14-05-2025
NAD Reveals Highly Anticipated Masters Series Models At High-End Munich
The new NAD M33 V2 is an updated version of the well-regarded M33 Masters streaming amplifier from ... More NAD.
It's been a while since NAD Electronics announced any new products in its Masters Series, but the venerable audio brand, which was founded in 1972 and is owned by Canada's Lenbrook Group, has launched two new NAD Masters Series products at this week's High-End Munich Show for premium audio products.
The two anticipated additions to NAD's Masters Series are the M33 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier and the M23 V2 Stereo Power Amplifier. The two new models build on the legacy of NAD's original M33 and M23 incorporating their innovative digital architecture, sonic performance and enhanced connectivity, but with some updates and enhancements.
The original NAD Masters M33 combined audiophile-grade sound with the convenience of modern streaming. Now the M33 V2 raises the bar by incorporating MQA Labs' new FOQUS and QRONO technologies, alongside an ESS SABRE ES9039PRO DAC, a next-generation ESS ADC and Gen 2 Purifi Eigentakt amplifier modules. NAD says the M33 V2 has been engineered for absolute timing precision and musical integrity throughout its entire signal chain.
The new NAD M33 V2 Masters is an all-in-one streamer and amp that uses BluOS for music streaming ... More platforms.
'NAD is the first company to address psychoacoustic timing issues along the entire signal path,' says Cas Oostvogel, NAD's Product Manager. 'With the M33 V2, we've eliminated distortion, not just in the traditional sense, but in the way human ears perceive sound timing—delivering a listening experience that's more nuanced, more accurate, and more emotionally engaging.'
Standout features on the M33 V2 include FOQUS ADC and QRONO DAC, both developed by MQA Labs, another company acquired by the Lenbrook Group. The technologies provide more accurate signal conversion while preserving the timing, nuance and spatial cues of their predecessors.
The new M33 V2 has an ESS ES9039PRO DAC with ultra-low distortion and a wider dynamic range. It's also Dirac Live Bass Control-ready for more precise subwoofer integration and optimized room response. Finally, it also has XLR pre-outs plus a higher subwoofer output level.
The M33 V2 streaming amplifier from NAD has all the inputs and outputs most people need, including ... More XLR outputs for using with the M23 V2 Power Amplifier.
With BluOS multi-room streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, aptX HD Bluetooth, HDMI eARC, and support for major smart home platforms, the M33 V2 has enough technical versatility to enable it to slot into almost any home audio setup.
The second new NAD product announced at High-End Munich is the NAD Master M23 V2 Stereo Power Amplifier. Following on from the original M23, with its reputation as a high-value, high-performance power amplifier, the new M23 V2 has the latest Eigentakt modules from Purifi, combined with NAD's amplifier design expertise and system-friendly enhancements. NAD claims the M23 V2 has authoritative dynamics and displays extremely low distortion levels.
With an output of 200W per channel into 8Ω—or 700W bridged—the M23 V2 makes a suitable companion for ... More the new NAD M33 V2 or M66 preamp.
With an output of 200W per channel into 8Ω—or 700W bridged—the M23 V2 is designed to be a suitable companion for boosting the new NAD M33 V2 or M66 preamp, creating an ultra-high-performance and flexible audio system.
Key enhancements on the updated M23 V2 include refreshed Eigentakt modules with refined timing and distortion suppression. There is also a 12V trigger output with timed delay for simplified daisy-chaining with multiple amps. It also prevents surge spikes. There are balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs for integration into a wide range of audio setups
The output of the M23 V2 doubles when it's used in mono mode for maximum system headroom. NAD says the new power amplifier also excels in dynamic power, load-invariance and musical transparency.
Rear view of NAD's new M23 V2 Power Amplifier.
When used together, the NAD M33 V2 and M23 V2 provide an end-to-end NAD solution that has NAD's Masters Series philosophy of benchmark innovation, intuitive control and sonic performance that rivals boutique brands but without the price markup. Whether the units are used as a simple two-channel reference system, a high-performance smart home setup or a premium audio installation, NAD claims both units can deliver unmatched results.
The Masters Series incorporates NAD's belief in performance without excess. Both the M33 V2 and M23 V2 have aluminum casework with magnetic ISO-point feet and precision-machined detailing.
'The future of hi-fi lies not just in lowering distortion, but in understanding how humans perceive sound,' says Oostvogel. 'We've optimized timing from file source, to DAC, to amplifier, to your room. That's where the magic and true enjoyment happen.'
The NAD M33 V2 will be available from August 11, 2025, and priced at $5,999 / £4,999 / €6,499. The NAD M23 V2 will be available at the same time and will carry a price tag of $3,999 / £3,499 / €4,499.
