V3 doesn’t refer to its engine size, rather the new and forthcoming NAD Masters M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is an upgraded version of NAD’s kinda classic cube amp.
What’s new for V3 is pretty straight forward—a Moving Magnet (MM) phono stage, Dirac Live with optional Dirac Live Bass Control (coming “by end of 2024”), and a new DAC built around the 32-bit/768kHz ESS Sabre DAC.
Every rear panel tells a story, don’t it. The NAD M10 offers 100-watts-per-channel of output power in addition to all those ins and outs and being a NAD, BluOS invites you into the world of streaming and Roon, if you so desire.
The new NAD Masters M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier will arrive this Fall with a retail price of $2499.
For more information, visit the NAD website.
NAD Masters M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier Specifications
LINE INPUT, SPEAKER OUT
Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms: >100W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven)
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz): <0.03 % (250 mW to 100 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >85.1 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
Clipping power:
130 W (at 1 kHz 8 ohms 0.1 % THD)
>230 W (at 1 kHz 4 ohms 0.1 % THD)
IHF dynamic power:
8 ohms: 160 W
4 ohms: 300 W
Damping factor: >190 (ref. 8 ohms, 20Hz to 6.5kHz)
Frequency response: ±0.6 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Tone controls:
Treble: ±6.0 dB at 20 kHz
Bass: ±6.0dB at 60 Hz
Channel separation:
83 dB (1 kHz)
>70.5 dB (10 kHz)
Input sensitivity (for 100 W in 8 ohms):
Line In: 456 mV
Digital In: -13.23 %FSStandby power0.5W
DAC SECTION
Supported audio file formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
Hi-Resolution audio formats: MQA, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, Supports converted DSD playback via the BluOS desktop app (only)
Sampling rate: up to 24 bit/192 kHz
BluOS SECTION
Supported operating systems: Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Operating Systems and Mac OS X versions
User interface mobile operating system BluOS: BluOS – Free Android and iOS App available online at Google Play and Apple App store
Supported cloud services*: Amazon Music Ultra HD, Spotify, Tidal Max, Deezer, Qobuz, HDtracks, HighResAudio, Murfie, JUKE, Napster, Slacker Radio, KKBox, Bugs
Free internet radio*: TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise
Bluetooth quality: Bluetooth aptX HD built-in
Bluetooth connectivity: Two-Way (Receive and Headphone modes)
Network connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45, Wi-Fi 5
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Gross dimensions (W x H x D)**: 215 x 100 x 260 mm | 8 1/2 x 3 15/16 x 10 1/4 inches
Shipping weight: 5 kg (11 lbs)
NOTE
* – Supported audio file format, cloud services and free internet radio are subject to change without notice.
** – Gross dimension includes feet and extended rear panel terminals