NAD - C 658 - Preamplifier
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ℹ Product Information
NAD C 658 Preamplifier
Immerse yourself in a sonic world of pure clarity and vibrant detail with the NAD C 658 Preamplifier. As an innovative disruptor in the realm of audio reproduction, the NAD C 658 has pioneered uncharted territories with its blend of both cutting-edge technology and tried-and-tested techniques. Unveiling not just a product, but an entirely new chapter in the world of audio experiences, it presents a smorgasbord of unique features including BluOS Network Streaming with MQA Decoding, Gigabit Ethernet, a state-of-the-art DAC and many facets of traditional Preamplifier in a comprehensive package. This forward-thinking device ascends to the zenith of technological innovation with features like Dual Band Wi-Fi ac/n 2-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth, Dirac Live Room Correction, and ESS Sabre DAC amongst others. This revolutionary preamp offers true balanced connections to powered speakers or amplifiers, an adjustable subwoofer crossover executed perfectly in the digital domain, and even a Bluetooth aptX HD transmitter for your wireless headphones. With its high-res streaming system, you can dive into over 250,000 tracks from local network sources and over 15 streaming music services. Look no further for authentic, high-resolution studio master quality recordings, as the C 658 provides top-tier performance and features in a sturdy, utilitarian package that embodies the essence of NAD's commitment to delivering more enjoyment for less money. The high-resolution specification is just the beginning; the preamp makes your speakers vanish into the acoustical backdrop, resulting in an unforgettable sound experience that's nothing short of magical. The NAD C 658 is a masterpiece, an audible chameleon capable of teleporting you right into the depths of your favorite records. With its blend of transformational sonic technology and value for money, the NAD C 658 Preamplifier is on track to redefine the architecture of Hi-Fi playback in the modern era.
Features:
BluOS Network Streaming with MQA Decoding: Enables high-resolution music streaming from over 15 different services, and indexes over 250,000 tracks from local network sources. The MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) feature ensures the purest quality of streaming music, delivering exactly what the artist intended.
ESS Sabre DAC: A highly-renowned, state-of-the-art DAC that offers an exemplary dynamic range and ultra-low jitter to ensure an impeccable sound experience.
Dirac Live Room Correction: This feature adjusts the impulse and frequency response of your speakers to match your room acoustics, resulting in a clear, well-defined sound.
Multiple connectivity options: Gigabit Ethernet, Dual Band Wi-Fi ac/n, 2-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth for a seamless, high-quality audio experience.
High Current Headphone Out: Powerful enough to drive high-end headphones providing a personal and immersive sound experience.
Benefits:
Superior Sound Quality: The NAD C 658 is designed to deliver high-resolution audio, given its diverse connectivity options and innovative technology like MQA and ESS Sabre DAC, you will be immersed in a world of pure and detailed sound.
Flexible and future-proof: Thanks to NAD's Modular Design Construction, the device adapts to the most recent technology trends, ensuring that your preamplifier will never be obsolete.
Room-specific Sound Customization: With Dirac Live Room Correction, the NAD C 658 modifies the sound of your speakers to fit the specific acoustics of your room. You enjoy a sound experience that is tailored explicitly to your space.
Easy Integration: The BluOS feature enables the NAD C 658 to function as a node in the BluOS ecosystem. This facilitates a high-resolution streaming system throughout your home using iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac OS devices.
Value for Money: The NAD C 658 offers high-end features and superb performance at an accessible price point, honouring NAD's tradition of delivering maximum enjoyment from your investment.
| Product Information | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Model | NAD - C 658 - Preamplifier |
| New Technology | BluOS Network Streaming, MQA Decoding, ESS Sabre DAC, Dirac Live Room Correction |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Dual Band Wi-Fi ac/n, 2-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth |
| MDC Slots | 2 |
| Inputs | MM Phono Input, 2 Line Inputs, 2 Optical Inputs, 2 Coax Inputs |
| Outputs | Balanced Preamp Output, Preamp Output, Stereo Subwoofer Output, High Current Headphone Out, USB Socket |
| Additional Features | IR In with Learning Function, Trigger Out/In |
| Network Streamer | Yes |
| DAC | Yes |
| Integrated Pre-amp | Yes |
| High-Res Streaming | Yes, across 64 zones, with control options for multiple devices |
| Bluetooth aptX HD Transmitter | Yes |
| Adjustable Subwoofer Crossover | Yes, executed in the digital domain |
| MM Phono Input | Yes |
| BluOS™ Enabled | Yes, with support for over 15 streaming music services and indexing of over 250,000 tracks |
| High Resolution | From input to output, featuring the ESS Sabre 32bit DAC |
| Room Correction | Dirac Live, transforms room resonances and corrects the transient response |
| Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) | Yes, built into every BluOS Enabled amplifier |
| LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT THD | <0.005% at 2V out |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >106dB |
| Channel Separation | >80dB (1kHz); >70dB (10kHz) |
| Input Impedance | 22 kohms + 100pF |
| Maximum Input Signal | >4.5Vrms (ref. 0.1% THD) |
| Tone Controls | Treble: >±7.0dB at 20kHz; Bass: ±7.0dB at 60Hz; Balance: -10dB |
| PHONO INPUT, AUDIO PRE-OUT THD | <0.01% at 2V out |
| LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT THD | <0.005% at 1V out |
| DAC Supported Audio File Formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS |
| High-Resolution Audio Formats | MQA, FLAC, WAV, AIFF |
| BLUOS Supported Operating Systems | Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8 to current Windows Operating Systems and Mac OS X versions |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 435 x 100 x 405mm (17 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 16) |
| Weight | Shipping Weight: 10.1kg (22.3lb) |
In conclusion, step into an unparalleled auditory dimension with the NAD C 658 Preamplifier, delivering incomparable value for money and translating your favourite tracks into a remarkably genuine and heavenly musical reproduction. For enthusiasts seeking a model that's as versatile as it is innovative, the NAD C 658 is your key to unlocking a profound auditory paradise. Find us at The Audio Tailor, Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Store, where we unreservedly stand behind this game-changing Preamplifier. Connect with us via phone at 1300 308 711 or drop an email to sales@theaudiotailor.com.au. Soundly elevate your Hi-Fi setup with the NAD C 658 Preamplifier, an embodiment of technological brilliance engineered to satiate your music cravings, all bundled up in a sleek, durable design that solidifies NAD's noteworthy legacy of crafting superior equipment for the conscious spender. For the perfect marriage of advanced technology and value, there's no surpassing the NAD C 658 Preamplifier. Come in, get connected, and feel the beat of the future.
ℹ Specifications
| Product information | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product model | NAD - C 658 - Preamplifier |
| New technology | BluOS Network Streaming, MQA Decoding, ESS Sabre DAC, Dirac Live Room Correction |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Dual Band Wi-Fi ac/n, 2-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth |
| MDC slots | 2 |
| Inputs | MM Phono Input, 2 Line Inputs, 2 Optical Inputs, 2 Coax Inputs |
| Outputs | Balanced Preamp Output, Preamp Output, Stereo Subwoofer Output, High Current Headphone Out, USB socket |
| Additional features | IR In with Learning Function, Trigger Out/In |
| Network streamer | Yes |
| DAC | Yes |
| Integrated pre-amp | Yes |
| High-res streaming | Yes, across 64 zones, with control options for multiple devices |
| Bluetooth aptX HD transmitter | Yes |
| Adjustable subwoofer crossover | Yes, executed in the digital domain |
| MM Phono input | Yes |
| BluOS™ Enabled | Yes, with support for over 15 streaming music services and indexing of over 250,000 tracks |
| High Resolution | From input to output, featuring the ESS Sabre 32bit DAC |
| Room correction | Dirac Live, transforms room resonances and corrects the transient response |
| Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) | Yes, built into every BluOS Enabled amplifier |
| LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT THD | <0.005% at 2V out |
| Signal-to-Noise ratio | >106dB |
| Channel separation | >80dB (1kHz); >70dB (10kHz) |
| Input impedance | 22 kohms + 100pF |
| Maximum input signal | >4.5Vrms (ref. 0.1% THD) |
| Tone controls | Treble: >±7.0dB at 20kHz; Bass: ±7.0dB at 60Hz; Balance: -10dB |
| PHONO INPUT, AUDIO PRE-OUT THD | <0.01% at 2V out |
| LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT THD | <0.005% at 1V out |
| DAC Supported audio file formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS |
| High resolution audio formats | MQA, FLAC, WAV, AIFF |
| BLUOS Supported operating systems | Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8 to current Windows Operating Systems and Mac OS X versions |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 435 x 100 x 405mm (17 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 16) |
| Weight | Shipping Weight: 10.1kg (22.3lb) |
