NAD
Expected Sep 26, 2025
Features
Continuous Power Output: 2x200W into 8 ohms; 2x380W into 4 ohms
Dynamic Power Output: 2x260W into 8 ohms; 2x520W into 4 ohms
Bridged Power Output: 700W mono continuous into 8 ohms
Virtually unmeasurable noise, harmonic distortion, intermodulation distortion
Wide, flat frequency response into any loudspeaker load
Balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) auto-sensing inputs
Three-position adjustable gain control
12V trigger input and 12V trigger output with 1s delay from 12V input
What's in the Box?
Warranty
The NAD M23 V2 HybridDigital™ Stereo Power Amplifier represents the culmination of over 50 years of amplifier design and innovation in the high-end stereo amplifier category. It features NAD’s unique implementation of second-generation Purifi Eigentakt™ amplifier modules, which deliver unparalleled linearity regardless of the loudspeaker load, along with dramatic improvements to range, distortion, and noise. The result is even more transparent, detailed sound with pinpoint stereo imaging—at all listening levels and even with the most complex musical passages.
Conservatively rated at 200 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms and 380 watts per channel into 4 ohms, the M23 V2 is a reference power amplifier—a masterclass in sheer output, sonic clarity, and compatibility with even the most demanding speakers. Dynamic output of 2 x 260W into 8 ohms and 2 x 520W into 4 ohms ensures the tactile punch of your music is preserved and delivered effortlessly.
A part of NAD Electronics' prestigious master series, the M23 HybridDigital Stereo Power Amplifier uses cutting-edge amplification technology to deliver exceptional audio performance. The M23 features Purifi Audio's Eigentakt design, a once-in-a-decade innovation that virtually eliminates harmonic and intermodulation distortion. With no audible noise, the M23 delivers a completely black background and exquisite micro details. Conservatively rated at 2x200W continuous into 8 ohms and 2x380W into 4 ohms, the M23 can deliver live performance levels through any loudspeaker. For even greater power output, it can be bridged to operate as a mono amplifier, delivering up to 700 watts into 8 ohms. With its unique combination of hi-fi features, performance, and value, the M23 represents the new benchmark for the stereo power amplifier.
Dragon Cable Recommendation: We recommend pairing the NAD M23 Stereo Power Amplifier with the Black Dragon Interconnect Cable (RCA connectors), Black Dragon Speaker Cable, and Black Dragon Power Cable. The Black Dragon Interconnect Cable with RCA connectors will allow you to connect the M23 to other devices within your setup, like preamps, Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs), and network streamers. With a braided geometry and amazing shielding, this interconnect is a remarkable solution where noise isolation is key. For use in your home theater setup, our Black Dragon Speaker Cable is the perfect fit. It's a smooth, transparent-sounding cable that falls on the warm side of neutral, yet is very dynamic. It utilizes 4 x 11 AWG ultra-pure, slow-drawn annealed and enamel-coated copper conductors that smooth out the top end while adding bottom-end weight, making the midrange sound more musical. It's a great cable for vocals and a variety of music genres. Available in a variety of lengths and terminations, the Black Dragon Speaker Cable can be configured in standard, biwire, or biwire/biamp by custom request.
Lastly, we recommend powering the unit with the Black Dragon Power Cable. The Black Dragon Power Cable is the ultimate power cable designed to be dead quiet and reject all EMI and RFI interference. 4-11Awg Stranded high purity slow drawn Copper conductors are used per cable in a star Quad configuration. The cable has a single 100% coverage shield but can be doubled up for noisy environments plus it is relatively flexible. Pair the M23 with your favorite subwoofer and you’ve got the perfect hifi setup.
Pure Power & Power with Incredibly Low Distortion
With any loudspeaker load, the ideal amplifier will achieve vanishingly low distortion, ultra-high damping factor, and rock-solid stability. The M23 employs Eigentakt class-D amplifier modules manufactured by NAD Electronics under license from Denmark's Purifi Audio. Purifi's load-invariant design provides a wide, flat frequency response with noise, harmonic distortion, and IM distortion virtually unmeasurable at all frequencies and output levels. It outperforms previous class-D implementations by a significant margin, delivering transparent, detailed sound with an expansive soundstage and holographic imaging at all listening levels and with all types of program material—even during complex musical passages. Additionally, extremely low output impedance and correspondingly high damping factor are achieved for iron-clas control of the loudspeaker output.
The Eigentakt design is paired with NAD's very own high-performance switched-mode power supply, which can provide additional reserves of current when needed. Amazingly powerful and transparent, the M23 can deliver 2x260W of peak power into 8 ohms and 2x520W into 4 ohms. Tanks to Purifi's highly efficient Eigentakt design and NAD's proven switch mode power supplies, the M23 excels in all three areas—without the excess weight and cost of the old-fashioned linear power supplies and class-AB output stages used with traditional high-end amplifiers.
In a Class of its Own
The ideal audiophile amplifier will combine vanishingly low distortion, ultra-high damping, and rock-solid stability with any loudspeaker. While many amplifiers perform well in one or two of these areas, the NAD M23 power amplifier, featuring Purifi’s groundbreaking second-generation Eigentakt™ technology and NAD’s proven switch mode power supplies, excels in all of them. This design enables the M23 V2 to outperform typical Class D amplifier implementations, delivering unmatched musical performance and energy efficiency—all without the weight and heat of traditional analogue power stages. Thanks to NAD’s expert implementation, the M23 offers superior performance in power, transparency, and efficiency, making it a leading contender for the best amplifier in its class.
Designed for Seamless Integration and Flexibility
Equipped with single-ended RCA and balanced XLR stereo amplifier auto-sensing inputs, a three-position gain-control switch, and an intelligent 12V trigger input and output, the NAD M23 V2 Stereo Power Amplifier can be seamlessly integrated into a high-performance separates system—especially when paired with the NAD M66 BluOS Streaming DAC Preamplifier. The M23 V2 can also operate in bridged mode, delivering 700W of continuous power into 8 ohms. For those building a powerhouse system, two M23 V2 amplifiers can be paired in bridge mode, with a one-second delay built into the 12V trigger output to prevent surge spikes. Listeners can also pair the M23 V2 with the NAD M33 V2 integrated amplifier in bridged mode, creating a formidable setup with 700W per channel—ideal for hi-fi streaming amplifier enthusiasts looking for power and control with BluOS streaming capabilities.
Elegant and Practical
With its elegant all-alloy casework, the M23 V2 Stereo Power Amplifier showcases the premium design philosophy of the NAD MASTERS Series. Rigid panels and magnetic iso-point feet provide a rock-solid foundation for the M23 V2’s multi-layer circuit boards and intricate internal layout. The result is an amplifier that is as pleasing to the eye as it is thrilling to the ears. For listeners searching for a 200W power amplifier, or a system optimized for high-resolution audio, the M23 V2 delivers a distinctive combination of sonic authority, design finesse, and future-ready technology—setting a new benchmark in NAD Hi-Fi amplifiers.
Features
- Second-generation HybridDigital Purifi Eigentakt™ amplifier technology
- Continuous Power Output: 2x200W into 8 ohms; 2x380W into 4 ohms
- Dynamic Power Output: 2x260W into 8 ohms; 2x520W into 4 ohms
- Bridged Power Output: 700W mono continuous into 8 ohms
- Virtually unmeasurable noise, harmonic distortion, intermodulation distortion
- Wide, flat frequency response into any loudspeaker load
- Balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) auto-sensing inputs
- Three-position adjustable gain control
- 12V trigger input and 12V trigger output with 1s delay from 12V input
What's in the Box?
- M23 V2 Stereo Power Amplifier
- Manual
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Physical Specifications | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 x 133 x 396 mm (17 1/8 x 5 1/4 x 15 5/8 inches) |
| Net Weight | 9.7 kg / 21.4 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 17.5 kg / 38.5 lbs |
| Input Specifications | |
| Input Impedance | Single-ended: 56 kΩ + 200 pF Balanced: 56 kΩ + 200 pF |
| Stereo Mode Input Sensitivity | Low gain: 4.5V Mid gain: 2.5V High gain: 1.4V (for 200W into 8Ω) |
| Stereo Mode Gain | Low: 19 dB Mid: 23.9 dB High: 29.2 dB |
| Bridge Mode Gain | Low: 25.1 dB Mid: 30 dB High: 35.2 dB |
| Audio Performance Specifications | |
| Frequency Response | ±0.06 dB (stereo), ±0.054 dB (bridged) 20Hz-20kHz -3dB at 60kHz |
| THD (20Hz – 20kHz) | <0.00069% (XLR) <0.0013% (RCA) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >101.7 dB (1W into 8Ω) >127 dB (200W into 8Ω) |
| Channel Separation | @ 1kHz: RCA >97 dB, XLR >115 dB @ 10kHz: RCA >75 dB, XLR >96 dB |
| Peak Output Current | >25 A (into 1Ω, 1ms) |
| Damping Factor | >800 (ref. 8Ω, 20Hz to 6.5kHz) |
| Power Output Specifications | |
| Rated Output Power (Stereo) | 80W into 8Ω and 4Ω (20Hz-20kHz at rated THD, both channels driven) |
| Rated Output Power (Bridge) | >700W into 8Ω (20Hz-20kHz at rated THD) |
| Clipping Power (Stereo) | >210W (0.1% THD, 1kHz, 8Ω) |
| Clipping Power (Bridge) | >770W (0.1% THD, 1kHz) |
| IHF Dynamic Power (Stereo) | 8Ω: 260W 4Ω: 520W |
| IHF Dynamic Power (Bridge) | 1017W |
| Operating Specifications | |
| Standby Power | <0.5W |