NAD C546 BEE CD Player

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RRP: £499.00 (Save: £50.00)

£449.00

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The NAD C546 BEE CD Player takes the superb performance of the 5-star rated C545 BEE and steps it up to the next level. Every aspect of sonic performance is enhanced and refined making the C546 BEE the ideal companion to the C356 BEE amplifier or any system in need of a performance upgrade.

With the worldwide acclaim and numerous awards for the C545 BEE’s outstanding performance and value, it is fair to ask why NAD would “mess with success”. However, NAD has never rested on its laurels and development is ongoing at the NAD Lab. They launch new models when they feel a significant improvement has been achieved.

Such is the case with the C546 BEE. Besides more refined cosmetics, the circuit layout and component choices have been extensively updated. The cumulative effect of these changes is dramatic, improving low frequency slam and extension, while maintaining the pace and timing for which our CD players are so lavishly praised. Image depth and scale are further enhanced while retaining the timbral accuracy and lucid harmonic structure of its predecessor.

Available in Graphite.

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Unusually at this price point, the coaxial output is buffered and isolated by a 75ohm transformer thus isolating the converter to ensure perfect matching. This attention to detail reduces timing errors (jitter) that could otherwise distort the digital data signal. An optical TOSLINK output is also provided allowing connection to devices that only provide this option.

Separate power regulators for the digital and analogue sections isolate the two reducing electrical interference effects. Furthermore, careful layout of the PCB tracks around the digital-to-analogue converter helps to optimise the audio performace. The 24-bit high-resolution Wolfson Digital-to-Analogue Converter chip was chosen for its excellent low-level linearity and detail retrieving capabilities.

Metal film resistors and polypropylene capacitors are used in key areas to ensure a highly accurate frequency response. High quality OPA 2134 op-amps are used instead of the much lower grade and type used in lesser players. Apart from the single film type output capacitor, no other capacitors are used in the signal path. The output impedance is very low at 300 ohms, making the C546 BEE less sensitive to cables or the ancillary equipment it is partnered with.

Features

- CD, CD-R and CD-RW Compatible
- USB Input supports external memory and audio rates up to 384kbps
- MP3 and WMA decoding
- NAD CD-8 Full Function Remote Control
- Wolfson 24-bit Digital-to-Analogue Converter
- Coaxial/Optical Digital Output
- Low Output Impedance
- Toroid Power supply with Separate Power Regulators for Analogue and Digital Sections
- VFL Display with CD text
- Selectable Track, Time and Repeat
- Repeat Mode for Single Track or Entire CD
- Program Play up to 20 Tracks
- Random Play
- External IR Input
- 12V Trigger Input
- <0.5 watt Standby consumption
- Detachable AC cord]

Specifications

- Analogue Output Level: 2.2 ±0.2V
- Optical Output Level: 0dB (ref 2.2V)
- Coaxial Output Level: 500 ±150mV
- Frequency Response: 5Hz - 20kHz ±0.5dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.0035%
- Signal/Noise Ratio: 118dB (ref. 1kHz, A-weighted LPF Stop, Pause)
- Channel Balance: ±0.5dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz)
- Dynamic Range: 95dB
- Channel Separation: >110dB
- De-emphasis: <0.5dB
- Linearity: ±0.5dB 0 to -90dB
- USB Frequency Response: ±1dB (ref. 0dB 20Hz - 16kHz)
- USB THD: <0.03% (ref. 0dB 1kHz, Audio LPF)
- Standby Power: <0.5W (120V/230V)
- Idle Power: 9W
- Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) - 435 x 89 x 307mm
- Weight 4.9kg (10.8lb)