phono stage to allow precise matching of most
popular Moving Magnet and Moving Coil phono
cartridges. Other refi nements have lowered noise
and improved the overload margin. Precision close
tolerance parts are used to achieve nearly perfect
RIAA response.
We’ve also improved the headphone amplifying
circuit to better drive studio quality high impedance
headphones. Taken together, these improvements
mark a sharp upturn in performance that simply
must be heard, to be fully appreciated!
Features
Unlike many high-end preamps that skimp on inputs
and features, the C 165BEE has all the fl exibility
you will ever need. Starting with 6 line level inputs
and the previously mentioned MC/MM phono input,
the C 165BEE also includes a superbly designed
tone control circuit. While tone control circuits in
general tend to hurt performance by adding noise
and distortion, the C 165BEE is a textbook example
of how to correctly implement high fi delity tone
controls. Affecting only the frequency extremes
they leave the critical midrange untouched. Their
moderate action is perfect for touching up the tonal
balance of all the less than perfect recordings in your
collection. A Tone Defeat switch quickly selects fl at
response and bypasses all the tone control circuitry.
A full function remote control also includes controls
for other NAD components allowing a ‘one remote’
solution for your NAD system.
Custom Installation Ready
With a 12V trigger output and IR inputs and outputs
on the rear panel, the C165BEE is ready to integrate
with CI control systems. Discrete On/Off codes and
direct access to inputs make programming easy.
Green Features
NAD has responded quickly and responsibly to the
new awareness of environmental damage caused
by human activity. The C 165BEE is manufactured
without the heavy metals that have been identifi ed
as harmful to the environment and manufacturing
processes meet the latest stringent international
standards. Standby power consumption is best in
its class at <1 watt.
Value
We don’t think you’ll fi nd another preamp with
the same pedigree, performance, and fl exibility
at anywhere near the low price of the C 165BEE.
Classic understated styling, superb build quality and
true engineering sophistication at an affordable
price; that’s the NAD difference.
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