{"product_id":"nad-m33-v2-master-series-bluos-streaming-amplifier","title":"NAD M33 V2 Master Series BluOS Streaming Amplifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the M33 V2, and what does it do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NAD M33 V2 is a Masters Series streaming integrated amplifier — an all-in-one component that combines a preamplifier, a digital-to-analog converter, a hi-res music streamer, an MM\/MC phono stage, a high-current headphone amplifier, room correction, and a 200-watt-per-channel power amplifier in a single chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the V2 — the second generation of NAD's flagship streaming amplifier. The original M33 launched in 2020 and quickly earned a Stereophile Recommended Component listing along with awards from What Hi-Fi?, Sound \u0026amp; Vision, AVForums, and Future Audiophile. The V2 launched at High End Munich in May 2025, building on that legacy with second-generation Purifi Eigentakt amplification, an upgraded ESS Sabre ES9039PRO DAC, a next-generation ESS ADC, and timing-focused technologies from MQA Labs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M33 V2 sits at the top of NAD's integrated amplifier lineup. To complete a system, add speakers. That's it. The M33 V2 already includes everything else — and where it stops short, two MDC2 expansion slots let you add capability later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMasters-Tier Everything in One Box — Why the M33 V2 Exists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M33 V2 takes NAD's design philosophy to its furthest reach: combine reference-grade engineering across every stage of the audio path — amplifier, DAC, ADC, phono, streamer, room correction — and deliver them in one box. NAD's brief is rooted in modern neuroscience: humans can perceive timing differences between sounds down to seven microseconds. The V2's psychoacoustically tuned signal path, MQA Labs FOQUS technology, and upgraded ESS conversion target that timing precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it matter? How does it improve your listening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headline number is 200 watts per channel continuous into both 8 ohms and 4 ohms — conservatively rated, with dynamic peaks to 300 W into 8 Ω and 550 W into 4 Ω. That's flagship-tier headroom for any speaker in NAD's recommended pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ESS Sabre ES9039PRO is ESS Technology's current top-tier DAC chip — a meaningful step up from the ES9028 used in NAD's earlier Masters Series amps and the Classic Series C 389 \/ C 399. It supports hi-res playback well beyond what current streaming services deliver, with very low measured noise and very high linearity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirac Live Limited Bandwidth comes pre-loaded with the included calibration microphone. Dirac Live corrects timing and frequency response problems caused by your room's acoustics — standing waves, reflections, bass null points. The M33 V2 also supports the optional Dirac Live Bass Control license, which adds dual-subwoofer integration with independent calibration of each sub for the smoothest possible low end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor listeners building a serious system: the M33 V2 can be bridged with a second NAD M23 V2 power amplifier for 700 W per channel mono — a configuration that handles the most demanding speakers and largest rooms without breaking a sweat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's different about how it's built?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier section uses second-generation Purifi Eigentakt modules — the latest Class D modules from Bruno Putzeys' team at Purifi Audio, manufactured by NAD under license. Eigentakt's distinguishing trait is load-invariance: frequency response stays flat regardless of speaker load. The second-generation modules further reduce distortion and improve linearity compared with the original M33.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAC is the ESS Sabre ES9039PRO — a 32-bit, 8-channel DAC chip running in stereo mode. ESS designed it specifically for high-end audio applications, with proprietary technologies for noise shaping and clock jitter rejection. The M33 V2 pairs it with a next-generation ESS ADC for analog source conversion — a step many flagship amplifiers skip but that matters when running a turntable into a digital signal path with room correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNAD applies two MQA Labs technologies to the timing-critical parts of the signal chain: FOQUS (deblurs analog filters in the converters) and QRONO (improves timing precision in PCM conversion). These work with the upgraded ESS DAC and ADC to reduce time smear — the small timing errors that blur transient detail and spatial cues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MM\/MC phono stage is rated to compete with stand-alone units: SNR over 92 dB on MM and over 76 dB on MC, with THD+N below 0.003% on MM. An infrasonic filter suppresses subsonic noise from records without compromising bass response. RIAA equalization accuracy is ±0.2 dB across the audio band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo MDC2 expansion slots on the back let the M33 V2 evolve with new technologies — MDC2's two-way architecture means future modules can integrate cleanly with the rest of the signal path. The aluminum chassis with magnetic iso-point feet completes the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want a single-box, no-compromises system that handles streaming, room correction, phono, headphones, and 200-watt amplification — without buying separates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You stream music as your main source — Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD, Spotify, Apple AirPlay, internet radio — and want hi-res audio with Roon endpoint support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want Dirac Live applied to every source — streams, optical, coaxial, HDMI, analog — with the option to add full-frequency Dirac Live Bass Control for dual-subwoofer integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You play vinyl seriously and want a built-in MM\/MC phono stage that performs at the level of a stand-alone unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You watch a lot of TV through your stereo and want HDMI eARC so the TV remote controls volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You may want to scale up later — bridging the M33 V2 with a second M23 V2 in bridged mode creates a 700 W per channel system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You're integrating into a custom smart home — Control4, Crestron, Lutron, KNX, RTI, URC, iPort, Josh.ai, and Nice integration are all certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it connect to your system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog inputs: MM\/MC phono (RCA), one balanced XLR line input, one AES\/EBU XLR digital input, plus line-level RCA inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital inputs: two optical (Toslink), two coaxial S\/PDIF, HDMI eARC for the TV, USB Type A for thumb drives or external storage, AES\/EBU XLR for high-end transports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreaming and wireless: Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, BluOS multi-room (up to 64 zones).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreamp outputs: balanced XLR stereo pair and stereo RCA — let you bypass the internal power amp and run the M33 V2 as a streaming preamp into a separate power amplifier. Two subwoofer outputs (RCA) with selectable crossover frequency support 2.1 or 2.2 configurations; with Dirac Live Bass Control, the subs are independently calibrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor speakers: one pair of binding posts that accept bare wire, banana plugs, or spades. A dedicated high-current headphone amplifier with 2.2 Ω output impedance drives demanding planar-magnetic and low-impedance studio headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl: IR input, 12V trigger input plus two 12V trigger outputs for system sequencing. Apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. Voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri (through AirPlay 2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help building a system around the M33 V2? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEd Selly, \u003cem\u003eAVForums\u003c\/em\u003e, February 24, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVForums published the first major V2-specific review of the M33 V2. Ed Selly framed the V2 as a considered revision rather than a wholesale change — and on balance, that was the right call, given how strong the original was. The Class D weight reduction got attention, as did the seamless transition from music listening to TV audio via HDMI eARC. The publication's overall verdict: a true bargain at its price, capable of outperforming amps at much higher prices, with streamer, DAC, preamp, and Dirac included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound-Advice.online, February 12, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound-Advice.online's V2 review framed the M33 V2 as a tremendously clever device — but praised it most for never letting you sit admiring the cleverness, only the music. The publication highlighted the Eigentakt modules as the best Class D NAD currently offers, calling out the combination of self-oscillating Class D technology with novel feedback algorithms that eliminate harmonic and intermodulation distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDutchiee.tv, January 30, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDutchiee.tv reviewed the M33 V2 as a masterful \"do-it-all\" streaming amplifier — succeeding the original 2020 model with advanced circuitry and refined audio features. The reviewer credited the ESS Sabre-based DAC and advanced ADC combination for pure, distortion-free playback, and singled out the new FOQUS and QRONO technologies from MQA Labs as updates that reflect how humans actually perceive sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 3P (Earned Recognition) OMITTED: original-M33 Stereophile Recommended Component 2024 listing removed; no V2-specific named award has been issued yet. --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 3I (Video) OMITTED: no high-quality NAD-channel or verified reviewer YouTube video specifically for the M33 V2 surfaced during research. Re-check NAD's official YouTube channel before publishing. --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding your system around the M33 V2? Here are some great companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The M33 V2 has the power and refinement for high-end floorstanders in medium-to-large rooms. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/speakers\/floorstanding-speakers\/\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDemanding bookshelf speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Strong dynamic headroom and stability into low-impedance loads make the M33 V2 a good fit for current-hungry monitors. See our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/speakers\/bookshelf-speakers\/\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA NAD M23 V2 Power Amplifier for bridged-mono operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bridge the M33 V2 with an M23 V2 for 700 W per channel — flagship Masters Series performance at the highest power level NAD offers in stereo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e — The M33 V2's MM\/MC phono stage matches the level of stand-alone phono units. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/turntables\/turntables\/\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo subwoofers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dual sub outs with selectable crossover let you run two subs; with Dirac Live Bass Control, each is independently calibrated for the smoothest possible low end. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/speakers\/subwoofers\/\"\u003esubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — The high-current headphone amp drives planar-magnetic and low-impedance studio designs with authority. See \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/headphone-gear\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium speaker cables and interconnects\u003c\/strong\u003e — At this performance level, cable runs deserve attention. See \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cables\/speaker-cables\/\"\u003espeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cables\/interconnect-cables\/interconnects-with-rcas\/\"\u003eRCA interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cables\/interconnect-cables\/interconnects-with-xlrs\/\"\u003eXLR interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA power conditioner\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clean AC at the wall preserves the M33 V2's low-noise performance. Browse our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/electronics\/power-products\/power-conditioners\/\"\u003epower conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecond-Generation Purifi Eigentakt Amplification — 200 W Per Channel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNAD's implementation of the latest Eigentakt Class D modules from Purifi Audio. Continuous output is 200 W per channel into both 8 ohms and 4 ohms, with dynamic peaks to 300 W into 8 Ω and 550 W into 4 Ω. Eigentakt's load-invariant frequency response keeps the amplifier composed across any speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eESS Sabre ES9039PRO DAC + Next-Generation ESS ADC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M33 V2 uses ESS Technology's current flagship DAC chip — the ES9039PRO — paired with a next-generation ESS ADC for analog source conversion. The result is clean, low-noise conversion across all inputs, with timing precision NAD engineers specifically for psychoacoustic accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMQA Labs FOQUS and QRONO Timing Technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo signal-processing technologies licensed from MQA Labs work alongside the ESS DAC and ADC to reduce time smear — the small timing errors that blur transient detail and spatial cues. NAD frames this as bringing the listener closer to the original recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirac Live Limited Bandwidth Pre-Loaded — Bass Control Optional\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirac Live Limited Bandwidth license (room correction up to 500 Hz) comes pre-loaded with the included calibration microphone. The M33 V2 also supports the optional Dirac Live Bass Control license — independently calibrates two subwoofers for the smoothest possible low end. Five customizable Dirac memory profiles let you save configurations for different rooms or seating positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBluOS Streaming Built In — Hi-Res Multi-Room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluOS hi-res streaming runs natively on the M33 V2: Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD, Spotify, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect (added September 2025), internet radio, and 20+ other services. Up to 64 BluOS zones for whole-home multi-room. MQA decoding and rendering for hi-res streaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7-Inch Color Touchscreen Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright color LCD touchscreen handles source selection, volume, settings, and BluOS browsing right from the front panel — no smartphone required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHDMI eARC for TV Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDMI eARC connects the M33 V2 directly to your TV with a single cable. Once configured, the TV remote controls volume on the M33 V2 — so casual TV listening doesn't need a separate remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReference-Tier MM\/MC Phono Stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in MM\/MC phono input with accurate RIAA equalization (±0.2 dB), high overload margin, and an infrasonic filter that suppresses subsonic noise without compromising bass response. SNR \u0026gt;92 dB MM, \u0026gt;76 dB MC. Performance NAD specifies at the level of stand-alone phono units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Current Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA discrete, high-current headphone amplifier with 2.2 Ω output impedance and over 100 mW into 32 Ω drives demanding planar-magnetic and low-impedance studio designs with authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual MDC2 Expansion Slots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo MDC2 expansion slots on the back let the M33 V2 evolve as new technologies arrive. MDC2's two-way architecture means future modules integrate cleanly with the rest of the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBridgeable with M23 V2 for 700 W Per Channel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair the M33 V2 with a NAD M23 V2 stereo power amplifier in bridged-mono mode to create a 700 W per channel system — flagship Masters Series output for the most demanding speakers and largest rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart Home Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri (through AirPlay 2). Certified for Control4, Crestron, iPort, Josh.ai, KNX, Lutron, Nice, RTI, and URC integration. IR input, 12V trigger input, and two 12V trigger outputs for system sequencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMasters Series Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully machined aluminum chassis with magnetic iso-point feet. Free apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS with regular firmware updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eAmplifier Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eAmplifier Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHybridDigital Purifi Eigentakt (Class D, second-generation modules)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eContinuous Power Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e200 W into 8 Ω and 4 Ω (both channels driven)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDynamic Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e300 W into 8 Ω; 550 W into 4 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBridge Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBridgeable with NAD M23 V2 for 700 W per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eDAC, ADC \u0026amp; Digital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eESS Sabre ES9039PRO (32-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eADC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNext-generation ESS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSignal Processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMQA Labs FOQUS and QRONO timing technologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eMM\/MC Phono Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSNR (A-weighted, ref. 2 V preout)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;92 dB MM; \u0026gt;76 dB MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD+N (ref. 2 V preout, 1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.003% MM; \u0026lt;0.02% MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRIAA Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e±0.2 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eHeadphone Amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; 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font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNetwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (a\/c\/n)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTwo-way aptX HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMulti-Room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 64 BluOS zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRoom Correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDirac Live Limited Bandwidth (up to 500 Hz) included; calibration microphone in box; Dirac Live Bass Control license available separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eInputs \/ Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLine-level RCA, balanced XLR line, MM\/MC phono (RCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHDMI eARC, AES\/EBU XLR, 2 × optical (Toslink), 2 × coaxial S\/PDIF, USB Type A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePreamp Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBalanced XLR stereo pair, stereo RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSubwoofer Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × RCA with selectable crossover frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpeaker Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × stereo pair binding posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExpansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × MDC2 slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIR input, 12V trigger in, 2 × 12V trigger out; drivers for Control4, Crestron, Lutron, KNX, RTI, URC, iPort, Josh.ai, Nice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003ePhysical \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7-inch color LCD touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMachined aluminum with magnetic iso-point feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 years, parts and labor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the M33 V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust speakers, speaker cables, and Wi-Fi or Ethernet. The M33 V2 includes the streamer, DAC, ADC, MM\/MC phono, headphone amp, Dirac Live room correction, and 200-watt power amp. Plug in your speakers, network, and any sources, and you're playing music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the M33 V2 a good match for my speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M33 V2 delivers 200 W per channel continuous (300 W dynamic into 8 Ω, 550 W into 4 Ω) using load-invariant Eigentakt amplification. That suits a very wide range of demanding speakers in medium-to-large rooms. The right pairing depends on your specific speakers and listening tastes. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help you dial it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the differences between Class A, Class A\/B, and Class D amplifiers? Which one is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M33 V2 uses HybridDigital Purifi Eigentakt — a second-generation Class D design. Class A runs the output transistors fully on (clean, but hot and inefficient). Class A\/B blends both modes — the traditional analog approach, common in many expensive amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass D switches the output transistors rapidly. The benefit is very high efficiency and very low heat. Eigentakt is a modern Class D module from Bruno Putzeys' team at Purifi Audio, known for measurable performance at or beyond the best Class A\/B designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's different about the V2 versus the original M33?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V2 brings second-generation Purifi Eigentakt modules (further reduced distortion compared with the original M33), an upgraded ESS Sabre ES9039PRO DAC (replacing the ES9028), a next-generation ESS ADC for analog source conversion, MQA Labs FOQUS and QRONO timing technologies, refined bass management, and Dirac Live Bass Control support (optional license). The dual subwoofer outputs now have higher output than the original M33.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Dirac Live work on the M33 V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the included calibration microphone and the Dirac Live app to measure your room's acoustics. The app uploads correction filters to the M33 V2. The included Dirac Live Limited Bandwidth license corrects timing and frequency response up to 500 Hz — the range where the room's effect is largest. Five customizable Dirac memory profiles let you save configurations for different rooms or seating positions. An optional upgrade to Dirac Live Full Frequency is available from Dirac. The optional Dirac Live Bass Control license independently calibrates dual subwoofers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this have a built-in phono stage? What cartridges does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the M33 V2 has both moving-magnet (MM) and moving-coil (MC) phono inputs. SNR is over 92 dB MM and over 76 dB MC. Accurate RIAA equalization (±0.2 dB) and a built-in infrasonic filter suppress subsonic noise on records without compromising bass response. NAD specifies the phono stage at the performance level of stand-alone units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I connect my TV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the HDMI eARC input. Run a single HDMI cable from your TV's HDMI ARC\/eARC port to the M33 V2. Once paired with the TV's settings, the TV remote will control volume on the M33 V2 — no separate remote juggling for TV listening. Dirac Live applies to HDMI eARC audio too, since the M33 V2's MDC2-class signal path runs corrections on every input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I bridge this for more power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pair the M33 V2 with a NAD M23 V2 stereo power amplifier (or two M23 V2s) in bridged-mono mode. The configuration delivers 700 W per channel into 8 Ω — flagship Masters Series output for the most demanding speakers and largest rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat music services and streaming protocols does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluOS has integrated support for more than 20 services, including hi-res lossless from Amazon Music HD, Deezer, Idagio, Qobuz, and Tidal. The M33 V2 also supports Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect (added September 2025), Roon Ready, MQA decoding and rendering, and aptX HD Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to the M23 V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M23 V2 is a pure stereo power amplifier — it needs a preamp to feed it a signal. The M33 V2 is an all-in-one streaming integrated that includes everything (preamp, DAC, streamer, phono, headphone amp, room correction) plus a 200-watt power amp section. Pick the M33 V2 if you want one box that does everything; pick the M23 V2 if you already have a preamp (like the NAD M66) and want NAD's flagship stereo amp on its own. 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