The NAD T 175 now comes with full High Definition decoding thanks to NAD’s innovative approach to upgrading your AV tuner preamplifier – Modular Design Construction (MDC). It is NAD’s insistence on creating products with remarkable sound quality at sensible prices that has made NAD the first choice among the most knowledgeable listeners from around the world. NAD’s ‘Music First’ philosophy dictates that we endow our Audio Video products with the same warm, involving sound quality that makes music listening so rewarding with our stereo components. This stands in stark contrast to our competitors who view Audio Video components primarily from a ‘content’ point-of-view, with sound quality far down the list of priorities. Yet the T 175 is second to none in terms of flexibility and up-to-the-minute digital technology.
Modular Design Construction NAD has developed a unique new (MDC) architecture that keeps pace with the fast changing world of digital formats by allowing connectivity and feature upgrades as new technology becomes available. This prevents premature obsolescence by keeping pace with the latest developments in high performance audio and video formats. Dealer installed hardware and software can add new connectivity and features at a future date, allowing your T 175 to grow as your needs and tastes develop. Most AV tuner preamplifiers require complete replacement with a new model to get the latest features. With NAD you only replace the module you want to upgrade - not the entire AV tuner preamplifier!
Separates vs. Receiver Separate components have always been used in professional applications and occupy the highest tier of performance for consumer electronics products. Simply put, the receiver concept makes compromises in performance and flexibility in favour of convenience and price. This is especially true for the power amplifier section of the receiver. The large power supply and output stage heat sinks of the power amp must be compromised to fit in the single chassis format of the receiver. These high power parts can also cause interference with the low-voltage sensitive circuits used in preamplifier, tuner, and decoder sections of the receiver. The T 175 combines all the control and decoding functions in one compact chassis, giving up nothing for the convenience of the receiver, yet gives a big jump in performance and flexibility by separating the power amp stages. The 5-channel NAD T 955 and the 7-channel T 975 power amplifiers are perfect accompaniments to the T 175.
Audio Performance Today’s advanced Surround Sound processsors require quality in the digital decoding stages, the video processing section, and in the power amplifier design for the best overall performance. The T 175 is an excellent example of the NAD Design Team’s expertise in all three areas. Not only that, but we have made many ergonomic refinements to simplify operation and make it more enjoyable to get all the performance from this magnificently capable AV tuner preamplifier.
Video Performance The T 175 features NAD’s newly developed HDMI repeater featuring Sigma’s VXP Image Processor. Both analogue and digital video sources can be selectively processed using Sigma’s advanced VXP algorithms. This is the best performing image processing engine we could find, and the T 175 is the lowest priced AV tuner preamplifier on the market featuring this advanced technology.
Flexibility The T 175 has all the flexibility required to serve as the command centre for even the most sophisticated Home Theatre and multi-room systems. A full suite of video switching caters to all the popular video formats (HDMI, Component Video, S-Video, and Composite Video). Digital inputs (including a handy front panel input) and outputs are available in both coaxial and optical formats to make it easy to attach all your digital sources for playback and recording. Digital Inputs are converted to analogue for use in Zone 2 and you can choose to convert unused audio/video outputs for Zone 3 and Zone 4 use with independent source selection and volume control.
Luxurious Simplicity All the capability and flexibility in the world is quite useless if the AV tuner preamplifier becomes too complicated to be operated by every member of the family. NAD has taken special measures to make operation of the T 175 as logical and straightforward as possible.
The included HTRC 1 remote handset is in itself an engineering tour de force. Able to control up to eight different components, an illuminated LCD screen clearly shows what device is selected and what command is being sent. It has illuminated buttons for easy operation in a low light environment, and the length of time the buttons are illuminated can be easily adjusted. Remote commands for products not already included in the HTRC 1’s memory can be easily taught to the HTRC 1. And the HTRC 1’s Macro function allows up to 64 individual commands to be triggered by pressing just two keys. With this feature, all of the commands required for watching a DVD, for example, are executed automatically by the HTRC 1’s Macro function. There is also a USB port that allows the HTRC 1 to be connected to a PC and using our freely downloadable program from the NAD website, you can program, customize, memorize and clone the HTRC 1.
Summary The T 175 offers remarkable performance and flexibility in a compact and simple-to-operate package. This multi-channel powerhouse will bring your favourite music and movies to life in your home entertainment room with an absolute minimum of fuss and a maximum of pure enjoyment.
