NAD T785, T775 Any info???

[djpheer]

Does anyone have any information on these new recievers coming out from NAD? Supposedly they will have HDMI to accept DTS HD and Dolby Tru HD while passing 1080P. They should be out soon, but I really cant find much more information than this. Prices? Wattage? Anyone?!

 

[davo]

Check this out

http://blog.ultimateavmag.com/ces2007/011007NAD/

As you can see it only supports HDMI 1.1.

 

[Seth=L]

http://blog.ultimateavmag.com/ces2007/011007NAD/

As you can see it only supports HDMI 1.1.

The logos on the unit for DTS and Dolby look different. This is very strange.

 

[bommai]

Here is the text of an email I got from my local NAD dealer.

The new range of NAD receivers will become available later this year. The first to include HDMI switching will be the T775 at $2499. This will be followed by the T765 in April at $1999 and finally by the T755 in May at $1299. The T755 will be the lowest cost NAD with HDMI. It will have 3 inputs with one output and will not convert analog video input to HDMI since that corrupts the picture unless it is a $2000+ video scaler.
The T755 will also include the best version of the Audissey auto set-up system. The power will be NAD's Power Drive amp rated at 80 watts with all channels driven. The processor features a new generation TI IC incorporated into the design. The new 5 series receivers are not a new version of old models, rather a newly designed platform altogether.

 

[serrada]

I talked to karen at NAD a couple of weeks ago and she said the would hit stores the end of May.

Is that correct that all they are going to be is HDMI 1.1?

 

[billy p]

Hehe

took their time to deliver customers HDMI and now offer us 1.1 when 1.2 is the norm & 1.3 around the coner! I'll pass, thank you very much. Make mine a DENON at that price.

 

[bommai]

took their time to deliver customers HDMI and now offer us 1.1 when 1.2 is the norm & 1.3 around the coner! I'll pass, thank you very much. Make mine a DENON at that price.

I have owned a Denon before and I can confidentally say that it does not hold a candle to the power and clarity of a NAD. So, instead of looking at just the HDMI 1.1 vs 1.3, you have to hear it side by side to make the decision.

 

[wire]

I have owned a Denon before and I can confidentally say that it does not hold a candle to the power and clarity of a NAD. So, instead of looking at just the HDMI 1.1 vs 1.3, you have to hear it side by side to make the decision.

Oh No
Dont start that here , almost all here think Amp sections sound the same .

 

[davo]

Coming to the party!!

I would personally pitch in the extra money ($200 maybe?) just to make sure it had at least v1.2a/v1.3!!

Why do they muck around with this, just do the damn thing right the first time!!!!!!! (Insert smily that expresses angst!)

 

[Kolia]

I would personally pitch in the extra money ($200 maybe?) just to make sure it had at least v1.2a/v1.3!!

Why do they muck around with this, just do the damn thing right the first time!!!!!!! (Insert smily that expresses angst!)

Is the sound quality "more better" with a HDMI vs Coax or TOSLink ?

If not, why carry the video signal thru one more component (the receiver) instead of going straight to your tv ?

 

[billy p]

I have owned a Denon before and I can confidentally say that it does not hold a candle to the power and clarity of a NAD. So, instead of looking at just the HDMI 1.1 vs 1.3, you have to hear it side by side to make the decision.

Oh right, its the all channels driven fallacy. FYI I heard the T753 in person and still bought the Denon. Now if your talking separates I'm with you.

 

[dis]

As far as I know these receivers are HDMI 1.3 equipped, I'll probably upgrade to a T775 when it gets released.

Modular Construction

The NAD T 785, T 775, T 765 AV receivers and T 175 pre-pro share an entirely new electro-mechanical configuration. This places important circuitry on five fully independent, modular circuit cards, including separate cards for digital audio and HDMI, component video, analog video, and 2-channel, and multichannel analog audio. The obvious advantages of this scheme include serviceability and expandability, and easy and cost-effective introduction of new technologies. For example, if and when the Dolby True HD and/or DTS Master lossless multichannel formats become fully useful standards of high-definition discs or other recordings, NAD will make upgraded processing available. With modular construction, and since the three models already have the HDMI v1.3 in place, this can be made practicable and affordable.

Source: http://nadelectronics.com/news/NADs-New-AV-Components

 

[Seth=L]

They apparently have HDMI 1.3, but none of the advanced audio processing features. I see no where on NADs site that would indicate any audio processing, scaling, or converting processes either.

 

[EconoPUndit]

Does anyone have any information on these new recievers coming out from NAD? Supposedly they will have HDMI to accept DTS HD and Dolby Tru HD while passing 1080P. They should be out soon, but I really cant find much more information than this. Prices? Wattage? Anyone?!

I purchased a NAD T775 last Saturday at Chicago's renowned Saturday Audio Exchange.

Its out of the box sound seemed to have all the advantages of the NAD t773 I traded-in, but slightly less of a midrange emphasis and slightly more detail and (for want of a better word) "crispness."

I had trouble with the Audyssey automatic setup/equalization because (a) my speakers are all Maggies and (b) Sunday afternoon traffic generates a high level of ambient noise in my apartment. In quieter surroundings (5am the next morning) things went more smoothly. The system adjusted itself and set its appropriate calculated equalization.

I am still getting used to the new equalized sound. I listen only to classical music and regularly attend live performances. To me the "equalized version" genuinely sounds more like the "real thing" than the same music with equalization turned off.

Two problems remain. I am waiting for NAD tech support to respond with some help with these.

1. I get a massive "POP" whenever the equalization is engaged and a cable channel is changed. The sound is not trivial -- to me it sounds loud enough to damage a speaker and is certainly startling and disturbing every time it takes place.

2. Even though NAD provides software (internet download) for programming the receiver's accompanying learning remote, nowhere is there any mention of how one can obtain, purchase, find, build, etc., the required cable to connect the remote to one's computer.

 

[Fusion]

http://www.audioadvisor.com/products.asp?dept=13&pagenumber=2&sort_on=title&sort_by=

The new NAD receivers. Click on the one you want, there is a fair bit of info posted for each.

 

[3db]

Oh right, its the all channels driven fallacy. FYI I heard the T753 in person and still bought the Denon. Now if your talking separates I'm with you.

NAD does deliver the rated power to all channels whether or not the test is a fallacy or not. I can hook up a NAD to any 4 ohm speaker and not worry about it going into protection mode unlike Denon or Yamaha. Make no mistake about NAD. Their amplifier sections are 2nd only to dedicated power amps.

With respect to features, well thats a different story. NAD is a little slow in the up take there.

 

[tedhontz]

Nad

I'm looking into a receiver that'll run my BG Radia 520 ribbon speakers. I currently have a Yamaha RX-V3300 receiver that has a 4 ohm switch on it and I've been driving 4 ohm speakers with it for almost 5 years now and it has NEVER went into protection mode so the above post is wrong. I want a receiver with HDMI and preferably ethernet music switching. I do want a receiver with warmer sound compared to the Yamaha's colder sound. I'm looking at a NAD receiver or the Denon AVR-4308CI. Any suggestions??

 

[3db]

I'm looking into a receiver that'll run my BG Radia 520 ribbon speakers. I currently have a Yamaha RX-V3300 receiver that has a 4 ohm switch on it and I've been driving 4 ohm speakers with it for almost 5 years now and it has NEVER went into protection mode so the above post is wrong. I want a receiver with HDMI and preferably ethernet music switching. I do want a receiver with warmer sound compared to the Yamaha's colder sound. I'm looking at a NAD receiver or the Denon AVR-4308CI. Any suggestions??

I'm happy that your Yammy is able to drive them with out tripping. But I still stand but what I say. The amp sections (more correctly, the power supplies of NAD) are more robust than that of Yamaha or Denon

 

[tedhontz]

I am sure the quality in most areas are better on the NAD but their technology is way behind and their website is terrible for getting information on the unit and images. I'd still like to see the remote and a clearer image of the rear unit. Also, is the unit really black/black or is it more dark gray? I want it to match all of my components. I also notice an ethernet jack on the unit so will it stream audio? No mention of this on their website and it's a feature I'd really like to have. I've got my choices narrowed down to 1. Yamaha RX-V3800. 2. Onkyo TX-NR905. 3. Denon AVR-4308CI. 4. NAD T785. and finally 5. Pioneer ELITE VSX-94TXH. I am leaning toward the pioneer elite based on reviews. It is 4 ohm stable which my speakers are 4 ohm and it has THX and looks much nicer than the NAD. Reviews are excellent with the only complaint being a weak GUI. Any feedback is appreciated as I will be making my purchase in a week or less.

 

[3db]

I am sure the quality in most areas are better on the NAD but their technology is way behind and their website is terrible for getting information on the unit and images. I'd still like to see the remote and a clearer image of the rear unit. Also, is the unit really black/black or is it more dark gray? I want it to match all of my components. I also notice an ethernet jack on the unit so will it stream audio? No mention of this on their website and it's a feature I'd really like to have. I've got my choices narrowed down to 1. Yamaha RX-V3800. 2. Onkyo TX-NR905. 3. Denon AVR-4308CI. 4. NAD T785. and finally 5. Pioneer ELITE VSX-94TXH. I am leaning toward the pioneer elite based on reviews. It is 4 ohm stable which my speakers are 4 ohm and it has THX and looks much nicer than the NAD. Reviews are excellent with the only complaint being a weak GUI. Any feedback is appreciated as I will be making my purchase in a week or less.

The THX just adds unecessary price to a receiver. Your reason for 4 ohm stability is enough of a reason to get the Pioneer if you so choose it