NAD C 658 BluOS Network Player Preamp
Best all-in-one streamer for audiophiles seeking precise room-corrected sound.
This is the ultimate command center for a modern high-fidelity system, blending seamless multi-room streaming with sophisticated room correction. You trade a bit of analog simplicity for a modular, future-proof design that effectively eliminates the need for a rack full of separate components.
$1999.00
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Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking perfect sound in challenging acoustic spaces
- Music lovers wanting high-resolution multi-room streaming convenience
- System builders planning for future hardware and connectivity upgrades
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers intimidated by technical calibration processes
- Listeners wanting full-bandwidth correction without extra hidden costs
- Users preferring tactile, screen-based control on the device itself
Performance breakdown
Streaming Versatility
BluOS integration provides seamless access to virtually every major streaming service.
Room Correction
Dirac Live effectively eliminates acoustic anomalies for a precise, balanced soundstage.
Future-Proofing
Modular Design Construction allows for hardware upgrades to keep pace with technology.
Digital Fidelity
High-resolution MQA decoding delivers studio-grade clarity for discerning digital listeners.
Connectivity Options
Comprehensive analog and digital inputs accommodate a wide range of source components.
App Experience
The BluOS interface offers intuitive control over complex multi-room audio setups.
Key Specs
Dimensions
435 x 100 x 405mm
THD
<0.005%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
>106dB
Supported audio file formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS, MQA, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, DSD
Native sampling rates
up to 192kHz
Bit depths
16 – 32
Network connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Audio Inputs
6 (MM Phono, Line, Optical, Coaxial)
Standby Power Consumption
<0.5W
DAC
ESS Sabre 32-bit
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