NAD M23 V2 Stereo Power Amplifier

The NAD M23 V2 HybridDigital™ Stereo Power Amplifier represents over five decades of NAD amplifier innovation, combining precision engineering with cutting-edge Purifi Eigentakt™ Class D technology. This next-generation design delivers exceptional linearity, ultra-low distortion, and inaudible noise—ensuring transparency, clarity, and control at any listening level. Rated at 200 W per channel into 8 ohms (380 W into 4 ohms), the M23 V2 delivers effortless power and refined detail, with dynamic headroom that preserves every nuance of performance. Designed to integrate seamlessly into high-end systems, it embodies NAD’s MASTERS Series philosophy of uncompromising sound and elegant, functional design.

Features

• Second-generation HybridDigital Purifi Eigentakt™ amplifier technology
• Continuous power: 2 × 200 W into 8 Ω; 2 × 380 W into 4 Ω
• Dynamic power: 2 × 260 W into 8 Ω; 2 × 520 W into 4 Ω
• Bridged power: 700 W continuous into 8 Ω (mono)
• Virtually unmeasurable distortion and inaudible noise
• Ultra-low output impedance for superior loudspeaker control
• Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) auto-sensing inputs
• Three-position adjustable gain (Low, Mid, High)
• 12V trigger input/output with built-in one-second delay for surge protection
• Bridging capability for mono operation or dual-amplifier systems
• Rigid aluminum chassis with magnetic iso-point feet for vibration control
• Optimized for integration with the NAD M66 or M33 V2 in bridged or stereo configurations

Specifications

Performance

• Rated output power (stereo): >200 W × 2 into 8 Ω; >380 W × 2 into 4 Ω
• Rated output power (bridged mono): >700 W into 8 Ω
• Dynamic power: 260 W (8 Ω), 520 W (4 Ω)
• THD (20 Hz–20 kHz): <0.00069% (XLR), <0.0013% (RCA)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: >101.7 dB (1 W into 8 Ω), >127 dB (200 W into 8 Ω)
• Clipping power (stereo, 1 kHz, 0.1% THD): >210 W (8 Ω)
• Clipping power (bridged, 1 kHz, 0.1% THD): >770 W
• Peak output current: >25 A (1 Ω, 1 ms)
• Damping factor: >800 (8 Ω, 20 Hz–6.5 kHz)
• Frequency response (20 Hz–20 kHz): ±0.06 dB (stereo); ±0.054 dB (bridged)

Input & Control

• Input impedance: 56 kΩ + 200 pF (RCA & XLR)
• Gain (stereo mode): 19 dB (Low), 23.9 dB (Mid), 29.2 dB (High)
• Gain (bridge mode): 25.1 dB (Low), 30 dB (Mid), 35.2 dB (High)
• Input sensitivity (for 200 W in 8 Ω): 4.5 V (Low), 2.5 V (Mid), 1.4 V (High)
• Channel separation (1 kHz): RCA >97 dB / XLR >115 dB
• Channel separation (10 kHz): RCA >75 dB / XLR >96 dB
• Inputs: RCA, XLR (auto-sensing)
• Trigger connections: 12V in/out (1 s delayed output)

Power & Efficiency

• Amplifier topology: Purifi Eigentakt™ Class D
• Standby power: <0.5 W

Physical

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 435 × 133 × 381 mm
• Net weight: 9.7 kg
• Shipping weight: 17.5 kg
• Shipping dimensions (W × H × D): 569 × 258 × 519 mm