NAD Masters Series M23 Hybrid Digital Stereo Power Amplifier

The NAD Masters M23 HybridDigital stereo power amplifier features Purifi's Eigentakt amplification technology - a once-in-a-decade amplifier innovation that will define the pinnacle of power and performance in the category for years to come. Building on NAD's longstanding tradition in identifying and developing cutting-edge amplification technology, the M23 provides nearly immeasurable distortion, ultra-high damping factor, and unconditional stability with any loudspeaker. Pure Sound, Incredible PowerThe Masters M23 HybridDigital™ Stereo Power Amplifier takes pure sound to new heights. 200 WPC of Purifi Eigentakt™ amplification provides nearly inaudible levels of noise, immeasurable harmonic and IM distortion, and the ability to hear micro-detail against a black background. The M23 has the ability to provide 2x260W of dynamic power into 8 ohms and 2x520W into 4 ohms. Its load-invariant design provides additional reserves of current when needed, allowing it to effortless power any high-performance system with amazing efficiency. Extreme low distortion, ultra-high damping factor and rock-solid stability with any loudspeaker make the M23 outperform predecessors in efficiency and reliability. FlexibilityEasily integrate the NAD Masters M23 Stereo Power Amplifier into a high-performance separate system with its single-ended RCA, balanced XLR auto-sensing inputs, three-position gain-control switch, and 12V trigger input. The M23 can operate in bridged mode, delivering 700W continuous power into 8 ohms. Two M23 amplifiers operating in bridged mode can be paired together, or listeners can combine the M23 with NAD’s award-winning Masters M33 BluOS Streaming Amplifier, both operating in bridged mode, to configure a staggeringly powerful system with 700Wpc continuous output. FEATURES HybridDigital™ Purifi Eigentakt™ amplifier technology Continuous Power Output: 2x200W into 8 ohms; 2x380W into 4 ohms Dynamic Power Output: 2x260W into 8 ohms; 2x520W into 4 ohms Bridged Power Output: 700W mono continuous into 8 ohms Virtually immeasurable noise, harmonic distortion, intermodulation distortion Wide, flat frequency response into any loudspeaker load Balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) auto-sensing inputs Three-position adjustable gain control 12V trigger input TECHNICAL SPECS Input impedance (R and C): Single-ended: 56 kohms + 200 pF Balanced: 56 kohms +200 pF Frequency response (1W into 8 Ohms): ±0.06dB (20-20kHz) Rated output power into 8 Ohms and 4 ohms (Stereo mode) 80 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven): >200W into 8 Ohm, >380W into 4 Ohm Rated output power into 8 Ohms (Bridge mode, ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven): >700W into 8 Ohm THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz): <0.00069% (XLR), <0.0013% (RCA) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >101.7 dB (1W into 8 Ohm) | >127 dB (200W into 8 Ohm) Clipping power (Stereo mode, at 1 kHz 0.1 % THD): >210 W (0.1 % THD 1 kHz 8 ohms) Clipping power (Bridge mode, at 1 kHz 0.1 % THD): > 770W IHF dynamic power (Stereo mode, at 1 kHz): 8 ohms: 260 W | 4 ohms: 520 W IHF dynamic power (Bridge mode, at 1 kHz): 1017W Peak output current: >25 A (in 1 ohm, 1 ms) Damping factor: >800 (ref. 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 6.5 kHz) Frequency response: ±0.06 dB (stereo), ±0.054 dB (bridged) 20 Hz -20 kHz -3 dB at 60 kHz Channel separation: High gain RCA: >97dB, Low gain XLR: >115dB (1kHz) | High gain RCA: >75dB, Low gain XLR: >96dB (10kHz) Stereo Mode input sensitivity (for 200 W in 8 ohms): Low gain: 4.5V (low gain), 2.5V (Mid gain), 1.4V (High gain) Stereo Mode Gain: 19dB (low), 23.9dB (mid), 29.2 (high) Bridge Mode Gain: 25.1dB (low), 30dB (mid), 35.2 (high) Standby Power; <0.5W DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Gross dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 133 x 396 mm (17 1/8 x 5 1/4 x 15 5/8 inches) Net Weight: 9.7 kgs / 21.4 lbs Shipping Weight: 17.5 kgs / 38.5 lbs