You may have a legacy receiver that you’re looking to move on from, or you’re in the market for one that offers ultra-clean power, advanced room-correction software, and NADs signature sound. The NAD T758 is one I’d have on my shortlist next to the and .
This receiver is a high-end home theatre receiver manufactured by NAD Electronics, a Canadian company known for its high-quality audio products. It is a 7.1 channel AV receiver with support for 4K Ultra HD, HDR, and Dolby Atmos technology. I won’t spend much time talking about everything this thing possesses and can do, but I want to mention some key features you need to know:
- Equipped with the Dirac Live advanced speaker calibration system that helps fine-tune your system to match your room's acoustics best
- Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Has NADs signature ‘Modular Design Construction’ (MDC) technology that allows you to upgrade the system with new features as they become available
- Support for voice control platforms like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
If I had to pick one key feature I like most about this receiver, it’s the advanced room calibration with Dirac Live. This audio calibration system measures the acoustics of your room with the microphone that comes with it. It then fine-tunes your system's output to best match your space's unique sonic characteristics. It sounds complex, but this process is necessary to get the best sound for whatever room you’re setting your audio up in.
I want to mention the built-in BluOS wireless streaming technology, which I think is fantastic and the best universal remote controller. You obviously need to have BluOS-enabled devices to use it. The interface and user experience are just phenomenal. You can control the music from anywhere in your house using the BluOS Controller app for mobile devices, allowing you to group other BluOS-compatible wireless speakers and music players with the T 758 to fill every room with music. I’ve walked out of my living room to the garage, and the transition is seamless.
If you want NAD's signature sound quality, all while having a device that’s simple to operate, this is one receiver you want to consider.
Specifications
Power and processing:
- 7-channel amplifier
- 110 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
- Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
- Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for ultra-enveloping home theater sound
- DTS:X™ processing for an immersive, 3-dimensional soundstage
Digital and streaming music options:
- Features with included NAD BluOS Kit:
- Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music
- Supports MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, WMA-L, MQA, WAV, and AIFF file formats
- Multi-room expansion with Bluesound/BluOS wireless speakers and components
- Free BluOS controller app for iOS® and Android® devices
- Includes support for Amazon Music Unlimited, Spotify, TIDAL, Napster, Deezer, Qobuz, and more (subscription required for some services)
- Supports internet radio from TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, and Slacker Radio
Multi-room audio:
- Dual-zone capability with powered dual-room/dual-source output
- Surround back amplifier channels can be assigned to power speakers in Zone 2
- Using powered 2nd-room output allows 5.1-channel sound in the main room
- Zone 2 line-level outputs for use with an optional external amplifier
- Only analog sources can be played in Zone 2
Connections and control:
- HDMI 2.0 audio/video switching: 3 in, 1 out
- HDCP 2.2 technology ensures compatibility with 4K Ultra HD sources and TVs
- HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K TVs and HDR-encoded content
- Supports 4K Ultra HD video at up to 60 frames per second
- Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel)
- Front-panel 1/4" headphone jack
- 4 analog stereo RCA inputs, including 1 front-panel connection
- Digital audio inputs: 2 optical, 2 coaxial
- 7.1-channel analog audio inputs
- 7.1-channel analog audio preamp outputs for connecting optional external amplifiers
- Outputs for 7 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R)
- RS-232C and IR (infrared) remote connections for use with optional third-party controllers
- Rear-panel USB input
- 12-volt trigger output
- Switched 120-volt AC outlet for use with optional external component
- Detachable power cord
- Includes AVR 4 remote control for the main zone
- Includes ZR 7 remote control for Zone 2
Dimensions and warranty:
- 17-1/8"W x 6-13/16"H x 16-9/16"D
- Weight: 33.9 lbs.
- Warranty: 2 years
