The NAD M10 Integrated Amplifier | A review of its sound quality.

This video is a short assessment of the NAD M10's sound. Without the influence of tone controls or room-correction software. If you would like to learn more about the M10's tech, specs, and features, then I would encourage you to check out the reviews listed below.

Intro music by: Windsheild - 'A little Longer'

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LINKS TO MORE INFORMATIVE REVIEWS:

Hans Beekhuyzen's review:

John Darkos review:

A review by Gordon Brockhouse of Soundstage:

Kates review at Son-Video:

#NAD #Audiophile #ZeroFidelity

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COMPONENTS THAT WERE USED IN THIS EVALUATION

AMD CD-777 SE

Harbeth P3ESR 40th Anniversary

Buchardt Audio S400

Klipsch Forte III

[SrDelbioLima]

I'm a owner of a NAD and I can tell that your description of the M10's sound looks to be the signature of the brand, it is quite common other folks describing their NAD amps with the same characteristics you just did, which I personally love.

[ZeroFidelity]

A unique 'review' of one very high tech boi. Complete with me blanking out at the 6:07 mark. :D So here are a couple talking points that I should have mentioned in the video:

- The noise-floor of the M10 is extremely low. The power supply is quiet and it produces no audible hiss when powered on .

- I did not lay down a definitive conclusion in this review because I never used the M10 as intended. I did not stream music to it. I did not mess with the EQ or explore it's room-correction software. My focus was purely on the natural, unaltered performance envelope of the product.

- I pronounce NAD as individualized "N - A - D" letters by choice. I don't like how NAD sounds out loud.

[buddyjenkins]

One important part of the M10 is that it comes with Dirac Live room correction. This makes a significant improvement in the sound of the unit.

[trekjudas]

I heard this amp in Ann Arbor and it's shockingly good! I heard it paired with a pair of Focal and the sound was warm and musical! Serious!

[rodneydangerfield]

Great video, Zero Fidelity!...Please provide a comparison video of the best integrated amplifier: 1) Naim Unity Atom, 2) NAD m10 v2 and 3) Cambridge EVO150...

[JPA]

thanks again for doing a review that is so in-depth on the actual performance of the amp. many times reviews will be all about the specs and features mostly with sound being last, or almost an afterthought. now in saying that, I think it might be a good idea if you did a video primer on the way that you (and other reviewers) describe sound. most of the time I understand what you mean but it might be a good ideaif you reintroduced what you mean by cool, or warm. forward or laid back side of neutral. today you got me with the "dry". there are so many descriptive words used in the reviews of speakers all having to do with temperature or color or texture. it took me a long time to figure out what any of that meant in relation to sound. what if we could have a video that just covers this, for either the newbies, or even guys like me who every once in a while hear a description that we dont fully understand.

[anjin_x]

This amp pairs extremely well with the Totem Sky Tower. It makes for a wonderful little setup.

[FroiValencia]

Hey Sean, great comments on the NAD, underrated amp as always. Been following you for a while now. Very fair and great reviews on really nice audio systems, not surprise with increasing subscribers to your channel. It would be nice if you can review the new Cambridge CXA 81 and how it compares to IOTAVX SA30 with PA30. I am sure there will tons of followers would like to know your thoughts on this. Again, PEACE!

[jimmytatro]

Can you make a review and share your thoughts on the naim uniti atom

[savanp]

Any recs for speakers for this - i have nad m10 just sitting and trying to figure what speakers to pair with this for good dynamic warm sound.

[Unicorn-ST]

@Zero Fidelity How is the Nad M10 sound compared with the PS Audio Spout100?

[banginghats]

Can you change the colour and brightness of the screen and get rid of the 'meters'? I like to listen to music without distractions, especially at night in subdued lighting.

[KeithHeinrich]

The review offers an accurate out of the box perspective. But then overlooks the not so secret superpower of Dirac integration which allows customisation of the sound. Thus, it can be tailored to your preference in a quite sophisticated way compared to just tweaking tone controls or DSP presets.

The reason for owning a streamer is access to all the music. The BluOS application is a thing of great beauty and a joy to interact with. Suddenly all my ripped CD collection is available at the flick of a finger. It's not Roon, but its not a million miles away from Roon either. Tis a shame you didn't go there as this is the thing that separates devices of this type rather than how they sound.

Circling back, it sounds sweet out of the box. Sure. But there is just so much more to this device that strikes a chord with those who stream in particular, and who just need a capable small form factor hub for their music.

Having said that I get why you have done it this way and taken time to provide other reviews (which I appreciate btw).

[seangray]

I wasn’t thinking about this until I got an M32. NAd’s PWM is exceptional.

[shuckylad]

You just perfectly described the M10 having lived with mine for the last 6 months.

[vma]

Thanks for the detailed review. do you recommend to drive a old Dynaudio speakers with 4 ohm? This is a difficult to drive bookshelf speakers. Can the M10 connect to a subwoofer? Thanks

[jochvomberg]

I use the Nad C 510 as Dac and the M 50 for streaming and CD.Conected with HDMI cable sounds best.In all German Hifi Magazins tested as top of the line and if you want something
better you have to pay two times the money.NAD is a secret champion.

[rufdymond]

Sat her in Aug 2021 and was just about to put an order in for this amplifier - and on the very day I was about to place my order they announce a M10 V2 so I suppose I’ll be waiting a little bit longer.

[richarddegannes]

Hello, Please advise which is better NAD or Parasound with Klipsch Cornwall IV speakers? Thanks.

[vorpane]

I really hoped you'd mentioned Dirac. Did you try it?