NAD M51 Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTIONGETTING STARTEDTHANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD.M51 Direct Digital DAC is another excellent product that exemplifies NAD’sunique Direct Digital technology. The M51 uses a very powerful processingengine that operates at much higher speed and with much greateraccuracy than typical D-to-A converters. Running at 108 MHz, the M51resamples the incoming PCM (pulse code modulated) signal and convertsit to PWM (pulse width modulation) with a sampling rate of 844 kHz. Theconversion process from PCM to PWM completely eliminates any jitterpresent at the incoming signal. And because of M51’s very high speed clockand mathematical precision of its reconstruction filters of M51, the resultingaudio signal is totally free of digital artifacts like ringing.As with all our products, NAD’s “Music First” design philosophy guidedthe M51 design that it can confidently promise you both state-of-the-arttechnology and audiophile-quality music listening for years to come.We encourage you to take a few minutes now to read right through thismanual. Investing a little time here at the outset might save you a gooddeal of time later, and is by far the best way to ensure that you make themost of your investment in the M51.One more thing: We urge you to register your M51 ownership on the NADWorldwide Web site:http://NADelectronics.com/salonFor warranty information contact your local distributor.NAD SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY TECHNICAL OR USERINTERFACE DISCREPANCIES IN THIS MANUAL.THE M51 OWNER’SMANUAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.CHECK OUT THE NAD WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF THEM51 OWNER’S MANUAL.WHAT’S IN THE BOXPacked with your M51 you will findMasters Series Accessories box containing the following• Two detachable mains power cord• M50 remote control with 2 AA batteries• M51 Quick Start Guide sheetSAVE THE PACKAGINGPlease save the box and all of the packaging in which your M51 arrived.Should you move or otherwise need to transport your M51, this is by far thesafest container in which to do so. We’ve seen too many otherwise perfectcomponents damaged in transit for lack of a proper shipping carton, soplease: Save that box!CHOOSING A LOCATIONChoose a location that is well ventilated (with at least several inches to bothsides and behind), and that will provide a clear line of sight, within 25 feet/8meters, between the M51’s front panel and your primary listening/viewingposition - this will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications.5ENGLISHFRANÇAISESPAÑOLITALIANODEUTSCHNEDERLANDSSVENSKAРУССКИЙ