NAD M12

Built for the future, the M12 is neither a typical DAC nor a typical pre-amplifier. The M12 is an ultra-high resolution digital audio center that offers a comprehensive list of audiophile-quality features, leveraging some of the most advanced digital audio thinking today.

The 24-bit/192 kHz asynchronous USB input provides modern connectivity options from any source. And NAD’s DirectDigital processing with Class-A buffer ensures real-time processing with 24-bit precision from start to finish. The M12’s interfaces with all digital or analog music sources make it compatible for driving amplifiers and active speakers.

Measurements

• Total harmonic distortion < 0.005% (0 dBFS)
• Signal-to-noise ratio > -125 dB (ref. 0 dBFS, 2 V output)
• Frequency response ± 0.5 dB (20 Hz - 22 kHz at sampling frequency)
• Channel separation > -115 dB (0 dBFS, volume -1 dB)
• Input impedances 75 Ω (coaxial), 110 Ω (AES/EBU)
• IMD distortion 0.0001%
• Sampling frequency 32 kHz to 192 kHz (USB and digital S/PIDF)
• Output level 2 V (ref. 0 dBFS input)
• Level
  • Trigger input 12 V ± 20%
  • Trigger output 12 V ± 20%

Connectivity

• Modular Design Construction (MDC)
• 24-bit/192 kHz DAC via USB port
• 1 EBU input
• 2 optical inputs
• 2 coaxial inputs
• 2 USB type A and B inputs
• 2 analog subwoofer outputs
• 1 optical output
• 1 coaxial output
• 1 balanced XLR output
• 1 RCA output
• 1 12 V trigger input / 1 12 V trigger output
• 1 infrared (IR) input
• RS-232 port for home automation
• Detachable IEC power cable

General

• Power consumption
  • Standby 26 W
  • Sleep < 0.5 W
• Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 133 x 383 mm
• Net weight / Packed weight 8.1 kg / 14.5 kg