NAD LAUNCHES THE FLAGSHIP MASTERS M66 BLUOS-STREAMING DAC/PREAMPLIFIER

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new NAD Masters M66 BluOS-Streaming DAC/Preamplifier. It is the hi-fi flagship within the Masters Series. The M66 pioneers a new genre of separates at the very forefront of ultra-high-performance audio, convenience and no compromise functionality today.

The M66 matches perfectly with the Masters M23 Stereo Power Amplifier both visually and in performance for a truly killer combo! The M23 features Purifi Audio’s ground-breaking Eigentakt™ technology, a once-in-a-decade innovation that virtually eliminates noise and distortion. Quite simply, the Masters M66/M23 separates is the most advanced hi-fi combo NAD has ever offered. Of course, the M66 can also be paired with any other high performance power amplifier of your choice.

The NAD M66 Masters Series hi-fi flagship uniquely combines a BluOS streamer, DAC and preamplifier into a single, no compromise component. The feel of its precise volume control, separate digital and analogue signal paths and integrated full versions of Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control for independent control of the M66’s four subwoofer outputs which provide a consistently excellent listening experience throughout your room. The M66 includes the easy-to-use BluOS hi-res 24-bit/192kHz multi-room music streamer with 20+ integrated popular music streaming services. The highest tier ESS Sabre DAC provides ultra-high-quality music playback, free from clock jitter common in digital audio systems.

Making its debut on the M66 is Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH), an innovative circuitry which eliminates any digital inter-sample peak clipping distortion. Among the M66’s many features are an MM/MC phono stage, independent headphone amplifier, AAC, AirPlay 2, aptX HD Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and a host of digital and analogue connection inputs and outputs including a balanced AES/EBU input and balanced XLR outputs. There are also two MDC2 slots for future upgrades and to future-proof your investment.

Key Features: 

  • Ethernet and Wi-Fi networking
  • BluOS network streamer provides access to over 20 streaming services, including several that deliver lossless and high-resolution audio
  • Flagship ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC and ES9822PRO ADC chips
  • Innovative Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH) circuit eliminates digital intersample peak clipping distortion
  • Full MQA hardware decoding and rendering
  • Support for Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect
  • Seamless integration with smarthome control systems such as Crestron, Control4, ELAN, RTI, URC, and others Support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri voice control
  • Dirac Live Room Correction
  • L/R balanced and unbalanced pre-amp outputs
  • Four balanced and four unbalanced subwoofer outputs
  • Dirac Live Bass Control enables seamless blend between the subwoofer(s) and main speakers, and smooth bass response throughout the listening area
  • Ultra-quiet MM/MC phono stage with precise RIAA equalization, high overload margins, and infrasonic filter
  • HDMI port with ARC and eARC support
  • Two optical and two coaxial S/PDIF inputs, one AES/EBU balanced digital input, two pairs of RCA line-level analogue inputs, one pair of XLR balanced inputs
  • Dedicated headphone amplifier with low output impedance and very high output voltage capability
  • Ultra-precise resistor-ladder volume control
  • 7” front-panel touchscreen
  • Elegant aluminium casework
  • Two MDC2 expansion slots for adding future capabilities

NAD’s M66 will be available in fall 2023. Please contact your Strateres Account Manager for further information.