NAD M12

Features:

• stereo preamp with digital inputs for connection to a network music player, computer, or disc player
• NAD’s Direct Digital design performs functions like volume control and source selection in the digital domain, for shorter signal paths and virtually no audible distortion
• digital inputs allow for use as a stand-alone digital-to-analog converter (DAC)
• Modular Design Construction allows you to add more connectivity via user-installed modules
  • optional modules offer HDMI in/out and network connectivity for wireless music streaming and integration with Bluesound products
• Class A analog output stage with balanced and unbalanced connections
• subwoofer outputs with selectable crossover frequencies
• touchscreen display offers intuitive playback controls, source selection, and settings adjustments
• remote control

Connections:

• balanced stereo XLR inputs and outputs
• unbalanced stereo RCA inputs and outputs
• phono input for connecting a turntable
• balanced digital XLR (AES/EBU) audio input for professional disc players or processors
• asynchronous USB (Type B) input for connecting a computer
• two Type A USB inputs (front and back) for connecting a hard drive or memory device (MP3, WMA, and FLAC files)
• optical digital audio: 2 inputs, 1 output
• coaxial digital audio: 2 inputs, 1 output
• 2 subwoofer preamp outputs
• RS-232 port for automated control systems
• 12-volt trigger and IR input
• detachable power cable

Specifications:

• supports PCM sampling rates up to 24-bit/192kHz from a connected computer or thumb drive (front-panel USB port is limited to to 24-bit/96kHz resolution)
• total harmonic distortion: <0.0005%
• signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 125 dB
• channel separation: greater than 115 dB
• 17-1/8″W x 5-1/4″H x 15-1/8″D
• weight: 17.9 lbs.
• warranty: 3 years

DD HDM-1 – Add HDMI switching to the Masters Series M12 with this module’s three HDMI inputs. It allows you to connect a Blu-ray player or streaming media device like Apple TV to the M12 for high-resolution decoding of Dolby® TrueHD and DTS Master Audio soundtracks. An HDMI output passes video through to your TV.

DD BluOS – This module adds wireless music streaming to the M12. It’s compatible with Bluesound wireless multi-room music products, so you can integrate this preamp into a whole-house audio system. It also adds Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, and wired Ethernet connections for streaming music from smartphones, tablets, computers, and network-attached storage devices (NAS).