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NAD C 700 V2

pablolie

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I'd be curious to see measured specs for this: https://nadelectronics.com/nad-electronics-launches-new-c-700-v2-bluos-streaming-amplifier/

The specs actually seem very close to the now ancient D7050 (ignoring the use as a DAC, please) ...

THD is a tie at <0.04%. SNR on the C700v2 (>84dB) is worse than the D7050 (>90dB). Channel separation aka crosstalk is a bit better on the C700, with >93db vs >85dB at 1kHz and >72dB vs >70dB at 10kHz.

But integrated Dirac is really, really nice. I have zero need for analog inputs or (ugh) a phono input (which typically are pretty mediocre in integrated amps at this price point anyhow), but if you do the new C700v2 has you covered.
 
@pogo as our resident NAD and Dirac champion :) do you know if the C700 V2 will get Dirac Live Bass control? And do you also happen to know if it the C700 V2 will support dual subs using the L/R Pre outs?

A C700 V2 could be a potentially excellent desktop device with the inclusion of Dirac.
Although I guess it'll still be inferior(?) to an M10 V2, and those now appear to be selling on early closeout - perhaps a good time to get one of those :\

Seems I answered the first one with a bit more googling!:
Does this mean NAD have decided to not follow through with promises of DLBC on the M33 and M10?!
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Dirac is a fantastic addition! I suspect that most folks who are searching for an amp in this range don't have dedicated listening rooms. And consequently, ideal system set-up/placement, acoustic treatements, etc., take a back seat to the room aesthetics and functionality, and the all-important Wife Acceptance Factor. So room correction makes putting this amp on that kind of consumer's short list a no-brainer. (YPOA is what tipped my hand to getting the Yamaha R-N800a last year.) The compact size of the unit moves it to the front of the line.
 
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