The new NAD Master M23 Stereo Power Amplifier is a stripped-down version of the highly praised NAD’s all-in-one M33 Master Series BluOS Streaming DAC Amplifier, which the Lenbrook company launched in 2020 - and which audioXpress reviewed short after. Since the M33, NAD introduced the M28 seven-channel amplifier, bringing the Purifi Eigentakt technology to the home theater, later followed by the C 298 two-channel, and much mire affordable amplifier. For nearly US $1,500 less and no screen on the front panel, the new M23 brings the same straight-up stereo amplifier power to the Master Series.
The Masters M23 Hybrid Digital stereo power amplifier features Eigentakt amplifier technology, manufactured by NAD under license from Purifi. Continuing NAD's long-standing tradition in identifying and developing cutting-edge amplification technology, Eigentakt nearly eliminates harmonic and intermodulation distortion and noise while its load-invariant frequency response can drive even the most demanding of loudspeakers to their highest performance.
According to Cas Oostvogel, NAD’s Product Manager, “The sonic character of the M23 is reinforced in the story told by the numbers. This is an amazingly powerful and transparent amplifier bringing new levels of refinement and dynamics at any level and sets a new benchmark for performance and value in its category.”
In common with the previous generations of NAD Hybrid Digital technology but unlike most Class D amplifier designs, the M23 offers a minimum of 200W per channel with amazing reserves of dynamic power at lower impedances. It is capable of beyond 260W dynamic power per channel even into 8 ohms, and beyond 520W into 4 ohms. It can effortlessly power any loudspeaker to live performance levels with amazing efficiency and low power consumption.
And in bridge mode, the M23 is the perfect addition to expand the power of an M33 BluOS Streaming Amplifier to create a 2x 700W system or is an easy upgrade to power any high-performance separates system. Thanks to the advanced Purifi Eigentakt amplifier technology, all this power comes at a lot less cost than traditional technology while delivering improved performance!
With tight, detailed sound, amazing control, and transparency, the M23 is a stereo power amplifier that truly does break down barriers to audiophile-grade sound. Flexibility is another strength of the M23 with its RCA and XLR balanced inputs, bridge mode, three selectable gain levels, 12V trigger and auto sensing.
The M23 features all alloy casework that is elegant yet practical. Rigid panels with magnetic iso-point feet provide a solid foundation for the multi-layer circuit boards and intricate internal construction. The M23 employs a completely modern and fresh take on the traditional stereo amplifier, with a combination of features, performance and value for money not found elsewhere.
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