NAD Celebrates Nine Editor’s Choice Awards from The Absolute Sound

NAD is proud to announce that The Absolute Sound has recognised nine NAD components with their prestigious Editor’s Choice Awards. These honours span several key product categories and reflect NAD’s ongoing commitment to musical fidelity, thoughtful engineering, and honest, performance-first design. For over 50 years, NAD has focused on creating audio components that prioritise clarity, precision, and natural sound, and this year’s results reaffirm that mission.

Among the award-winning products are the C 328, C 658, C 389, and the M10 V2—each celebrated for delivering exceptional performance and long-term value. To mark the occasion, we’re highlighting four of the models that stood out in this year’s awards and continue to represent the best of the NAD Classic Series.

NAD C 3050 LE Stereophonic Amplifier

The C 3050 blends NAD’s heritage with modern engineering, combining a classic 1970s-inspired design with HybridDigital UcD amplification and high-resolution DAC performance. Its warm, expressive sound and timeless aesthetic make the C 3050 an ideal centrepiece for listeners wanting both musical authenticity and vintage character in their system.

NAD C 658 BluOS Streaming DAC

The C 658 redefines the role of the modern preamplifier by combining high-resolution network streaming, refined DAC performance, and flexible connectivity in a single component. It serves as a powerful hub for system-building, allowing listeners to upgrade their stereo with effortless control, versatile inputs and outputs, and a cleaner signal path.

NAD C 399 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier

With its HybridDigital nCore amplification and high-performance ESS Sabre DAC, the C 399 offers the clarity and drive typically reserved for higher-end components. Its MDC2 expansion slots ensure the amplifier can grow with your system, giving listeners a future-ready foundation that excels with both digital and analogue sources.

NAD C 298 Stereo Power Amplifier

Powered by Purifi Eigentakt technology, the C 298 delivers clean, controlled power with generous dynamic headroom—ideal for driving demanding loudspeakers. Whether used in a stereo setup or as a high-output monoblock, it elevates system performance with exceptional transparency and authority.

From integrated amplifiers to streaming components and power amplification, these award-winning models showcase NAD’s dedication to delivering engaging sound for every music lover. We’re honoured to be recognised once again and remain committed to designing components that bring listeners closer to the music they love.

If you’d like to demo these award-winning NAD components, your local NAD dealer is ready to help.