NAD Masters M33 Integrated Amplifier

The NAD Masters M33 Amp Is a State-of-the-Art, All-in-One Sound System

The revolutionary box replaces six components while delivering one state-of-the-art sound system. Winning high praise and awards from various reviewers this is the most accomplished two-channel integrated amp in high-end audio. That’s because the M33 is far more than just an integrated amp. In fact, it replaces six components: music streamer, DAC, phono stage, preamp, power amp and headphone amp. It’s so versatile—and simple—that one can just add speakers and have a state-of-the-art sound system, one upon which it would be very difficult to improve. 

In its simplest form, the M33 BluOS™ enabled DAC/amplifier is an ultra-high-performance streaming amplifier with superb audiophile sound. As a BluOS enabled component, the M33 can be combined with other players in a BluOS ecosystem of wirelessly networked music players throughout the home for an outstanding whole-home audio system. With the employment of the new Purifi Eigentakt™ Hybrid Digital amplifier technology, the M33 follows NAD’s long-standing tradition in identifying and developing cutting-edge amplification technology. With a minimum of 200W per channel on tap, the result is lifelike performance, exemplified by ultra-low distortion and noise.

With 200 wpc into 8 Ohms, the M33 can drive any speaker. This cool-running, all-in-one component is also a full-featured preamplifier with two outputs for running outboard subwoofers. In an age of minimalist line-level preamps, it bucks that trend by including both a moving-magnet and moving-coil phono stage.

As if that weren’t enough, the M33 incorporates an exceptional DAC with MQA processing. Employing one ESS 9028PRO Sabre DAC chip per channel, it goes toe-to-toe with many stand-alone DACs. But streaming capability is what tips the scales. NAD’s wireless BluOS technology can access local collections and streaming services using a tablet or smartphone.

NAD Masters M33  Specifications and Reviews

Stereophile Review

SoundstageHiFI Review

HiFi News Review

Sound and Vision Review

HiFi and Music Source Review

What HiFi Review

• Rated output power (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven) : >200 W into 8 ohms >380 W into 4 ohms
• Rated output power, Bridge mode (ref. 20 Hz – 20 kHz at rated THD) : >700 W into 8 ohms
• THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) : <0.003 % (1W to 200 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
• Signal-to-Noise ratio : >120 dB (A-weighted, ref. 200 W out in 8 ohms)
• IHF dynamic power : 8 ohms: 260 W  : 4 ohms: 520 W
• Damping factor : >800 (ref. 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 6.5 kHz)

• BluOS SECTION

  • Supported audio file format*
  • MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
  • Supported high- resolution audio file format*
  • FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
  • Sampling rate
  • up to 192 kHz
  • Bit depths
  • 16 – 24

   

  CONNECTIVITY

  • Network connectivity
  • Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
    Wi-Fi 5
  • Supported network file share protocol
  • Server Message Block (SMB)
  • USB
  • 1 x Type-A port for connection to USB memory stick (FAT32 or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals
  • Bluetooth quality
  • aptX HD 5.0
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Two-Way (Receive and Headphone modes)