NAD M5 - Manual (Page 2)

power supply, will adversely affect sound and picture quality.
A variety of special measures have been incorporated in
the NAD M5 to suppress these unwanted vibrations, from
the carefully engineered heavy gauge steel chassis, to the
vibration isolating silicon rubber foot design.
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
Separately confi gured signal paths for the CD and SACD
audio maintain the highest possible levels of CD and SACD
sound quality. PCM Digital audio outputs are available in
AES/EBU (balanced), coaxial, and optical (TosLink) SPDIF
formats.
The NAD M5 uses professional grade D/A converters with
24-bit, 192-kHz resolution for PCM (CD) signals, and a special
DSD mode for SACD. These premium devices are well
protected from noise caused by even minute fl uctuations
in current from the power supply. Separate digital fi lters are
employed for the SACD and CD signal paths to perfectly
compliment these uniquely different signal formats. The
level of quantization noise within the frequency range is
uniform for all frequencies and very well suppressed. This
D/A converter ensures that all the sound you hear is as clear
and noise-free as possible, regardless of recorded format.
NAD’s specially designed discrete Class A gain modules
keep all the detail in high resolution SACD perfectly intact,
and offer very low output impedance across the frequency
spectrum. These are the same high performance modules
fi rst seen in the M3 preamplifi er stage, with distortion levels
that are at the lower limits of measurement combined with
ample undistorted output current to effortlessly drive even
long cable runs. A set of balanced stereo analog outputs
are included for very long runs and easy integration with
professional studio equipment.
The audio stage of the M5 is fed from a separate linear power
supply utilizing a specially designed C-core transformer for
the lowest possible noise and best supply regulation. The
mechanical and digital circuits have their own independent
NAD designed switch mode supply.
Digital Bass Management is available for the SACD surround
sound format. This prevents bass frequencies from
overloading and distorting your speakers by ‘redirecting’
them to your subwoofer which is specially designed to
handle the lowest octaves. When playing Super Audio CD
sources, it is possi¬ble to preset 5.1 speaker confi gurations.
The crossover point is selectable with 12 dB high and 24 dB
low pass fi lter slopes.
VALUE
Musical performance at the highest levels of attainment;
inspired industrial design; Build Artistry construction; the
M5 CD/SACD Player is without peer for its unique blend
of features and performance at an incredibly affordable
price. The M5 has the power and performance to literally
transform your current CD collection, opening new musical
vistas in your favorite recordings. The M5 also fully exploits
the latest recorded music formats. From High Defi nition
SACD, to compressed MP3 and WMA, the emotive value of
music is always clearly communicated. If music is important
in your life, listen to the NAD Masters Series M5.