NAD C545BEE User Manual
information to the listener. The track number is
displayed, and for those who regularly record CDs,
Vacuum Fluorescent display shows the current
time elapsed or remaining for complete CDs or
individual tracks.
displayed, and for those who regularly record CDs,
Vacuum Fluorescent display shows the current
time elapsed or remaining for complete CDs or
individual tracks.
Not all digital outputs are equal. In the case of the
NAD C 545BEE, careful attention has been paid so
that best use can be made of the ever increasing
number of products now available with digital inputs
(CD, MD recorders, computer sound cards, outboard D
to A converters, etc.). Unusually at this price point, the
coaxial output is buffered and isolated by a transformer
from the converter itself and the output impedance has
been carefully tailored to produce a precise 75 ohms
impedance to ensure perfect matching. This attention
to detail reduces the timing errors (jitter) that could
otherwise distort the digital data stream. An optical
Toslink output is also provided allowing connection to
devices that only provide this option.
NAD C 545BEE, careful attention has been paid so
that best use can be made of the ever increasing
number of products now available with digital inputs
(CD, MD recorders, computer sound cards, outboard D
to A converters, etc.). Unusually at this price point, the
coaxial output is buffered and isolated by a transformer
from the converter itself and the output impedance has
been carefully tailored to produce a precise 75 ohms
impedance to ensure perfect matching. This attention
to detail reduces the timing errors (jitter) that could
otherwise distort the digital data stream. An optical
Toslink output is also provided allowing connection to
devices that only provide this option.
The Model C 545BEE comes supplied with the new
NAD CD-8 full function remote control, offering all
of the features described above from the comfort
of your listening chair. On top of that, the remote
control handset gives you direct track access and
programming facilities, as well, saving the user’s time
when they’re storing preferred song titles. Up to 40
tracks can be programmed. It is possible to delete
programmed tracks during program review by simply
using the CLEAR key.
NAD CD-8 full function remote control, offering all
of the features described above from the comfort
of your listening chair. On top of that, the remote
control handset gives you direct track access and
programming facilities, as well, saving the user’s time
when they’re storing preferred song titles. Up to 40
tracks can be programmed. It is possible to delete
programmed tracks during program review by simply
using the CLEAR key.
Separate power regulators for the digital and
analogue sections isolate the two electrically, reducing
interference effects. Furthermore, careful layout of the
PCB tracks around the Digital-to-Analogue converter
helps to contain RF radiation and interference. 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
analogue sections isolate the two electrically, reducing
interference effects. Furthermore, careful layout of the
PCB tracks around the Digital-to-Analogue converter
helps to contain RF radiation and interference. 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 Burr Brown OPA2134 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 NAD C 545BEE less sensitive to cables or
the ancillary equipment it is partnered with.
High quality Burr Brown OPA2134 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 NAD C 545BEE less sensitive to cables or
the ancillary equipment it is partnered with.
We urge you to listen to the NAD C 545BEE with a
wide range of program material and with the best
ancillary equipment to fully appreciate the refinement
of this modest looking – and by High End standards
inexpensive – CD player. You can spend a lot more
money for a CD player, but we think you’ll have a
difficult task finding a more musically complete and
rewarding performance than that offered by the
NAD C 545 BEE. A new benchmark has been set.
wide range of program material and with the best
ancillary equipment to fully appreciate the refinement
of this modest looking – and by High End standards
inexpensive – CD player. You can spend a lot more
money for a CD player, but we think you’ll have a
difficult task finding a more musically complete and
rewarding performance than that offered by the
NAD C 545 BEE. A new benchmark has been set.
> D E T A I L S
C 545BEE CD Player
> S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
GENERAL PARAMETERS
Output level
Analogue
2.2 ± 0.1V
Optical
-22.5 ± 3.5dBm
Coaxial
650 ± 150mV
Frequency response
± 0.3dB (ref. 0dB 20Hz-1kHz)
± 0.5dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz-20kHz)
Total harmonic distortion
<0.01% (ref. 1kHz)
Signal/Noise ratio
118dB (A-weighted, ref. 1kHz)
Channel balance
± 0.5dB(ref. 0dB 1kHz)
Dynamic range
>95dB
Channel separation
>90dB
De-emphasis
-3.73 to -5.33dB (ref. 0dB 5kHz)
-8.04 to -10.04dB (ref. 0dB 16kHz)
Linearity (ref. 0dB 1kHz)
± 0.01dB (at -3dB)
± 0.02dB (at -6dB)
± 0.05dB (at -20dB)
± 0.15dB (at -60dB)
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Net
435 x 70 x 285mm
17 1/8” x 2 3/4” x 11 1/4”
Gross
435 x 86 x 293mm
17 1/8” x 3 3/8” x 11 1/2”
Net weight 10.80 lbs (4.9 kg)
Shipping
weight
13.89 lbs (6.3 kg)
* Gross dimensions include feet, extended buttons and rear panel terminals.
Note: Installers should allow a minimum clearance of 2- 4 inches for
wire/cable management.
Note: Installers should allow a minimum clearance of 2- 4 inches for
wire/cable management.