NAD M5 User Manual

power supply, will adversely affect sound quality. A variety 

of special measures have been incorporated in the NAD M5 

to suppress these unwanted vibrations, from the carefully 

engineered heavy gauge steel chassis, to the vibration 

isolating silicon rubber foot design. 

Separately confi gured signal paths for the CD and SACD 

audio maintain the highest possible levels of CD and SACD 

sound quality. PCM Digital audio outputs are available in 

AES/EBU (balanced), coaxial, and optical (TosLink) SPDIF 

formats. 

The NAD M5 uses professional grade D/A converters 

with 24 bit, 192kHz resolution for PCM (CD) signals, and 

a special DSD mode for SACD. These premium devices 

are well protected from noise caused by even minute 

fl uctuations in current from the power supply.  The level of 

quantization noise within the frequency range is uniform for 

all frequencies and very well suppressed. This D/A converter 

ensures that all the sound you hear is as clear and noise-

free as possible, regardless of recorded format. 

NAD’s specially designed discrete Class A gain modules 

keep all the detail in high resolution SACD perfectly intact, 

and offer very low output impedance across the frequency 

spectrum. These are the same high performance modules 

fi rst seen in the M3 preamplifi er stage, with distortion levels 

that are at the lower limits of measurement combined with 

ample undistorted output current to effortlessly drive even 

long cable runs. A set of balanced stereo analog outputs 

are included for very long runs and easy integration with 

professional studio equipment.

The audio stage of the M5 is fed from a separate linear power 

supply utilizing a specially designed C-core transformer for 

the lowest possible noise and best supply regulation. The 

mechanical and digital circuits have their own independent 

NAD designed switch mode supply.

Digital Bass Management is available for the SACD 

surround sound format. This prevents bass frequencies from 

overloading and distorting your speakers by ‘redirecting’ 

them to your subwoofer which is specially designed to 

handle the lowest octaves. 

Musical performance at the highest levels of attainment; 

inspired industrial design; Build-Artistry™ construction; the 

M5 CD/SACD Player is without peer for its unique blend of 

features and performance at an incredibly affordable price. 

The M5 has the power and performance to literally transform 

your current CD collection, opening new musical vistas in 

your favorite recordings. The M5 also fully exploits the latest 

recorded music formats. From High Defi nition SACD, to 

compressed MP3 and WMA, the emotive value of music is 

always clearly communicated. If music is important in your 

life, listen to the NAD Masters Series M5.