NAD CS1
Network audio player - Hi-Res Audio - MQA - DAC 24 bits/192 kHz - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Ethernet - AirPlay 2
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NAD's CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer is a reference network audio player at an affordable price. It allows you to add music streaming to any stereo or home cinema system. You can also set up a space-saving music system for your living room.
Network audio player - Hi-Res Audio - MQA - DAC 24 bits/192 kHz - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Ethernet - AirPlay 2
Compact, minimalist design for exceptional sound
NAD' s CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer is a benchmark network audio player at an affordable price. It allows you to add music streaming to any stereo or home cinema system. You can also set up a space-saving music system for your living room or home office by connecting the CS1 to a pair of powered speakers. The CS1 supports the most popular network streaming protocols, including Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, DLNA and Roon mobile and computer apps, so you can control playback using the music apps you use every day. The CS1 uses audiophile-grade components and can play high-resolution audio at up to 24-bit/192kHz.
A totally Plug and Play Hi-Res Audio experience
With its compact, minimalist design, the NAD CS1 has a pair of line-level analogue RCA outputs for connection to a stereo receiver, an integrated amp, a preamplifier or a pair of powered speakers. You can also use the CS1's optical or coaxial output to send digital audio to an AV receiver, external DAC or pair of powered speakers with digital input, at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution.
You can connect the CS1 to your home network via Wi-Fi or wire its Ethernet LAN port to your network router or access point, or use Bluetooth to pair the CS1 with your mobile device.
broadcast from any application!
You don't need to install any special applications to listen to music via the NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer. Thanks to Bluetooth, you can stream audio from any application on your smartphone, tablet or computer.
You'll get even better sound via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. The CS1 supports AirPlay 2, so you can stream audio in CD resolution from any app on an iPhone, iPad or Mac, or from an iTunes library on a Windows PC. With Chromecast, you can choose the music you want to listen to in any Cast-compatible application on a mobile device or personal computer, then transfer the playback to the CS1 at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution.
Spotify and Tidal subscribers can listen to music in their Spotify and Tidal apps, then transfer the playback from their device to the CS1. Roon subscribers can play music from their digital libraries and streaming services supported by Roon.
Premium sound
The CS1 features an advanced differential digital section based on the Texas Instruments PCM5141 DAC, a design known for its wide dynamic range, low noise and immunity to clock jitter. It supports up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution and has MQA pass-through support for both digital outputs, allowing full decoding and rendering by a compatible external DAC for playback of Master Quality Authenticated music.
Streaming doesn't get any easier than this. Pair the NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer with your mobile device or connect it to your home network, then use your favourite apps to choose the music you want to listen to. Then sit back and enjoy great high-fidelity sound.
Key features :
- Hi-Res Audio network player
- ARM Cortex -A53 processor, Quad-Core, 1.5GHz per Core
- Compatible with 24-bit/192kHz audio processing and MQA pass-through support
- Network: Wi-Fi AC Dual Band, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet
- Stereo analogue, optical digital and coaxial digital outputs
- High-end differential DAC design, based on the Texas Instruments PCM5141 DAC
- High-resolution music streaming from Tidal
- Apple AirPlay 2 support allows you to stream in CD resolution from any audio application on an iPhone, iPad or Mac.
- Chromecast support enables playback at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution from any Cast-compatible application on a smartphone, tablet or personal computer.
- Support for Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect allows users to listen to music on a smart device and then transfer the playback to the CS1.
- DLNA support enables streaming at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution from any DLNA-compatible music application.
- Roon subscribers can stream audio to the CS1 from their personal libraries and online services supported by Roon.
Select your criteria
General information |
Product name |
NAD CS1 |
Brand |
NAD Electronics International | |
Model |
CS1 | |
Main characteristics |
Audio server type |
Network player |
Wireless |
Yes | |
Supported audio format(s) |
AIFF | |
| FLAC | ||
| MQA | ||
| OGG Vorbis | ||
| Opus | ||
| WAV | ||
| AAC | ||
| MP3 | ||
| WMA | ||
| WMA Lossless | ||
Interface with the computer |
Ethernet - RJ45 Female | |
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
D/A converter |
24 bits / 192 kHz | |
Remote control |
No | |
Network |
Network standard(s) |
10/100/1000 Mbps |
Wireless network standard(s) |
Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Wi-Fi AC | ||
DLNA certification |
Yes | |
AirPlay certification |
Yes | |
AirPlay 2 |
Yes | |
Screen |
LCD screen |
No |
Touch screen |
No | |
Color display |
No | |
Connectivity |
Audio outputs |
Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female) |
| Audio stereo (2x RCA Female) | ||
| 1 X Subwoofer (1x RCA) | ||
| 1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical | ||
Additional connector(s) |
Trigger 12V | |
| USB Type C | ||
Physical characteristics |
Color |
Black |
Width |
140 mm | |
Height |
55 mm | |
Depth |
140 mm | |
Weight |
1.5 kg | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
Product referenced on 14 Jun 2023
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