NAD C 516BEE graphite

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Overview

NAD’s reputation for CD players is well-established. From the M5 player in the Masters series to the various versions of the C 520 and C 540 series, NAD has garnered numerous accolades. Not only for their design and performance but also because NAD has found a way to deliver this remarkable quality at an affordable price.

This player features the Cirrus Logic Delta/Sigma 24/192 DAC for enhanced dynamics. NAD has improved the analog output stages for even lower distortion than its predecessor. The C 516 BEE is the finest example of this and pairs perfectly with the C 316 BEE integrated amplifier.

Documentation

Documentation (brochure)
French

Technical specifications

Converter: 24-Bit/192 kHz Delta Sigma DAC

Measurements

Output level: 2.2V
Frequency response (Ref. 0 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz): + 0.5 dB
Total harmonic distortion (Ref. 1 kHz): <0.003%
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-WTD, ref. 1 kHz): 110 dB
Channel balance (Ref. 0 dB, 1 kHz): + 0.5 dB
Dynamic range: 95 dB
Channel separation
- 95 dB (1 kHz)
- 95 dB (10 kHz)
De-emphasis (Ref. 0 dB)
- -4.53 + 0.5 dB (5 kHz)
- -9.04 + 0.5 dB (16 kHz)
Linearity (Ref. 0 dB): + 0.01 dB (0 to - 60 dB)
Supported media: CD, CD-R, CD-R/-RW
Supported audio codecs: MP3, WMA

Connectivity

1x analog RCA audio output
1x optical and coaxial digital audio output

General

Device dimensions (W x H x D)
- Net: 435 x 60 x 241 mm
- Gross: 435 x 65 x 249 mm
Weight
- Net: 3.52kg
- Gross: 4.7kg

User reviews

Yannick

Purchased to complement a C316BEE amplifier, I am fully satisfied with my choice. Surely one of the best CD players in this price range.

Pros: well-made, perfect sound, very musical, respects timbres, details, dynamics, warmth.
Cons: none.

Comment from January 22, 2014 — Experience from December 31, 2013

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Acheté en complément d'un ampli C316BEE, je suis pleinement satisfait de mon choix. Surement un des meilleurs lecteur CD dans cette gamme de prix.

Les plus : bonne fabrication, son parfait, très musical, respect des timbres, détails, dynamique, chaleur.
Les moins : aucun.

Sylvain

Haven't had time to do exhaustive testing yet, but good first impression.

Comment from January 20, 2014 — Experience from December 30, 2013

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Pas encore eu le temps de faire des tests exhaustifs mais bonne 1ere impression.

François

Replacing an old CD player (multi-CD) that had just died. The audio quality is there - clarity and good rendering on my Triangle speakers. Simple to use, fast loading and track selection. I appreciate the remaining time display (one of my criteria) and the understated front panel. Audiophiles will also appreciate the A-B function which allows looping a selected portion of a track.

Comment from August 13, 2013 — Experience from July 22, 2013

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En remplacement d'un vieux lecteur CD (multi-cd) qui venait de rendre l'âme. La qualité audio est au rendez-vous ! clarté et bon rendu sur mes enceintes Triangle. Simple d'utilisation, rapide au chargement et à la sélection des pistes. j’apprécie le suivi du temps restant (un de mes critères) et la sobriété de sa façade. Les amateurs apprécieront également la fonction A-B qui permet de passer en boucle une tranche sélectionnée d'un morceau.

Eco-contribution included in the sale price.
GTIN / EAN: 5703120251561