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•  Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital 

ProLogic IIx, DTS, DTS ES, DTS NEO:6, Matrix 7.1, 
EARS, Enhanced Stereo

•Stereo Bypass
•24 bit/192kHz DACs for all channels
•6 Video Inputs all S-Video and Composite, 2 Tape 

Loops

• Component Video, 3 Inputs and 1 Output

HDTV Compatible

•3 Audio Inputs, 1 Tape Loop
•6 Digital Inputs, 4 Coaxial, 2 TOS Link freely 

assignable

•2 Digital Outputs, 1 Coaxial, 1 TOS Link
•7.1 Analogue Input
•Analogue input levels are adjustable for best S/N 

ratio

•Pre-amp Outputs employ discrete component buffer 

amps for ultra-low output impedance and high 
current drive

•Zone 2 A/V Preout with independent source and 

volume

•RS-232 port interface for advanced control systems 

and software upgrades

•IEC Detachable Power Cable
•3 x 12V Trigger Outputs, 12V Trigger Input
•3 x IR Outputs, IR Input 
•All Inputs can be renamed, and preferred surround 

mode is saved

•5 Custom Scenario Presets store unique speaker 

setting (Bass Management) surround mode and tone 
control settings for instant recall

•HTR-2 - 8 Device Illuminated Learning Remote with 

Macro function

•ZR-2 Second  Zone Remote included, discrete codes 

for independent zone

For the enthusiast that seeks the highest levels of 
performance and fl exibility, NAD has created the T 163 
A/V Tuner Preamp. When matched with an NAD multi-
channel power amp, the T 163 clearly achieves NAD’s 
10/10 Rule: adding 10% more performance would increase 
the price by a factor of 10! Whether your primary interest 
is Hollywood movies, music videos, or just listening to 
music, the T 163 delivers on the NAD promise of creating 
an intense and involving home entertainment experience 
at a price that competes with “ordinary” components from 
the mass-market brands.

Separates vs. Receivers

Separate components have always been used in 
professional applications, and occupy the highest tier 
of performance for consumer electronics products. 
Simply put, the receiver concept makes compromises in 
performance and fl exibility in favor of convenience and 
price. This is especially true for the power amplifi er section 
of the receiver. The large power supply and output stage 
heat sinks of the power amp must be compromised to fi t 
in the single chassis format of the receiver. These high 
power parts can also cause interference with the low-
voltage sensitive circuits used in preamplifi er, tuner, and 
decoder sections of the receiver. The T 163 combines all 
the control and decoding functions in one compact chassis, 
giving up nothing to the convenience of the receiver, yet 
by separating the power amp stages gives a big jump in 
performance and fl exibility.

Features

The T 163 offers remarkable system fl exibility, with all 
audio, video and digital inputs freely assignable to a non-
volatile memory. Inputs can also be renamed to add a 
custom touch to your system. This is easily accomplished 
via the OSD (On Screen Display) or via the RS-232 and 
available PC program.

The T 163 also includes rear panel IR input and outputs in 
addition to a 2-way RS-232 communications port to allow 
easy interface to advanced control systems like Aegis 
and Crestron. With a Zone 2 audio and video output, 
the T 163 is really two components in one, allowing 

T 163 A/V Tuner Preamplifi er

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