NAD T-585 high-end CD-SACD-DVD-Spieler CA NOU

Additional Information
Brand   NAD
Specifications  

    Dimensions (HxWxD) in mm 

        429x100x300

    Finish 

        Classic Grey and Titainium

    Frequency Response 1 

        4Hz to 44kHz

    Dynamic Range 

        128dB

    Digital Output 

        Coaxil Plus Optical plus HDMi

    Number of Disc's 

        One Disc

    Signal system DVD 

        PAL/NTSC

    Signal to noise DVD video 

        60dB

    Weight 

        9.5kgs


- The NAD T585 also incorporates High Definition Digital Interface (HDMI) with HDCP encryption, allowing high definition audio and video signals to be transferred between source components, processors, and video displays in a pure digital format. DVD Video can be watched in normal of progressive scan mode (providing your display supports progressive signal). When using HDMI connectivity, you will also take advantage of the Faroujda DCDi chip that effectively up converts standard (480 lines) to the High Definition formats of 720p or 1080i. Naturally, the NAD T585 also supports all the popular DVD-Video features such as fast and slow scan, multi-language, multi-angle, A-B repeat and last scene book marking. However, unlike many "universal" DVD players, the NAD T585 does not convert the SACD's SD format into CD's PCM format-which defeats the sonic advantage. Instead we keep separate DSD signal paths to maintain the highest level possible of DVD, CD and SACD audio quality.

With the proliferation of different optical disc formats, most people want just one player that will play them all. The NAD T585 is capable of playing most all the popular entertainment oriented optical disc format, including the high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD music formats. MP3 and WMA compressed formats are also decoded, offering surprisingly good sound quality when recorded at higher available bit rates. Your existing CD collection is also in for a major sonic upgrade when played back through the advanced electronics of the NAD T585.

DVD-Video can be watched in normal interlaced mode, or in progressive scan mode, providing your TV monitor supports this type of signal. If you have a high definition (HDTV) monitor equipped with HDMI inputs that support HDCP encryption, you can also take advantage of the Faroudja DCDi chip that will 'up convert' standard DVD (480 lines) to the HD formats of 720p or 1080i. These up converted formats are also available on the Analogue Component Video output.

DVD-Audio and SACD decoding take place on board with comprehensive bass management available for decoded signals. DVD-Audio uses high resolution 24 bit PCM signals and MLP 'lossless' compression to advance audio performance to unprecedented levels. SACD (super audio compact disc) is a different approach to high definition audio using the DSD (direct stream digital) technique to obtain a very realistic sonic presentation. Both techniques have their adherents, but thankfully, with the NAD T585, you don't have to take sides in the discussion about which format is better - you have both formats covered!

The NAD T585 includes the High Definition Digital Interface (HDMI) with HDCP encryption, allowing high definition audio and video signals to be transferred between source components, processors, and TV Displays in a pure digital format. This eliminates the distortion producing conversions between digital and analogue by keeping the signal in the digital domain. Before the advent of HDMI, it was mandated that high definition audio and video signals could only be transferred using an analogue format. Naturally, the NAD T585 supports all the popular DVD-Video features, such as fast and slow scan, multi-language, multi-angle, A-B repeat, and last scene book marking. The ergonomically designed remote handset puts all these features right under your thumb for easy and convenient operation. Easy integration with advanced control systems, such as AMX and Crestron, is made possible using the rear panel IR input, 12V trigger input, and RS-232 port.

Unlike many Universal Players that convert SACD's DSD format into CD's PCM format, thus defeating the sonic advantage of DSD, separate signal paths for the DVD and SACD audio maintain the highest possible levels of DVD, CD and SACD sound quality. Digital audio outputs for CD and DVD (unless restricted by copy protection) are available in both coaxial, and optical (TosLink) SPDIF formats, as well as I/2 S digital formats via the HDMI output. DVD Audio uses the Dolby licensed MLP lossless compression to produce PCM formatted high resolution signals with 24 bits and up to 192kHz sample rates. MLP perfectly shrinks the very high data rates of DVD-Audio - up to 13.8 Mbps - to the DVD limit of 9.6 Mbps without losing any data. This compares with data rates of approximately 1.5 Mbps for CD, and as little as 0.03 Mbps for MP3 encoded audio. Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic decoding is also included, as is support for MP3 and Windows Media Audio.

The NAD T585 uses audiophile quality 24-bit, 192-kHz audio D/A converters. These devices are well protected from noise caused by even minute fluctuations in current from the power supply. The level of quantization noise within the frequency range is uniform for all frequencies and very well suppressed. This D/A converter ensures that all the sound you hear is as clear and noise free as possible. High speed FET output devices keep all the detail present in high resolution SACD and DVD-Audio formats, perfectly intact.

Digital Bass Management is available for all surround sound formats. This prevents bass frequencies from overloading and distorting your speakers by 'redirecting' them to your subwoofer which is specially designed to handle the lowest octaves. When playing DVD-Video, DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD sources, it is possible to preset speaker configurations. The crossover point is selectable with 12 dB high and 24 dB low pass filter slopes.

The NAD T585 features a Dual Discrete Video Circuit (D.D.V.C.) for the highest possible picture quality via the Component Video output. An extremely high-speed video D/A converter is a very critical component in generating superior quality video playback from DVD.

The NAD T585, therefore, uses the high quality Analogue Devices 12-bit, 216-MHz video DAC and a second 10-bit, 27MHz DAC from Cirrus Logic to ensure highly accurate playback of delicate, low-level video signals. This produces a vivid picture that is faithful in every detail. Over sampling of 4x is achieved for Progressive and 8x for interlaced video signals, allowing more detailed D/A conversion. Higher quality picture reproduction is also possible thanks to a filter with flexible 'shutout characteristics' that is used for the analogue filter in the latter stage. Furthermore, the NAD T585 uses two separate video D/A converters to process Progressive and Interlaced signals. This eliminates mutual interference between the Progressive and Interlaced signals and allows both a Standard Definition and a High Definition picture to be output simultaneously - a great feature for sending video to a second viewing zone.

Progressive Scan features the DCDi processor by Faroudja. Progressive Scan technology represents a vast improvement over the interlaced scanning method used in normal TV broadcasts and other conventional applications, as it can process around twice as much video data to produce a sharper, noise-free picture with finer details. Video images are faithfully displayed with optimum naturalness and beauty.

A wealth of picture quality adjustment functions, including Contrast, Brightness, Hue, Sharpness, Black Level and Gamma, can all be adjusted using the intuitive On Screen Display.

    Plays DVD-V, DVD-A, DVD+R, DVD-R, VCD, SVCD, SACD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
    HDMI Output for HD video and audio
    Faroudja DCDi circuit for 480i (DVD standard) video upconversion to 420p, 720p or 1080i
    Component Video Output with Progressive Scan option
    S-Video and Composite Video Output
    12 bit 216MHz video DAC from Analogue Devices
    10 bit 27MHz video DAC from Cirrus Logic
    Coax and TosLink optical digital audio outputs
    Bass Management for DVD-A and SACD
    Separate 2 channel and 5.1 channel analogue outputs
    Dolby Digital and DTS decoding
    HDCD, MP3, and WMA decoding
    24 bit 192kHz DACs
    RS-232 port
    IR Input
    12V Trigger Input
    DVD 6 Remote Control