Welcome to a new edition of Meet the Gear, our ongoing series from The Audio Factory that takes you behind the design of today’s most impressive hi-fi components. Each edition spotlights products that combine innovation, craftsmanship, and convenience — made for both the seasoned audiophile and the curious newcomer.
This time, we’re diving into the NAD Masters M10 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier, a sleek, all-in-one powerhouse that delivers true audiophile performance in a beautifully modern form.
NAD Masters Series: M10 V2 - The Modern Heart of Your Hi-Fi System
The NAD M10 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier isn't just an amplifier; it's a complete sleek, modern audio system designed for the way we listen to music today. It elegantly combines a high-performance amplifier with a sophisticated network streamer; all wrapped in a beautiful stylish and user-friendly package.
The Edge of Excellence: Advantages of Choosing the NAD M10 V2
Opting for the NAD M10 V2 brings several distinct advantages to your audio setup:
- The "Just Add Speakers" Solution: The M10 V2 truly embodies the modern hi-fi philosophy of simplicity. It integrates amplification, streaming, DAC, and even room correction into a single, elegant component, minimizing clutter and simplifying setup.
- Exceptional Audio Performance: Leveraging NAD's renowned audio engineering the M10 V2 delivers a detailed, dynamic, and engaging sound quality that rivals traditional separates. The high-resolution audio support and MQA decoding ensure you hear your music at its best.
- Future-Proof Streaming Capabilities: With built-in BluOS, you gain access to a vast ecosystem of streaming services and multi-room possibilities. Regular software updates ensure compatibility with the latest services and features.
- Tailored Sound with Dirac Live: The inclusion of Dirac Live room correction is a significant advantage, allowing you to optimize the sound specifically for your listening environment, overcoming acoustic imperfections that can muddy the audio.
- Versatile Integration: The wide range of digital and analog inputs, along with HDMI eARC, ensures seamless integration with all your audio and video sources. The addition of Dolby Digital decoding further enhances its versatility for home theater applications.
Hear the Difference: Benefits for Your Listening Experience
The features and advantages of the NAD M10 V2 translate into tangible benefits for your enjoyment of audio:
- Immersive and High-Fidelity Sound: Experience your music with greater clarity, detail, and dynamic range, bringing your favorite artists to life in your living room.
- Optimized Sound in Any Room: Dirac Live ensures that you hear the most accurate and balanced sound possible, regardless of your room's acoustics, leading to a more enjoyable and immersive listening experience.
- Simplified and Clutter-Free Setup: The all-in-one design minimizes the need for multiple components and messy cables, creating a cleaner and more organized entertainment area. The M10 V2 is designed to evolve with your needs, offering scalability within the BluOS ecosystem and supporting the latest audio technologies.
- Enhanced Home Theater Experience: With Dolby Digital decoding and wireless surround capabilities, the M10 V2 can serve as a powerful and convenient hub for a modern home theater setup.
Unveiling the Power and Intelligence: Key Features of the NAD M10 V2
The NAD M10 V2 is packed with cutting-edge technology and thoughtful design:
- Hybrid Digital nCore Amplifier: At its core, the M10 V2 boasts a powerful and efficient Hybrid Digital nCore amplifier, delivering a continuous output of 100 Watts per channel into both 8 and 4 ohms. This ensures ample power to drive a wide range of loudspeakers with clarity and dynamics. Updated gain algorithms provide smoother and more accurate volume control.
- BluOS High-Resolution Multi-Room Streaming: Onboard is the highly acclaimed BluOS platform from sister brand Bluesound, providing access to over 20 streaming services, including popular options like Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD, Deezer, and more. BluOS enables high-resolution audio streaming up to 24-bit/192kHz and supports The multi-room capability allows you to connect and control other BluOS-enabled devices throughout your home.
- Dirac Live Room Correction: A significant feature is the inclusion of Dirac Live room correction. Using the supplied calibration microphone and the Dirac app, you can analyze your room's acoustics and optimize the M10 V2's output to minimize negative, resulting in a more accurate and focused soundstage tailored to your listening environment
- 7" IPS Colour LCD Touchscreen: The vibrant 7-inch touchscreen display on the front panel showcases album art, track information, and provides intuitive control over various settings and functions. A proximity sensor wakes the screen as you approach.
- Versatile Connectivity: The M10 V2 offers a comprehensive array of inputs and outputs:
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- Analog Inputs: 2 x RCA stereo inputs for connecting traditional sources like CD players or turntables (requires a separate phono stage for turntables).
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- Digital Inputs: Optical and coaxial digital inputs for connecting TVs, game consoles, or other digital sources. HDMI eARC: Enables seamless audio integration with compatible televisions, supporting high-quality audio return channel USB Type A Input: For connecting USB drives loaded with music files.
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- Two-Way aptX HD Bluetooth: Allows for high-quality wireless streaming to the M10 V2 from compatible devices and also enables the M10 V2 to transmit audio wirelessly to Bluetooth headphones.
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- Preamp Output: For connecting to an external power amplifier if you desire more power in the future.
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- Dual Independent Subwoofer Outputs: With updated gain algorithms for better integration with a wider range of subwoofers, allowing for a more impactful and balanced bass response.
- Dolby Digital Surround Decoding: A key upgrade from its predecessor, the M10 V2 now features Dolby Digital decoding, allowing you to create a wireless 4.0, 4.1, or 4.2 surround sound system by adding compatible BluOS wireless speakers for the surround channels.
The Verdict: Elevate Your Audio Experience with the NAD M10 V2
The NAD M10 V2 is a testament to the evolution of hi-fi audio. It masterfully blends high-performance audio with modern streaming convenience and intelligent features like Dirac Live room correction. Whether you're a seasoned audiophile seeking a streamlined system or someone looking to upgrade to a premium, feature-rich amplifier, the M10 V2 offers a compelling package of power, elegance, and versatility that will undoubtedly elevate your audio experience to new heights. It's more than just an amplifier; it's the intelligent and stylish heart of your modern sound system.
The NAD M10 V2 is proof that high-performance audio doesn’t have to mean complex setups or bulky gear. With powerful amplification, smart streaming, and advanced room correction in one elegant package, it brings the best of modern hi-fi to your fingertips. Whether it’s music, movies, or both — the M10 V2 stands as the intelligent, stylish heart of your home sound system.
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