AMPLIFIERS
NAD C 427
Stereo AM FM Tuner
AMPLIFIERS
NAD C 427
Stereo AM FM Tuner
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Experience superior radio reception with NAD’s innovative solution, the C 427. Say goodbye to the annoyance of static interference as this advanced system ensures crystal-clear sound quality, revitalizing the nearly century-old tradition of radio broadcasting. Boasting 40 programmable presets for your favorite stations, the C 427 guarantees a seamless and enjoyable radio-listening experience. Its Auto Search feature effortlessly stops at the strongest signals, eliminating the disruptive crackling of inter-station noise with the FM Mute function. Tracking your preset stations becomes hassle-free, thanks to the C 427’s ability to store information even when unplugged. Elevate your radio enjoyment with the C 427’s exceptional reception and user-friendly design, enhancing every aspect that makes FM radio an enduring source of gratification.
Experience superior radio reception with NAD’s innovative solution, the C 427. Say goodbye to the annoyance of static interference as this advanced system ensures crystal-clear sound quality, revitalizing the nearly century-old tradition of radio broadcasting. Boasting 40 programmable presets for your favorite stations, the C 427 guarantees a seamless and enjoyable radio-listening experience. Its Auto Search feature effortlessly stops at the strongest signals, eliminating the disruptive crackling of inter-station noise with the FM Mute function. Tracking your preset stations becomes hassle-free, thanks to the C 427’s ability to store information even when unplugged. Elevate your radio enjoyment with the C 427’s exceptional reception and user-friendly design, enhancing every aspect that makes FM radio an enduring source of gratification.
| Key Features | |
|---|---|
| Key Features RDS PS (Station name) and RT (Radio text) | 40 Station random presets (AM or FM) |
| Key Features VFL graphic display | MOS-FET RF Front End |
| Key Features RS-232 Interface | IR Input |
| Key Features NAD Full Function Remote Control | <0.5W Standby power consumption |
| FM Tuner | |
|---|---|
| FM Tuner Usable Sensitivity (98MHz) | 10dBμV |
| FM Tuner Signal/Noise Ratio | 65dB (60dBμV IHF-WTD Mono) |
| FM Tuner | 60dB (60dBμV IHF-WTD Stereo) |
| FM Tuner Frequency Response | ±1.5dB (20Hz – 15kHz, 60dBμV) |
| FM Tuner Channel Separation (60dBμV) | |
| FM Tuner 30Hz | 33dB |
| FM Tuner 1kHz | 40dB |
| FM Tuner 10kHz | 32dB |
| FM Tuner Capture Ratio (40dBµV) | 3dB |
| FM Tuner AM Suppression | 50dB (60dBμV, 100% Mod. FM, 30% Mod. AM) |
| FM Tuner Image Rejection (119.4MHz) | 70dB |
| FM Tuner I.F. Rejection (10.7MHz) | 70dB |
| FM Tuner Pilot Suppression (60dBμV) | 60dB |
| FM Tuner Total Harmonic Distortion | |
| FM Tuner Mono | 0.4% |
| FM Tuner Stereo | 0.8% |
| FM Tuner Auto Search Sensitivity | 24dBμV |
| FM Tuner RDS Decode Sensitivity | 26dBμV |
| AM Tuner | |
|---|---|
| AM Tuner Usable Sensitivity (999/1000kHz) | 55dBµV |
| AM Tuner Signal/Noise Ratio (5mV in) | 42dB |
| AM Tuner Total Harmonic Distortion (5mV in) | 1.5% |
| AM Tuner IF Rejection (450kHz) | 40dB |
| AM Tuner Image Rejection (F+2xIF) | 28dB |
| AM Tuner Selectivity | 20dB |
| AM Tuner Loop Sensitivity (20dB S/N) | |
| AM Tuner 999/1000Hz | 66dB |
| AM Tuner 603/300Hz | 66dB |
| AM Tuner 1404/1400Hz | 66dB |
| General Specifications | |
|---|---|
| General Specifications Standby power | <0.5W |
| General Specifications Gross Unit Dimension* (WxHxD) | 435 x 99 x 315mm |
| General Specifications | 17 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 12 7/16”** |
| General Specifications Net Weight | 4.6kg (10.1lb) |
| General Specifications Shipping Weight | 5.4kg (11.9lb) |
** Gross dimension includes feet and other extended front and rear panel terminals.
**Non-metric measurements are approximate.
Premium Reception Quality
Experience unparalleled FM radio broadcasting with NAD’s C 427, delivering superior reception in fringe areas with its highly sensitive RF Front End. Enjoy crystal-clear sound and minimal interference, making it the ideal choice for hassle-free and high-quality music listening.
Efficient Power Management
NAD prioritizes environmental sustainability with the C 427’s redesigned power supply, ensuring improved efficiency and ultra-low power consumption during standby. This eco-friendly approach aligns with NAD’s commitment to reducing environmental impact while still providing seamless remote activation and control interfaces.
Intuitive User Interface
Navigate effortlessly with the C 427’s intuitive 24-position rotary encoder knob, offering a quick and precise tuning experience. Accessing your 40 presets, a combination of AM and FM stations, is made convenient, with the system skipping any empty presets for swift and user-friendly operation.
Advanced Features for Optimal Performance
Enhance your radio experience with the C 427’s performance-driven features, including Auto Search for optimized tuning, “Blend” to reduce stereo separation noise, and FM Mute for eliminating inter-station noise. Benefit from the AM section’s clarity and minimal background noise, ensuring the highest quality for both FM and AM transmissions.
Premium Reception Quality
Experience unparalleled FM radio broadcasting with NAD’s C 427, delivering superior reception in fringe areas with its highly sensitive RF Front End. Enjoy crystal-clear sound and minimal interference, making it the ideal choice for hassle-free and high-quality music listening.
Efficient Power Management
NAD prioritizes environmental sustainability with the C 427’s redesigned power supply, ensuring improved efficiency and ultra-low power consumption during standby. This eco-friendly approach aligns with NAD’s commitment to reducing environmental impact while still providing seamless remote activation and control interfaces.
Intuitive User Interface
Navigate effortlessly with the C 427’s intuitive 24-position rotary encoder knob, offering a quick and precise tuning experience. Accessing your 40 presets, a combination of AM and FM stations, is made convenient, with the system skipping any empty presets for swift and user-friendly operation.
Advanced Features for Optimal Performance
Enhance your radio experience with the C 427’s performance-driven features, including Auto Search for optimized tuning, “Blend” to reduce stereo separation noise, and FM Mute for eliminating inter-station noise. Benefit from the AM section’s clarity and minimal background noise, ensuring the highest quality for both FM and AM transmissions.
Downloads
MANUAL
DATA SHEET
To download a copy of the firmware for your NAD unit please
contact support
OTHER
Control Integration
CONTROL 4
CRESTRON
URC
RTI
LUTRON
NICE/ELAN
Downloads
MANUAL
DATA SHEET
To download a copy of the firmware for your NAD unit please contact support
OTHER
Control Integration
CONTROL 4
CRESTRON
URC
RTI
LUTRON
NICE/ELAN
Experience superior radio reception with NAD’s innovative solution, the C 427. Say goodbye to the annoyance of static interference as this advanced system ensures crystal-clear sound quality, revitalizing the nearly century-old tradition of radio broadcasting. Boasting 40 programmable presets for your favorite stations, the C 427 guarantees a seamless and enjoyable radio-listening experience. Its Auto Search feature effortlessly stops at the strongest signals, eliminating the disruptive crackling of inter-station noise with the FM Mute function. Tracking your preset stations becomes hassle-free, thanks to the C 427’s ability to store information even when unplugged. Elevate your radio enjoyment with the C 427’s exceptional reception and user-friendly design, enhancing every aspect that makes FM radio an enduring source of gratification.
Experience superior radio reception with NAD’s innovative solution, the C 427. Say goodbye to the annoyance of static interference as this advanced system ensures crystal-clear sound quality, revitalizing the nearly century-old tradition of radio broadcasting. Boasting 40 programmable presets for your favorite stations, the C 427 guarantees a seamless and enjoyable radio-listening experience. Its Auto Search feature effortlessly stops at the strongest signals, eliminating the disruptive crackling of inter-station noise with the FM Mute function. Tracking your preset stations becomes hassle-free, thanks to the C 427’s ability to store information even when unplugged. Elevate your radio enjoyment with the C 427’s exceptional reception and user-friendly design, enhancing every aspect that makes FM radio an enduring source of gratification.
| Key Features | |
|---|---|
| RDS PS (Station name) and RT (Radio text) | 40 Station random presets (AM or FM) |
| VFL graphic display | MOS-FET RF Front End |
| RS-232 Interface | IR Input |
| NAD Full Function Remote Control | <0.5W Standby power consumption |
| FM Tuner | |
|---|---|
| Usable Sensitivity (98MHz) | 10dBμV |
| Signal/Noise Ratio | 65dB (60dBμV IHF-WTD Mono) |
| 60dB (60dBμV IHF-WTD Stereo) | |
| Frequency Response | ±1.5dB (20Hz – 15kHz, 60dBμV) |
| Channel Separation (60dBμV) | |
| 30Hz | 33dB |
| 1kHz | 40dB |
| 10kHz | 32dB |
| Capture Ratio (40dBµV) | 3dB |
| AM Suppression | 50dB (60dBμV, 100% Mod. FM, 30% Mod. AM) |
| Image Rejection (119.4MHz) | 70dB |
| I.F. Rejection (10.7MHz) | 70dB |
| Pilot Suppression (60dBμV) | 60dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | |
| Mono | 0.4% |
| Stereo | 0.8% |
| Auto Search Sensitivity | 24dBμV |
| RDS Decode Sensitivity | 26dBμV |
| AM Tuner | |
|---|---|
| Usable Sensitivity (999/1000kHz) | 55dBµV |
| Signal/Noise Ratio (5mV in) | 42dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (5mV in) | 1.5% |
| IF Rejection (450kHz) | 40dB |
| Image Rejection (F+2xIF) | 28dB |
| Selectivity | 20dB |
| Loop Sensitivity (20dB S/N) | |
| 999/1000Hz | 66dB |
| 603/300Hz | 66dB |
| 1404/1400Hz | 66dB |
| General Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Standby power | <0.5W |
| Gross Unit Dimension* (WxHxD) | 435 x 99 x 315mm |
| 17 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 12 7/16”** | |
| Net weight | 4.6kg (10.1lb) |
| Shipping weight | 5.4kg (11.9lb) |
*Gross dimensions include feet, extended buttons and rear panel terminals.
**Non-metric measurements are approximate.
Premium Reception Quality
Experience unparalleled FM radio broadcasting with NAD’s C 427, delivering superior reception in fringe areas with its highly sensitive RF Front End. Enjoy crystal-clear sound and minimal interference, making it the ideal choice for hassle-free and high-quality music listening.
Efficient Power Management
NAD prioritizes environmental sustainability with the C 427’s redesigned power supply, ensuring improved efficiency and ultra-low power consumption during standby. This eco-friendly approach aligns with NAD’s commitment to reducing environmental impact while still providing seamless remote activation and control interfaces.
Intuitive User Interface
Navigate effortlessly with the C 427’s intuitive 24-position rotary encoder knob, offering a quick and precise tuning experience. Accessing your 40 presets, a combination of AM and FM stations, is made convenient, with the system skipping any empty presets for swift and user-friendly operation.
Advanced Features for Optimal Performance
Enhance your radio experience with the C 427’s performance-driven features, including Auto Search for optimized tuning, “Blend” to reduce stereo separation noise, and FM Mute for eliminating inter-station noise. Benefit from the AM section’s clarity and minimal background noise, ensuring the highest quality for both FM and AM transmissions.
Premium Reception Quality
Experience unparalleled FM radio broadcasting with NAD’s C 427, delivering superior reception in fringe areas with its highly sensitive RF Front End. Enjoy crystal-clear sound and minimal interference, making it the ideal choice for hassle-free and high-quality music listening.
Efficient Power Management
NAD prioritizes environmental sustainability with the C 427’s redesigned power supply, ensuring improved efficiency and ultra-low power consumption during standby. This eco-friendly approach aligns with NAD’s commitment to reducing environmental impact while still providing seamless remote activation and control interfaces.
Intuitive User Interface
Navigate effortlessly with the C 427’s intuitive 24-position rotary encoder knob, offering a quick and precise tuning experience. Accessing your 40 presets, a combination of AM and FM stations, is made convenient, with the system skipping any empty presets for swift and user-friendly operation.
Advanced Features for Optimal Performance
Enhance your radio experience with the C 427’s performance-driven features, including Auto Search for optimized tuning, “Blend” to reduce stereo separation noise, and FM Mute for eliminating inter-station noise. Benefit from the AM section’s clarity and minimal background noise, ensuring the highest quality for both FM and AM transmissions.
Downloads
MANUAL
DATA SHEET
To download a copy of the firmware for your NAD unit please
contact support
OTHER
Control Integration
CONTROL 4
CRESTRON
URC
RTI
LUTRON
NICE/ELAN
Downloads
MANUAL
DATA SHEET
To download a copy of the firmware for your NAD unit please contact support
OTHER
Control Integration
CONTROL 4
CRESTRON
URC
RTI
LUTRON
