KEY FEATURES
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Purifi Eigentakt™ Amplification (Section 1 of 4)
At the heart of the M23 is Purifi’s breakthrough Eigentakt™ Class D technology, custom designed by NAD and refined for real-world listening. Harmonic and intermodulation distortion are virtually immeasurable across the entire frequency range and at all output levels. Noise is eliminated to silence, allowing micro detail, spatial cues, and texture to emerge naturally. An ultra-low output impedance and high damping factor give the M23 tight control over loudspeakers, regardless of impedance swings or dynamic demands. What you hear is not the amplifier—it’s the recording.
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Power that Adapts to Your System (Section 2 of 4)
Designed for flexibility without compromise, the M23 integrates effortlessly into high-performance separates systems. Auto-sensing balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs, a three-position gain switch, and 12V
trigger control make system matching simple and precise. Hear the power of the M23 in stereo mode or bridge it to deliver 700 watts of continuous mono power into 8 ohms. Pair two M23 amplifiers for ultimate channel separation or add the M23 with the NAD M33 in bridged mode for 700 watts per channel.
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Effortless Performance. Intelligent Design (Section 3 of 4)
Traditional high-power amplifiers often rely on bulky linear power supplies and inefficient output stages. The M23 takes a different path. NAD’s advanced switch-mode power supply delivers enormous current reserves with reduced weight, lower heat, and consistent performance in real listening environments. This intelligent audio architecture allows the M23 to outperform previous Class D designs while remaining compact and efficient without sacrificing musicality.
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NAD MASTERS Craftsmanship (Section 4 of 4)
The M23 is engineered to look and sound exceptional. Its all-alloy chassis, rigid panel construction, and magnetic iso-point feet provide a stable foundation for its multi-layer circuit boards and precision internal layout. Clean lines and an understated design reflect the NAD MASTERS design philosophy: modern, purposeful, and timeless. The M23 is an amplifier designed to disappear into any high-end system and leave only powerful music behind.
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT/SPEAKER OUT |
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| Input impedance (R and C) | Single-ended: 56 kohms + 200 pF Balanced: 56 kohms +200 pF |
| Frequency response (1W into 8 Ohms) | ±0.06dB (20-20kHz) |
| Rated output power into 8 Ohms and 4 ohms(Stereo mode) | >200W into 8 Ohm, >380W into 4 Ohm |
| Rated output power into 8 Ohms (Bridge mode, ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated | >700W into 8 Ohm |
| THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | <0.00069% (XLR), <0.0013% (RCA) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >101.7 dB (1W into 8 Ohm) |
| Clipping power (Stereo mode, at 1 kHz 0.1 % THD) | >210 W (0.1 % THD 1 kHz 8 ohms) |
| Clipping power (Bridge mode, at 1 kHz 0.1 % THD) | > 770W |
| IHF dynamic power (Stereo mode, at 1 kHz) | 8 ohms: 260 W |
| IHF dynamic power (Bridge mode, at 1 kHz) | 1017W |
| Peak output current | >25 A (in 1 ohm, 1 ms) |
| Damping factor | >800 (ref. 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 6.5 kHz) |
| Frequency response | ±0.06 dB (stereo), ±0.054 dB (bridged) 20 Hz -20 kHz -3 dB at 60 kHz |
| Channel separation | High gain RCA: >97dB, Low gain XLR: >115dB (1kHz) |
| Stereo Mode input sensitivity (for 200 W in 8 ohms) | Low gain: 4.5V (low gain), 2.5V (Mid gain), 1.4V (High gain) |
| Stereo Mode Gain | 19dB (low), 23.9dB (mid), 29.2 (high) |
| Bridge Mode Gain | 25.1dB (low), 30dB (mid), 35.2 (high) |
| Standby Power | <0.5W |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT |
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| Dimensions (W x H x D)* | 435 x 133 x 381 mm (17 1/8 x 5 1/4 x 15 “) |
| Net Weight | 9.7 kgs / 21.4 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 17.5 kgs / 38.5 lbs |
| Shipping Size W x H x D | 569 x 258 x 519 mm (22 13/32 x 20 7/16 x 10 5/32 ”) |
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| *Specifications subject to change without notice. | |
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