NAD Launches USB DSD MDC Module

NAD Electronics MDC USB DSD is the latest module in its Modular Design Construction (MDC) portfolio. This new module adds USB Audio 2 for both PCM and DSD playback capability to six of NAD's most popular stereo (pre-) amplifiers - M33, M32, M12, C 388, C 368 and, in April, the C 658.

The MDC USB DSD module brings the convenience of computer music playback and streaming, in high resolution up to 24-bit/192kHz PCM and DSD up to DSD256, to your NAD hi-fi system. All it takes is to add the module and run a software update.

The module's asynchronous USB connection means that it bypasses the computer's low-quality DAC, clocks and associated circuitry that cause jitter and distortion and instead uses the high-quality DAC in select NAD amplifiers. We're promised that you will get the details and dynamics reproduced from the original recording in their full glory.

With the ever-growing amount of high-resolution content up to 24-bit/192kHz available for download or streaming, experiencing music as originally recorded in the studio or at a live concert has never been easier. The MDC USB DSD module enables you to play music from your computer's USB connection to stream from a local hard drive or popular music streaming services such as the newly announced Spotify HiFi, Tidal or Qobuz.

The MDC USB DSD is available now and costs US$499 | S$749 MSRP.

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