanced subwoofer (XLR). 12V trigger inputs (two) and output (one). Includes remote control, four magnetic feet, two AC cords, and a microphone. Line in, Balanced/Balanced Analog Out: THD (20Hz–20kHz) 0.0005% at 2V. S/N ratio >105dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out, unity gain). Channel separation: >120dB at 1kHz, >120dB at 10kHz. Input impedance: (R, C) 56k ohms, 100pF. Maximum input signal: >5.6V RMS (ref. 1% THD), >8V RMS (Analog Bypass, ref. 1% THD). Input sensitivity: 92.5mV (ref. 500mV out, volume maximum). Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.2dB, 20Hz– 80kHz, ±0.2dB (Analog Bypass). Maximum voltage output, IHF load: 10V (ref. 0.1% THD), >20V (Analog Bypass, ref. 0.1% THD). Digital Source In/Balanced Analog Out: THD (20Hz– 20kHz): 0.0005% at 2V. S/N ratio: >108dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out, unity gain). Channel separation: >126dB at 1kHz, >115dB at 10kHz. Input sensitivity: –20.25dBFS ref. 500mV (–6dBV), maximum volume. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.2dB. Maximum voltage output, IHF load: >5 V (ref. 0.1% THD). Line in, Single-ended/Single-ended subwoofer out, 2 Subwoofers: THD (20Hz–20kHz) 0.005% at 2V out. S/N ratio: >80dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out, unity gain). Output impedance: 480 ohms. Maximum voltage output, IHF load: >5V (ref. 0.1% THD). For more specifications, see the NAD website.
Dimensions: 17.125" (435mm) W × 5.25" (133mm) H × 15.625" (396mm) D. Weight: 10.8lb (4.9kg).
Finish: Black, aluminum, and Gorilla Glass.
Serial number of unit reviewed: H23XM6601089. "Designed and engineered in Canada, Custom manufactured to NAD specifications in China."
Price: $5499. Approximate number of dealers: 100. Warranty: three years, parts & labor.
Manufacturer: NAD Electronics International, 633 Granite Ct., Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1, Canada. Tel: (905) 831-6555. Web: nadelectronics.com.
Dimensions: 17.125" (435mm) W × 5.25" (133mm) H × 15.625" (396mm) D. Weight: 10.8lb (4.9kg).
Finish: Black, aluminum, and Gorilla Glass.
Serial number of unit reviewed: H23XM6601089. "Designed and engineered in Canada, Custom manufactured to NAD specifications in China."
Price: $5499. Approximate number of dealers: 100. Warranty: three years, parts & labor.
Manufacturer: NAD Electronics International, 633 Granite Ct., Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1, Canada. Tel: (905) 831-6555. Web: nadelectronics.com.
