The M23 V2 features the latest generation of Purifi Eigentakt™ modules, further reducing distortion and improving linearity across the entire output range. This allows subtle details and textures to remain audible, even during more complex passages. With extremely low output impedance and a high damping factor, the amplifier keeps loudspeakers working accurately, so instruments sound more defined and timing remains intact.
High output is only meaningful when it remains composed. The M23 V2 delivers continuous power with substantial dynamic headroom, allowing it to handle sudden changes in level without strain. Quiet passages remain clear, while louder moments retain their energy and impact without becoming congested. In bridged mode, the M23 V2 becomes a 700-watt monoblock, offering additional headroom for larger systems and more demanding loudspeakers.
Loudspeakers place varying demands on an amplifier, and the M23 V2 is engineered to respond reliably across them. Its wide bandwidth, low distortion, and high current capability allow it to deliver consistent output across different speaker types and loads. The result is tighter bass, clearer separation between instruments, and a presentation that remains composed even when the music becomes more demanding.
The M23 V2 is designed to integrate easily into high-performance systems. Auto-sensing balanced and single-ended inputs simplify setup, while the adjustable gain control allows precise matching with preamplifiers such as the NAD M66 or M33 V2. A 12V trigger with delay ensures reliable operation in multi-amplifier configurations, allowing the system to function seamlessly as one.
The M23 V2 combines NAD’s advanced switch-mode power supply with a rigid all-alloy chassis to deliver high current with efficiency and low heat. The internal layout is carefully arranged to minimise interference and preserve signal integrity. The result is consistent performance over long listening sessions, with an amplifier that remains efficient, dependable, and focused on the music.
| Input impedance (R and C) |
Single-ended: 56 kohms + 200 pF Balanced: 56 kohms +200 pF |
| Frequency response (1W into 8 Ohms) |
±0.06dB (20-20kHz) |
| Rated output power into 8 Ohms and 4 ohms(Stereo mode) |
>200W into 8 Ohm, >380W into 4 Ohm |
| Rated output power into 8 Ohms (Bridge mode, ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated |
>700W into 8 Ohm |
| THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
<0.00069% (XLR), <0.0013% (RCA) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>101.7 dB (1W into 8 Ohm) |
| Clipping power (Stereo mode, at 1 kHz 0.1 % THD) |
>210 W (0.1 % THD 1 kHz 8 ohms) |
| Clipping power (Bridge mode, at 1 kHz 0.1 % THD) |
> 770W |
| IHF dynamic power (Stereo mode, at 1 kHz) |
8 ohms: 260 W |
| IHF dynamic power (Bridge mode, at 1 kHz) |
1017W |
| Peak output current |
>25 A (in 1 ohm, 1 ms) |
| Damping factor |
>800 (ref. 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 6.5 kHz) |
| Frequency response |
±0.06 dB (stereo), ±0.054 dB (bridged) 20 Hz -20 kHz -3 dB at 60 kHz |
| Channel separation |
High gain RCA: >97dB, Low gain XLR: >115dB (1kHz) |
| Stereo Mode input sensitivity (for 200 W in 8 ohms) |
Low gain: 4.5V (low gain), 2.5V (Mid gain), 1.4V (High gain) |
| Stereo Mode Gain |
19dB (low), 23.9dB (mid), 29.2 (high) |
| Bridge Mode Gain |
25.1dB (low), 30dB (mid), 35.2 (high) |
| Standby Power |
<0.5W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D)* |
435 x 133 x 381 mm (17 1/8 x 5 1/4 x 15 “) |
| Net Weight |
9.7 kgs / 21.4 lbs |
| Shipping Weight |
17.5 kgs / 38.5 lbs |
| Shipping Size W x H x D |
569 x 258 x 519 mm (22 13/32 x 20 7/16 x 10 5/32 ”) |
| *Specifications subject to change without notice. |
