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filter was chosen for its excellent low-level linearity and
detail retrieving capabilities. Metal film resistors and
polypropylene capacitors are used in key areas to ensure
a highly accurate frequency response. High quality Burr
Brown 2134 professional grade op-amps are used instead
of the much lower grade and type normally found at this
price level. Apart from the single output capacitor, no
other capacitors are used in the signal path. The output
impedance is very low at 150 ohms, making the NAD
C 542 less sensitive to cables or the ancillary equipment it
is partnered with.
We urge you to listen to the NAD C 542 with a wide
range of program material and with the best ancillary
equipment to fully appreciate the refinement of this
modest looking -“ and by high end standards inexpensive
-“ CD player. You can spend a lot more money for a CD
player, but we think youll have a difficult task finding a
more musically complete and rewarding performance
than that offered by the NAD C 542. A new benchmark
has been set.
CD Section
Disc Capacity
Programming Capability
Digital-to-analogue conversion
Digital Filter
Analogue filter
Frequency Response 5Hz-20kHz
De-emphasis error
THD (at 0dB, 1kHz)
Dynamic Range
Linearity
Signal/noise ratio, A-weighted
Channel separation at 1kHz
Channel separation at 10kHz
Wow and flutter
Output impedance
Output level at 0dB
Digital error correction
Digital output
Remote Control
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Net Weight
Shipping WeightShipping Weight
1 x 120mm or 80mmCD-R & CD-RW Compatible
20 Tracks
24 bit Sigma-Delta24 bit Sigma-Delta
8 x oversampled
4 pole active
±0.5dB
<0.5dB
0.0035%
98dB
± 0.5dB; 0 to -90dB
108dB
>110dB
>80dB
Quartz accuracy
150-„¦
2.2V rms
CIRC, double error correction in C1 and C2
Yes - Coaxial
NAD CD 6
17 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 11 1/4
(435 x 70 x 285mm)
9.0 lbs (4.1kg)
10.8 lbs (4.9kg)
