NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer

NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer

What You Need to Know

Add Hi-Res Streaming to Any System—In Minutes

The NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer gives any amplifier, receiver, or pair of powered speakers instant access to virtually every music streaming service—in true high resolution. About the size of a sandwich, the CS1 connects to your network, plugs into any spare input, and disappears into your system.

If your beloved amp predates streaming, the CS1 is the simplest, most affordable way to bring it into the modern era.

Streams from the Apps You Already Use

The CS1 needs no proprietary app and no learning curve. Press play in the apps you already know: AirPlay 2 from any Apple device, Chromecast built-in from Android and Google apps, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and full Roon Ready certification for Roon users. Bluetooth 5.2 with NFC tap-to-pair covers everything else.

Your phone is the remote. Your streaming account is the library. The CS1 just delivers the sound.

True Hi-Res Playback with MQA Decoding

Over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, the CS1 plays PCM audio up to 24-bit/192kHz and includes a full MQA decoder. A quad-core processor and a Texas Instruments PCM514x differential DAC handle conversion with a clean, detailed, natural balance that far outclasses typical budget streaming gadgets.

Analog and Digital Outputs

Stereo RCA outputs feed any analog input on your amp or powered speakers. Prefer your own DAC? Coaxial and optical outputs pass the digital signal straight through. A 12V trigger output can even wake your system automatically when the music starts.

Classic NAD Value

For over 50 years, NAD has been the brand that delivers genuine hi-fi performance without the luxury markup. The CS1 continues that tradition: no display, no remote, no extra app to maintain—just the engineering that matters, at a price that doesn’t.

Building Your System

Connect the CS1 to any amplifier, receiver, integrated amp, or powered speakers with a spare analog or digital input. Setup takes minutes over dual-band Wi-Fi 5 or wired Ethernet, and the compact chassis tucks behind or beneath almost any component.

Features & Specifications

Every Major Streaming Platform
AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, and DLNA.

Hi-Res 24-Bit/192kHz Playback with MQA
Full MQA decoding and a TI differential DAC for clean, natural sound.

Bluetooth 5.2 with NFC Pairing
Tap to pair for quick playback from any guest’s phone.

Analog and Digital Outputs
RCA line out, plus coax and optical to feed an outboard DAC.

12V Trigger Output
Wakes your system automatically when playback begins.

Compact, Simple, Affordable
5.5-inch chassis, USB-C powered, no app of its own to learn.

Specifications

•          Type: Network Audio Streamer / Endpoint

•          Streaming: AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, DLNA/UPnP

•          Bluetooth: 5.2 with NFC Pairing

•          Playback: PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz; Full MQA Decoding

•          DAC: Texas Instruments PCM514x Differential

•          Network: Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5, Ethernet

•          Outputs: Stereo RCA, Coaxial, Optical, 12V Trigger

•          Power: USB-C (5V adapter included)

•          Dimensions: 5.5“W x 2-1/16”H x 5.5"D

•          Weight: 3.3 lbs

•          Finish: Black

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to download a special app?
No—that’s the CS1’s charm. It appears as a playback device inside Spotify, Tidal, Roon, AirPlay, and Chromecast-enabled apps you already use.

Can I use the CS1 with my own DAC?
Yes. The coaxial and optical outputs deliver the digital stream untouched, so the CS1 can serve as a pure network transport for any DAC you choose.

How does it compare to the Bluesound Node?
The Node adds the full BluOS multiroom platform, a dedicated control app, and broader features at a higher price. The CS1 focuses on doing one thing brilliantly: getting hi-res streams into your system for less.

Who is the CS1 designed for?
It’s ideal for anyone with a quality amp or powered speakers who wants effortless, genuinely hi-res streaming without spending more on features they won’t use.

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