NAD UNVEILS NEW NAD MASTERS M10 V3 BLUOS STREAMING AMPLIFIER

The new NAD M10 V3 features performance improvements, MM Phono Input, and Dirac Live Bass Control Ready.

NAD Electronics, has announced the NAD M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier with improved performance and the latest generation of audio technologies.

NAD M10 V3 BLUOS STREAMING AMPLIFIER

Designed with a full-colour touchscreen display and brushed aluminium chassis, the new M10 V3 features 100 watts per channel of nCore amplification and an industry-leading ESS SABRE® ES9039 DAC that delivers incredible dynamic range and ultra-low distortion. The new M10 V3 is also ready to support Dirac Live Bass Control for revolutionary bass management in multi-subwoofer setups.

AMPLIFICATION

The M10 V3 features a HybridDigital amplifier with nCore technology to deliver 100 watts of Continuous Power (into 8 and 4 Ohms) and 160 watts of Dynamic Power (8 Ohms), with virtually zero noise or distortion, claim NAD. Its audio circuitry is designed around a new ESS SABRE ES9039 DAC.

CONNECTIONS

The M10 V3 offers a full panel of inputs and outputs to connect any source, including a new dedicated MM phono input that adds RIAA equalization to recreate the original warm sound of vinyl records. In addition to a USB Type A input for connecting a computer or music drive, RCA stereo, Optical and Coaxial are also available for both analogue and digital sources. It is also equipped with HDMI eARC for enhanced audio while watching TV and enjoying shows, movies, and games. 

BLUOS

With BluOS, the multi-room music platform, the M10 V3 can be controlled from any smartphone, tablet or desktop, and stream popular music streaming services, internet radio stations, and personal music libraries stored on any network drive or computer. Stream hi-res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz and connect to other BluOS enabled speakers and audio systems for a multi-room music experience throughout the home. BluOS can transform the M10 V3 from a two-channel stereo amplifier to a wireless Dolby Digital home theatre system. Using the BluOS app, M10 V3 can wirelessly connect to a second M10 V3, or other BluOS enabled speakers, and create an immersive 4.1 home theatre system from a sleek and compact device. Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX HD Bluetooth is also supported for limitless streaming of any app or service.

DIRAC

Dirac Live Bass Control is ready and available for the M10 V3. With Dirac Live Room Correction and Bass Control, users can use Dirac’s app and room correction technology to measure their room acoustics and eliminated standing waves, reverberations, and other unwanted distortions. Now, with Dirac Live Bass Control available as an upgrade, users can also optimize the subwoofer outputs in both time and frequency to deliver a smooth and seamless response between the subwoofers and main speakers. The new and included BC1 Remote Control features an EQ button for selecting programmed Dirac filter profiles.

NAD M10 V3 BLUOS STREAMING AMPLIFIER PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The NAD M10 V3 (US $2,499 / EUR €2,499 / GBP £1,999) will be available globally in late autumn and include the new BC1 Remote Control.

HiFi PiG Says: Some significant upgrades for the next gen of NAD’s M10 amp.