NAD Electronics: A Leader in Home Theater Audio Solutions
When it comes to high-performance audio and video components, NAD Electronics stands out as a leading brand. With a rich history dating back to the late 1970s, NAD has consistently delivered innovative and superior-quality products that cater to the ever-evolving needs of discerning audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.
In this article, we will focus on NAD’s renowned AV receivers and processors, which serve as the heart of modern home theater systems. With their robust feature sets, superior sound quality, and user-friendly designs, NAD receivers and processors are the go-to choice for those seeking a truly exceptional home cinema experience.
NAD AV receivers and processors represent the pinnacle of home theater excellence, offering unparalleled sound quality, connectivity, and flexibility. Whether you’re seeking a powerful, all-in-one AV receiver like the T 778 or a top-of-the-line surround sound processor like the M17, NAD’s offerings are sure to deliver an immersive and unforgettable home cinema experience.
T 758 V3i
A/V Surround Sound Receiver
A performance update to our award-winning T 758 A/V Surround Sound Receiver, the T 758 V3i continues NAD’s ‘simple is better’ design philosophy by delivering a fluid user-friendly experience. From lifelike surround sound performance to heart thumping power, the T 758 V3i is a true treat for the senses. Employing NAD’s proprietary MDC technology, the T 758 V3i is ready for future upgrades and features. With 4K UltraHD video, the T 758 V3i offers a vivid and engaging presentation when it comes to the latest in digital video technology. Complete with AV presets that are yours to customise, the T 758 V3i gives you total control of what you hear and how you see it. The NAD AV Remote iOS app to make your smartphone a remote control is available as a free download.
MDC-Equipped A/V Receiver
MDC—The Most Distinctive Feature
Here at NAD, we embrace the ever-changing world of AV technology without erasing our original investment. The RedDot Design Award winning Modular Design Construction became our answer to obsolescence. With MDC, digital audio and video circuits are on replaceable modules, and the ability to seamlessly upgrade the T 758 V3i to include future digital formats is unique and unprecedented.
Music First
Popular surround sound formats, including HD formats Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X, and DTS Master Audio, are decoded using the latest generation of high-speed multi-core DSP. With full support for High Res Audio formats like Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) included in the BluOS® Player, the T 758 V3i is wondrously unique. Add to this NAD’s exclusive PowerDrive™ amplifier featuring high current combined with high Dynamic Power to bring out the very best in any speaker you may choose for your home theatre. With both music and movies, the T 758 V3i’s award-winning heritage reveals its power with immense depth, clarity and incredible detail.
Pure and Simple Video
The T 758 V3i offers killer performance with the latest digital video technology, including UltraHD video at resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 pixels at 60 frames per second with 4:4:4 colour gamut and High Dynamic Range support. Analogue video sources are also converted to HDMI for simple ‘one wire’ connection to your flat screen or projector. We leave the video processing where it belongs, in your display avoiding multiple format conversions that afflict other AVRs.
Easy Flexibility
We have created a very simple user interface that is incredibly flexible yet simple to use. Each source component retains the same custom settings every time it is selected for viewing, and there are no ‘empty inputs’ to clutter or confuse. In addition, powerful AV Presets allow custom setups for different types of program material (drama, action, musical, etc.) tailoring the performance to your taste. Inputs can be renamed to match your components. A second independent zone is included and can be powered by the internal back channel amplifiers. Advanced multi-room systems are easily accommodated thanks to its full suite of connections for home automation systems.
State-of-the-art Room Correction*
Dirac Live® is the most sophisticated digital room correction system available today, and usually reserved for use in ultra high-end components costing several times as much as the T 758 V3i With Dirac Live® you can build the perfect listening environment that corrects for both the timing and colourations in sound using the supplied calibrated microphone and its powerful software. For more information on Dirac Live, click here.
BluOS Streaming High Res Audio Included
The T 758 V3i features built-in BluOS wireless streaming technology, letting you stream lossless music to your home theatre system from local libraries, tune in to Internet radio stations, and access popular music streaming services. You can control the music from anywhere in the house using the BluOS Controller app for mobile devices, including the ability to group other BluOS compatible wireless speakers and music players with the T 758 V3i to fill every room with music.
Get More Music
Unlike ordinary AVRs, the T 758 V3i benefits from our 45-year legacy of producing some of the most musical components on the market. This sophistication is obvious every time you listen to music or watch your favourite video programs. The T 758 V3i offers remarkable performance and flexibility in a compact and simple to operate package. This multi-channel powerhouse will bring your favourite music and movies to life with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of fun.
Master Quality Authenticated
Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) is a revolutionary end-to-end technology built into every BluOS Enabled amplifier to capture and deliver MQA music to your speakers in the purest quality. All BluOS Enabled players and systems include a powerful decoder and audio renderer for the millions of the MQA encoded songs, The MQA logo shown in the BluOS app indicates that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and lets you know that you are hearing exactly what the artist recorded and approved in the studio.
SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier
Power output Stereo Mode
110W (8Ω within rated distortion)
Full Disclosure Power (all channels driven simultaneously)
7 x 60W (0.05% THD, 20-20kHz)
IHF Dynamic Power
8 Ohms
137W
4 Ohms
243W
Total Harmonic Distortion at rated power
<0.08%
IM distortion at rated power
<0.08%
Damping Factor, 8 ohms
>60
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
750mV/50 kilohms
Frequency Response
±0.8dB (ref. 1kHz, 20Hz-20kHz)
Signal/Noise Ratio
>100dB (ref. rated power at 8 Ohms, A-Weighted)
>90dB (ref. 1W at 8 Ohms, A-Weighted
General Specifications
Idle Power
53W
Standby power
<0.5W
Unit Dimension (WxHxD) – Gross (includes feet, knobs and terminals)
435 x 172 x 397mm
17 1/8 x 6 13/16 x 15 11/16”*
Net weight
15.4kg (33.9lb)
Shipping weight
18.0kg (39.6lb)
*Non-metric measurements are approximate.
MDC Upgrade Modules
MDC Upgrade Modules included in this unit
Video
VM130 (With BluOS)
Audio
AM230
Accessories
Power Cord
AA Batteries
3V CR2025 batteries
Quick start guide
AVR 4 Remote
ZR 7 Second Zone Remote
T 778 AV Surround Sound Receiver
NAD’s reference Audio Video Receiver (AVR) is a cutting-edge powerhouse for state of the art music and home theater. Well known for our high value/ high performance reputation in the AVR category, the brand’s reference model builds on that legacy with an expansion of unwavering philosophy of real-world performance, simplicity of operation, and future upgradeability.
Introducing the T 778 A/V Surround Amplifier
BluOS Enabled 4K Ultra HD Receiver with Immersive Sound
NAD’s reference Audio Video Receiver (AVR) is a cutting-edge powerhouse for state of the art music and home theater. Well known for our high value/ high performance reputation in the AVR category, the brand’s reference model builds on that legacy with an expansion of unwavering philosophy of real-world performance, simplicity of operation, and future upgradeability.
Efficient Distortion-free Amplification
The T 778 features the latest developments in NAD’s Hybrid Digital technology to create 9 high current/high power channels of amplification with improved efficiency. Designed with NAD’s full disclosure approach to power ratings, the NAD AVR conservatively delivers 85W FDP and 9 x 140W FTC, all channels driven at rated distortion. For flexibility, the amp channels are configurable to be used for surround or second zone audio. The silent black background and explosive dynamics afforded by this amplifier technology adds lifelike realism, drama and excitement to all your music and movies.
Fully Featured Surround
The T 778 is second-to-none in terms of flexibility and up-to-the-minute digital technology. Only NAD offers Modular Design Construction (MDC), the company’s proven method for preventing premature obsolescence. 7.1.4 Dolby® Atmos™, DTS® Master Audio combine with Dirac Live™ room correction to deliver hyper-realism that captures every dimension of a performance. Add bit-perfect 4K UHD video pass-through and the T 778 delivers the most accurate sound and image experience you’ve ever had. Musical performance is outstanding with High Res Multi-room streaming via BluOS.
Complete and Compact
As with all NAD components, the company’s latest offering continues their ‘simple is better’ design philosophy. This sensible approach contributes to ease of use and maximizes performance where it counts. A perfect example is the striking new touch screen and ergonomic refinements that simplify operation and ease of access. The T 778 features NAD’s legendary sound quality along with complete compatibility with all the latest features and formats to ensure lifelike music and movie enjoyment.
Key Features of the NAD T 778:
9 channels of NAD’s latest Hybrid Digital Amplifier Technology
New touch screen and improved ergonomics for user-friendly operation
4K UHD video pass-through
HDMI CEC/eARC
High-Res BluOS enabled Network Streaming
Dirac Live Room Correction
Full decoding of MQA content via BluOS.
Apple AirPlay 2, ROON Ready, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect
MDC (Modular Design Construction) offers ability to upgrade to future digital formats as they become available. Two MDC slots provided.
CI friendly- RS232 Serial Control Port. Trigger In/Out.
SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier
FTC
8 Ohms
140W (21.5dBW)
4 Ohms
170W (22.3dBW)
Full Disclosure Power (all channels driven simultaneously at full bandwidth at rated distortion)
