NAD C162 manual Phono stage, Line level outputs, Tone Control, Physical Specifications

MMphono stage also can cope with a wide range of cartridges and operates entirely in Class A. The built-in infrasonic fi lter fi lters out unwanted rumble components from the turntable or record itself but without introducing any signifi cant group delays. To ensure accurate RIAA response the entire circuit uses 1% tolerance metal fi lm resistors and 2% tolerance capacitors.

Essentially the same circuitry used for the phono circuit is also used for both the line input and output stage: A modular FET amp operating in Class A. The line output stage is capable of driving 10V into 600 ohms. This, combined with the high input impedance of

the line input amplifi er (500k ohms) means that the C 162 can be combined with a vast range of sources and power amplifi ers. For the inputs themselves, the NAD engineers have opted for using relays rather then using electronic switching between sources. All input and output sockets are gold plated.

Often it is said that performance and convenience don’t go together, but the NAD Model C 162 is the exception to the rule. At this reasonable price, the Model C 162 deserves to partner with the fi nest of ancillary components.

Phono stage		Line level outputs
Phono R + C; MM	47kΩ + 470pF	Output impedance, Pre-amp	75Ω
Phono R + C; MC	100Ω + 1nF	Tape	Source Z + 1kΩ
Input sensitivity ref. 0.5V 1kHz; MM	2.1mV	Phones	100Ω
Input sensitivity ref 200mV; MM		Maximum output level; Pre-amp	>15V
Input sensitivity ref. 0.5V 1kHz; MC	115uV	Tape	>15V
Input overload 20Hz/1kHz/20kHz; MM	20mV/230mV/2V	Phones	190mV into 8Ω
Input overload 20Hz/1kHz/20kHz; MC	1.3mV/12mV/110mV	Tone Control
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted + cartridge); MM	80dB ref. 5mV	Treble	±5dB at 10kHz
Signal/noise ratio (Unweighted) MM		Bass	±5dB at 50Hz
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted + cartridge); MC	81dB ref. 0.5mV
RIAA accuracy; MM (20Hz - 20kHz)	± 0.4dB	Remote control	Yes
RIAA accuracy; MC (50Hz - 20kHz)	± 0.4dB	Physical Specifications
Line level inputs		Dimensions (W x H x D)	17 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 11 1/4”
Impedance (R+C)	500kΩ + 320pF		(435 x 80 x 285mm)
Sensitivity; ref. 0.5V	150mV	Net Weight	10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
Maximum input signal	17V	Shipping Weight	13.2 lbs (6 kg)
Signal/noise A-weighted	>100dB ref. 0.5V
Frequency response (-3dB 3Hz - 70kHz)	± 0.2dB
THD	0.01%

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