NAD 501

Brand: NAD

The NAD (Naim Aved Product) 501 is a high-performance integrated amplifier designed by the British audio company, Naim Audio. It features a powerful 120 watts per channel (into 8 ohms) and is renowned for its impressive sound quality, outstanding dynamics, and exceptional detail retrieval. The 501 was first released in 1984 and remains a classic amplifier in the NAD lineup. Its timeless design and enduring popularity are a testament to its exceptional engineering and performance prowess. Although no longer in production, the NAD 501 continues to be sought after by audiophiles and collectors around the world as a benchmark of audiophile-grade amplification.

• Disc formats: CD
• DAC: SAA7323GP, bitstream
• CD Mechanism: CDM-4/19
• Line Output: 2.7V
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Digital Connections:
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 99dB
• Dynamic range:
• THD: 0.004%
• Channel separation: 88dB
• Dimensions: 420 x 93 x 295 mm
• Weight: 6.0 kg
• Year: 1993
• Price: GBP £179 (1994)