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MM phono stage also can cope with a wide range of cartridges and
operates entirely in Class A. The built-in infrasonic fi lter fi lters out
unwanted rumble components from the turntable or record itself
but without introducing any signifi cant group delays. To ensure
accurate RIAA response the entire circuit uses 1% tolerance metal
fi lm resistors and 2% tolerance capacitors.
Essentially the same circuitry used for the phono circuit is also
used for both the line input and output stage: A modular FET amp
operating in Class A. The line output stage is capable of driving 10V
into 600 ohms. This, combined with the high input impedance of
the line input amplifi er (500k ohms) means that the C 162 can be
combined with a vast range of sources and power amplifi ers. For
the inputs themselves, the NAD engineers have opted for using
relays rather then using electronic switching between sources.
All input and output sockets are gold plated.
Often it is said that performance and convenience dont go
together, but the NAD Model C 162 is the exception to the rule. At
this reasonable price, the Model C 162 deserves to partner with the
fi nest of ancillary components.
Phono stage
Phono R + C; MM
Phono R + C; MC
Input sensitivity ref. 0.5V 1kHz; MM
Input sensitivity ref 200mV; MM
Input sensitivity ref. 0.5V 1kHz; MC
Input overload 20Hz/1kHz/20kHz; MM
Input overload 20Hz/1kHz/20kHz; MC
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted + cartridge); MM
Signal/noise ratio (Unweighted) MM
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted + cartridge); MC
RIAA accuracy; MM (20Hz - 20kHz)
RIAA accuracy; MC (50Hz - 20kHz)
Line level inputs
Impedance (R+C)
Sensitivity; ref. 0.5V
Maximum input signal
Signal/noise A-weighted
Frequency response (-3dB 3Hz - 70kHz)
THD
Line level outputs
Output impedance, Pre-amp
Tape
Phones
Maximum output level; Pre-amp
Tape
Phones
Tone Control
Treble
Bass
Remote control
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Net Weight
Shipping Weight
75-„¦
Source Z + 1k-„¦
100-„¦
>15V
>15V
190mV into 8-„¦
±5dB at 10kHz
±5dB at 50Hz
Yes
17 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 11 1/4
(435 x 80 x 285mm)
10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
13.2 lbs (6 kg)
47k-„¦ + 470pF
100-„¦ + 1nF
2.1mV
115uV
20mV/230mV/2V
1.3mV/12mV/110mV
80dB ref. 5mV
81dB ref. 0.5mV
± 0.4dB
± 0.4dB
500k-„¦ + 320pF
150mV
17V
>100dB ref. 0.5V
± 0.2dB
0.01%
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