NAD 514
Brand: NAD
The NAD 514 is a high-performance integrated amplifier introduced by Canadian audio company NAD Electronics in the mid-1980s. It is known for its sophisticated circuitry, advanced feedback topology, and power output of 55 watts per channel into 8 ohms. The NAD 514 incorporates a compact disc player (CDP) combined with the amplifier, making it a convenient single-box solution for audio enthusiasts. The unit's signature "soft-clipping" technology, which eliminates harsh distortion at high volume levels, has earned it a reputation among audiophiles as a benchmark product for its clarity, detail, and overall sonic excellence. The NAD 514 has also been cited by audio publications such as Stereophile and What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision for its exceptional performance and value-for-money.
- Disc formats: CD
- DAC: MN6474, MASH 18-bit, 4 x oversampling
- CD Mechanism: KSS-210A / KSS-212A
- Line Output: 2V
- Frequency Response: 5Hz to 20kHz
- Digital Connections: coaxial
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dB
- Dynamic range: 98dB
- THD: 0.002%
- Channel separation: 110dB
- Dimensions: 435 x 95 x 290 mm
- Weight: 4.6 kg
- Year: 1997
- Price: GBP £370 (1997)
