Integrated Amp Reviews

Sidebar 2: Specifications

Description: Remote-controlled, network-connected D/A integrated amplifier with Dirac Live LE Room Correction, tone controls, multiroom capability, and front-panel touchscreen. Analog inputs: 2 pairs RCA (line). Digital inputs: 1 TosLink, 1 coaxial S/PDIF, 1 HDMI, USB Type A, BluOS (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth aptX HD. Supported file formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS, MQA, DSD, FLAC, WAV, AIFF. Supported sample rates: up to 192kHz with bit depths 16–32. Supported cloud services: Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, HDTracks, HighResAudio, Murfie, Juke, Napster, Slacker Radio, KKBox, Bugs, internet radio. Analog outputs: 1 pair unbalanced preamplifier (RCA), 1 pair unbalanced subwoofer (RCA), 2 pairs speaker binding posts. Maximum continuous output power: 100Wpc into 8 ohms (20.0dBW). Clipping power: >130Wpc into 8 ohms (>21.14dBW), >230W into 4 ohms (>20.6dBW). IHF dynamic power: 160W into 8 ohms (22.0dBW), 300W into 4 ohms (21.76dBW). Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.6dB. Channel separation: >75dB at 1kHz, >70dB at 10kHz. Signal/noise: >90dB (A-weighted, ref. 1W). THD (measured using AP AUX-0025 passive filter and AES 17 active filter): 0.03% (250mW–100W into 8 and 4 ohms). Power consumption: 0.5W standby. Supplied accessories: two AC cords, microphone, USB microphone adaptor, manual on USB thumb drive.
Dimensions: 8.5" (215mm) W × 3.9" (100mm) H × 10.25" (260mm) D. Weight: 11lb (5kg) shipping.
Finish: Black aluminum and "Gorilla Glass."
Serial number of unit reviewed: K94M1001871; "Designed and engineered in Canada," manufactured in China. BluOS version 3.4.23.
Price: $2749. Approximate number of dealers: 100. Warranty: 3 years, parts & labor.
Manufacturer: NAD Electronics International, 633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1, Canada. Tel: (905) 831-6555. Fax: (905) 831-6936. Web: nadelectronics.com.