NAD C 546BEE CD Player with USB

NAD C 546BEE CD Player

5-Star rated CD Player. Every aspect of sonic performance is enhanced and refined making the C 546BEE the ideal companion to our C 356BEE amplifier or any system in need of a performance upgrade.

With the worldwide acclaim and numerous awards for the C 545BEE’s outstanding performance and value, it is fair to ask why NAD would “mess with success”. However, NAD has never rested on its laurels and development is ongoing at the NAD Lab. We launch new models when we feel a significant improvement has been achieved. Such is the case with the C 546BEE. Besides more refined cosmetics, the circuit layout and component choices have been extensively updated. The cumulative effect of these changes is dramatic, improving low frequency slam and extension, while maintaining the pace and timing for which our CD players are so lavishly praised. Image depth and scale are further enhanced while retaining the timbral accuracy and lucid harmonic structure of its predecessor.

• CD, CD-R and CD-RW Compatible
• USB Input supports external memory and audio rates up to 384kbps
• MP3 and WMA decoding
• NAD CD-8 Full Function Remote Control
• Wolfson 24-bit Digital-to-Analogue Converter
• Coaxial/Optical Digital Output
• Low Output Impedance
• Toroid Power supply with Separate Power Regulators for Analogue and Digital Sections
• VFL Display with CD text
• Selectable Track, Time and Repeat
• Repeat Mode for Single Track or Entire CD
• Program Play up to 20 Tracks
• Random Play
• External IR Input
• 12V Trigger Input
• <0.5 watt Standby consumption
• Detachable AC cord

General Specifications

Output Level

Analogue

2.2 ±0.2V

Optical

-22.5 ±3.5dBm

Coaxial

650 ±150mV

Frequency Response

±0.3dB (ref. 0dB 20Hz-1kHz

±0.5dB (ref. 0dB 5Hz-20kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.01% (ref. 1kHz, Audio LPF)

Signal/Noise Ratio

118dB (ref. 1kHz, A-weighted LPF Stop, Pause)

Channel Balance

±0.5dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz)

Dynamic Range

95dB

Channel Separation

>90dB

De-emphasis

-3.73 to -5.336dB (ref.0dB 1kHz, 5kHz)

-8.04 to -10.04dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz, 16kHz)

Linearity

±0.01dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz at -3dB)

±0.02dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz at -6dB)

±0.02dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz at -10dB)

±0.05dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz at -20dB)

±0.15dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz at -60dB)

USB

Output level

2.2 ±0.2V

Frequency Response

±1dB (ref. 0dB 20Hz – 16kHz)

Total Harmonic Distortion

<0.03% (ref. 0dB 1kHz, Audio LPF)

Signal/Noise Ratio

118dB (ref. 1kHz, A-weighted Pause)

Power Consumption

Standby Power

<0.5W (120V/230V)

Idle Power

9W

Weight & Dimensions

Gross Unit Dimensions* (WxHxD)

435 x 89 x 306mm / 17 1/8 x 3 9/16 x 12 1/16 inches**

Net Weight

4.9kg (10.8lb)

Shipping Weight

6.3kg (13.9lb)

^{*Gross dimensions include feet, extended buttons and rear panel terminals.}

^{**Non-metric measurements are approximate.}