NAD T163 - Manual (Page 2)

fully independent programs to be played in two different rooms
simultaneously. We even supply a ZR-2 remote handset to control
all Zone 2 functions from the local or remote location via IR sensors.
NAD has addressed two of the most common complaints
with advanced surround sound systems: the inability to make
adjustments ‘on-the-fl y’ without entering a complex menu system,
and the inability to have different speaker settings for different
types of source material. With direct access to channel volumes on
the HTR-2 remote control, it is easy to make fi ne level adjustments
to the subwoofer, center channel, and surround channels without
stopping the movie or music to enter the speaker set-up menu. A/V
Presets allow you to store up to fi ve unique speaker confi gurations
for instant recall. Input section, speaker selection and size,
crossover frequency, level, distance, and surround mode can all be
adjusted to suit and saved to the non-volatile A/V Preset memory.
Naturally, all the popular surround decoding formats are supported,
including the latest 6.1 and 7.1 programs from Dolby and DTS. In
addition to Dolby ProLogic II and DTS Neo:6, NAD has included
four custom modes for listening to 2 channel stereo music on
a surround sound speaker system. EARS places the listener in
the audience, with a solid front stage and a very natural acoustic
envelopment best enjoyed with acoustic recordings. Matrix
7.1 uses all 7 channels to place the listener “on stage” with the
musicians, right in the middle of the action. Stereo Enhanced
1 simultaneously directs the stereo signal to both front and
rear speakers for maximum SPL (sound pressure level). Stereo
Enhanced 2 redirects the front channels to the rear channels for late
night or background music listening.
Performance
The primary reason for choosing Component Hi-Fi is to enjoy
the highest levels of sonic performance, and for this the T 163
delivers in spades! Whether decoding Dolby or Digital 5.1, 6.1
or 7.1 surround formats, creating multi-channel surround from
two channel sources with EARS or ProLogic II, or simply listening
to HDCD encoded CD’s in pure Stereo, the T 163 delivers the
precision, accuracy, and musical integrity that has been an NAD
hallmark for the last 30 years. Vanishingly low distortion under real
world conditions means that the promise of the spec sheet is easily
realized in the listening room, due to the high performance 24 bit/
192kHz DACs and discrete component buffer amps for the preamp
outputs.
Special attention has been paid to all aspects of the engineering and
design of the T 163 to give the highest performance for the money.
From the wide bandwidth video switching, to the highly accurate
digital processing and digital to analogue conversion and analogue
amplifi cation, parts selection and circuit layout has been optimized
for the best possible sound quality. Even the FM/AM tuner offers a
high level of sonic performance and signal pulling capability thanks
to its MOS/FET front end, PLL tuning, and accurate IF stage. This is
topped off with an easy to program 30 station preset memory and
RDS display.
Bass Management is comprehensive, offering 4 th order low pass
and 2nd order high pass fi ltering with adjustable frequency from
40Hz to 200Hz in 20Hz increments. And with NAD’s unique A/V
Preset feature, you can easily set up different bass management
scenarios for different types of music or movies.
Value
You can pay several times the T 163’s price, but it will be very
diffi cult to top the performance or fl exibility offered in this
extraordinary component. The T 163 is really two components
in one, with its Zone 2 output (with independent AV source
switching and volume) making the T 163 capable of controlling two
independent systems at the same time! We even provide a Zone 2
remote handset with unique IR codes.
Upgradable fi rmware and extensive connection options make
the T 163 an investment that won’t soon become obsolete. As a
command center combined with one of NAD’s award winning
power amplifi ers, the price to performance ratio is nearly
untouchable by competing systems, and even rivals NAD’s own
more costly components.