NAD
In an audio market full of exaggerated specifications and inflated wattage figures, NAD has chosen a different path for more than fifty years: honest power, innovative technology and exceptional value. Where other brands impress with impressive figures that only apply when two channels are driven, NAD publishes its power specifications according to the Full Disclosure Power principle — all channels simultaneously, across the full frequency range, at the stated distortion level.
At Integration At Home, we integrate NAD amplifiers and AV receivers into Control4 smart home systems with BluOS multiroom and Dirac Live room correction.
From Munich to the World: The History of NAD
The story begins in 1972 at the High End audio fair in Munich, where a group of European audio importers became frustrated with the technical hype of Japanese hi-fi products. They hired Dr. Martin L. Borish — an electrical engineer with a doctorate in physics. Borish established NAD from his apartment in London and hired the brilliant Norwegian engineer Bjørn Erik Edvardsen.
NAD — New Acoustic Dimension. The mission: to prove that excellent sound quality and excellent value can coexist. After dozens of prototypes, Borish and Edvardsen unveiled the NAD 3020 in 1978 — an integrated amplifier that would change the audio industry forever. Just 20 watts per channel on paper, but with dynamic power that put amplifiers of multiple times the price to shame. The secret: low negative feedback, high current capacity and the ability to drive real-world speakers effortlessly. The 3020 became the best-selling hi-fi amplifier of all time.
After the 3020, more industry standards followed. Today, NAD has its headquarters at the Lenbrook Group in Pickering, Ontario (Canada), is sold in more than 80 countries and its development team is led by protégés of Edvardsen.
The Core Technologies of NAD
HybridDigital and Full Disclosure Power
HybridDigital combines digital and analogue amplification with Purifi Eigentakt Class D modules: flat frequency response regardless of load impedance, cool, efficient and powerful. Full Disclosure Power (FDP): all channels simultaneously, 20 Hz–20 kHz, at the stated distortion. An 85-watt NAD actually delivers those 85 watts to every speaker simultaneously.
MDC: Modular Against Obsolescence
Modular Design Construction places digital circuits on replaceable modules. New technology? Replace a module, not the entire unit. The T 758 V3 received three upgrades over nine years. The latest MDC2 generation offers bidirectional communication with Dirac Live, BluOS streaming and aptX HD Bluetooth. No other brand offers this level of future-proofing.
PowerDrive and Dirac Live
PowerDrive adjusts the power supply voltage to the input signal — dynamic peaks well above rated power. That is why an 85-watt NAD sounds like 140 watts. Dirac Live corrects not only frequency response but also impulse response: tighter, more precise sound with better stereo imaging. Five memory slots for unique room measurements. Optional Bass Control for independent subwoofer calibration.
Masters Series: Reference Without Compromise
M33 V2 – The Flagship
A BluOS Streaming DAC Amplifier that integrates a complete audiophile chain in a single component. Second-generation Purifi Eigentakt: 200 watts per channel (dynamic up to 550 watts at 4 ohm). ESS SABRE ES9039PRO DAC. BluOS streaming, Dirac Live with Bass Control, HDMI eARC, balanced XLR, reference MM/MC phono preamplifier, two subwoofer outputs and two MDC slots. 7-inch colour touchscreen. Bridgeable with the M23 V2 for up to 700 watts per channel.
M10 V2 – Compact
100 watts per channel, BluOS, Dirac Live, colour touchscreen. Perfect for smaller rooms or as a network amplifier in a multiroom system.
M23 V2 – Power Amplifier
Stereo power amplifier with the latest Purifi Eigentakt modules. Bridgeable for mono operation. Complement to the M33 V2 or standalone power amplifier.
Classic Series and Home Cinema
C 399
180 watts per channel HybridDigital, built-in DAC, MM phono preamplifier, first amplifier with MDC2. Optional BluOS and Dirac Live via MDC2 BluOS-D module. Editors’ Choice Award from The Absolute Sound.
C 3050
Retro aesthetics with VU meters and walnut veneer. 100 watts per channel HybridDigital, BluOS and Dirac Live. Inspired by the original 3030 from 1974, fully modern inside.
T 778 – Reference AV
9.2 channels, 85 watts FDP per channel (dynamic 140 W). 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. 4K UHD, BluOS with MQA, Dirac Live, two MDC slots. RS232 and trigger in/out for Control4.
T 758 V3i – Affordable
7.2 channels with PowerDrive. Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, BluOS, MQA, 4K with HDR10 and Dolby Vision, Dirac Live. Three modular upgrades received over nine years — the proof of MDC future-proofing.
BluOS Multiroom
BluOS is the hi-res multiroom streaming platform that NAD shares with sister brand Bluesound. Streaming up to 24-bit/192 kHz, MQA, and more than 25 services including Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz and Amazon Music HD. Roon Ready, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect built-in. The NAD M33 V2 in the living room, a Bluesound NODE in the kitchen, a POWERNODE in the bedroom and a PULSE on the terrace — all synchronised via BluOS, controllable via the app or via Control4 scenes.
Control4 Integration by Integration At Home
NAD AV receivers offer RS232 serial control and trigger in/out for seamless Control4 integration. NAD stereo amplifiers with BluOS are controllable via the network. At Integration At Home, we configure the bidirectional communication: on/off, volume, input selection, listening mode and status feedback.
The Movie Night Scene
“Movie Night” is activated with a single action via your Control4 touchscreen, Basalte keypad or Lithoss switch. The NAD T 778 switches on, selects the correct HDMI input, activates Dolby Atmos and sets the volume to film level. The JVC projector starts. The Multivision Screens or Lumene screen descends. The Integratech LED strips dim to cinema ambiance. The Delta Light spots switch off. The Gira curtains close.
For music lovers, we programme a “Listening” scene: the NAD M33 V2 in Pure Direct, BluOS streams via TIDAL or Qobuz, the Integratech lighting creates ambiance, and Bluesound players in other rooms synchronise via BluOS.
Why NAD at Integration At Home
NAD is the choice for those who want the best sound quality without paying for unnecessary embellishment. Every product is designed according to four core principles that have remained unchanged for more than fifty years: innovation, performance, value and simplicity. The MDC architecture protects your investment against obsolescence. BluOS integrates NAD seamlessly with Bluesound for whole-house audio. And Dirac Live optimises the sound for your specific room.
At Integration At Home, we advise you on the right NAD model for your situation and integrate it seamlessly into your Control4 smart home.
One point of contact for honest power in your home cinema and multiroom.
Frequently Asked Questions about NAD Amplifiers
The Masters Series (M33, M10, M23) represents the absolute top level with Purifi Eigentakt amplification, ESS SABRE DACs and the most extensive feature set. The Classic Series (C 399, C 3050) offers the same NAD philosophy of honest power and innovation at a more accessible price point, with HybridDigital amplification and optional MDC2 BluOS/Dirac modules.
Modular Design Construction is NAD’s patented modular architecture that places digital circuits on replaceable cards. When new technologies emerge, you replace a module instead of the entire unit. The T 758 V3 received three upgrades over nine years in this way. MDC protects your investment and makes NAD products uniquely future-proof.
Yes. NAD AV receivers (T 778, T 758 V3i) offer RS232 serial control and trigger in/out for direct Control4 integration. NAD stereo amplifiers with BluOS can be controlled via the network. Integration At Home configures the full bidirectional control as part of your smart home scenes.
BluOS is the shared streaming platform of NAD and Bluesound (both Lenbrook Group). All NAD products with BluOS and all Bluesound products communicate seamlessly with each other. You can synchronise music in all rooms, or play different music in each room, controllable via the BluOS app or via Control4.
Dirac Live is an advanced room correction system that optimises both the frequency response and the impulse response of your speakers for your specific room. An included precision microphone measures the room, after which Dirac Live calibrates the sound. The result is tighter, more precise sound with better stereo imaging.
Contact us by phone on 0487/59.46.38 or email cedric@iahome.be. We advise on the right model for your speakers, room and ambitions, and integrate it seamlessly into your Control4 smart home with BluOS multiroom and Dirac Live calibration. From advice to listening demonstration: one point of contact.
