NAD C 359S Integrated Amplifier And NAD C 569 CD Player

NAD C 359S INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER AND NAD C 569 CD PLAYER JOIN CLASSIC SERIES

NAD has introduced the NAD C 359S Integrated Amplifier and NAD C 569 CD Player, two new additions to its Classic Series.

For all the info and prices for the new NAD C 359S Integrated Amplifier and NAD C 569 CD Player, read on.

NAD C 359S INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

The NAD C 359S combines a re-engineered Class AB amplifier with built-in BluOS streaming, HDMI eARC and subwoofer integration.

The amplifier delivers 2 x 70 watts of continuous power into 8 ohms. Rather than using the large transformer and linear power supply traditionally associated with Class AB designs, the C 359S uses a high-current, low-noise switch mode power supply derived from NAD’s Class D amplifier platform. Its multi-layer circuit architecture separates power conversion, signal processing and amplification.

The C 359S includes BluOS for high-resolution streaming, internet radio, network music libraries and multi-room playback, meaning a separate streamer is not required. HDMI eARC provides connectivity for TV sound, while aptX HD Bluetooth is included for wireless listening.

Physical buttons and rotary controls are used alongside an IR remote, with the amplifier also featuring a dedicated headphone output. Connections include phono, analogue and optical inputs for turntables, CD players, tuners and other sources.

A subwoofer output with optional high-pass filtering allows the C 359S to be used in a 2.1-channel system, with deep bass redirected to the subwoofer.

NAD C 569 CD PLAYER

The NAD C 569 CD Player sits between the C 538 and C 589 in NAD’s CD player range. It uses NAD’s Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH) technology, which is designed to eliminate inter-sample clipping, alongside QRONO d2a technology for timing and resolution with PCM and MQA-encoded music.

The C 569 also features an ESS SABRE DAC, improved op-amps and a refined power supply. A dedicated transport mechanism is used for CD playback, while both analogue and digital outputs allow the player to operate as a complete source or as a transport with an external DAC.

The C 569 has front-panel controls, a display and supplied remote control. Its compact design is intended to allow it to fit into a range of systems and rooms, and it is positioned as a potential partner for the C 359S.

NAD C 359S AND NAD C 569 PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The NAD C 359S Integrated Amplifier is available now at £1,099 in the UK and €1,199 across Europe.

The NAD C 569 CD Player will be available from late November, priced at £749 in the UK and €949 in Europe.

HiFi PiG says: Two straightforward new components from NAD, with the C 359S bringing BluOS streaming to a Class AB integrated amplifier and the C 569 offering a dedicated CD player for physical music collections.