The NAD M66 BluOS Streaming DAC-Preamplifier is designed as the starting point of a high-performance two-channel system, bringing together streaming, digital-to-analogue conversion, analogue control, and room optimisation into a single, cohesive platform. With a flagship ESS Sabre DAC, precision analogue volume control, and advanced room correction, the M66 preserves the integrity of every source, allowing music to retain its tone, detail, and natural flow. Whether streaming, playing vinyl, or connecting external components, the M66 delivers a clear and composed presentation that reveals more of the performance, making it a natural partner for power amplifiers such as the NAD M23 V2.
Product info:
- high-performance stereo preamplifier for digital and analog sources
- 32-bit/384kHz ES9038Pro SABRE DAC
- supports high-res MQA, FLAC, WAV, and AIFF files
- ES9822Pro SABRE ADC (analog-to-digital converter)
- Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH) circuit eliminates digital inter-sample peak-clipping distortion
- ultra-precise, resistor-ladder digital volume control
- separate signal paths and power supplies for digital and analog sections
- optional analog bypass mode eliminates interference and noise from digital section when engaged
- elegant aluminium casework with 7" full-color touchscreen display
- built-in Dirac Live room correction with included calibration microphone improves clarity and stereo imaging
- Dirac Live Bass Control calibration for seamless blend between the subwoofer(s) and main speakers
- BluOS compatibility for further expansion with Bluesound wireless speakers
- support for Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect
- connects to your home network via built-in dual-band Wi-Fi® or wired Ethernet for music streaming
- includes support for Amazon Music Unlimited, Spotify®, TIDAL, Napster, Deezer, Qobuz and more (subscription required for some services)
- free internet radio from TuneIn Radio and iHeartRadio
- supports voice control with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri devices (sold separately)
- built-in Bluetooth® with aptX HD encoding
- works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
- Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware
- dedicated high-performance headphone amplifier with low output impedance and high output voltage capability
- IR remote
Connections:
- 2 analog stereo phono inputs, one for moving magnet, one for moving coil cartridges
- ultra-quiet built-in phono stage with precise RIAA equalization, high overload margins, and infrasonic filter
- two RCA analog stereo line-level inputs
- balanced analog stereo XLR input
- digital audio inputs:
- 2 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial
- USB Type-A port for connecting an external flash drive loaded with digital music files
- AES/EBU balanced XLR digital input
- HDMI eARC port for connecting to your TV (2-channel PCM only; does not support Dolby Digital or DTS)
- four balanced and four unbalanced subwoofer outputs
- two MDC2 expansion slots for adding future capabilities
- full-sized 1/4" headphone jack on front panel
- Ethernet port for wired connection to your home network
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna connections
- IR input and 12-volt trigger in/out
- RS-232 port for integration with third-party control systems like Crestron, Control4, ELAN, and others
Dimensions and warranty:
- 17-1/8W x 5-1/4"H x 17-5/8D
- weight: 18.52
- warranty: 3 years
