NAD Electronics CS1 Endpoint Network Audio Streamer
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About this item
Add high-quality streaming music to any sound system with the CS1 Endpoint Network Audio Streamer from NAD Electronics. Stream your music however you like, with up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution. Play music via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Bluetooth, with support for a variety of apps and services.
Stream How You Like
There are a multitude of ways to play music through the CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer. To begin with, you can use Bluetooth to pair the CS1 with a smartphone, tablet, or computer. The CS1 is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.3, SPP, HFP, HSP, HOGP.
Audiophile Grade
Regardless of how you stream or cast music to the CS1, you’ll love what you hear. Employing premium components throughout, the CS1 features an advanced differential digital section based on Texas Instruments PCM5142, a chip known for its extremely low noise, excellent dynamic performance, and immunity to clock jitter. It supports resolution up to 24-bit/192kHz and has MQA pass-through support for both digital outputs, enabling full MQA decoding and rendering by a compatible external DAC for playing Master Quality Authenticated music.
Well Connected
You can connect the CS1 to your home network via Wi-Fi or hardwire its Ethernet port to your network router or an access point. The CS1 has a pair of RCA line-level analog outputs for connection to a stereo receiver, integrated amp, preamplifier, or a pair of powered speakers. Alternatively, you can use the CS1’s optical or coaxial output to send digital audio at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution to powered loudspeakers with digital inputs, or to a home-theater receiver or external DAC.
Additional Features
Compact, minimalist design
Premium differential DAC design based on Texas Instruments PCM5142 DAC, with support for 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution audio
High-resolution streaming from Tidal
CD-resolution streaming with apple Airplay 2
Up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution with Chromecast
Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect support lets users cue up music on a smart device, then transfer playback to the CS1
DLNA support allows streaming at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution from any DLNA-capable music app
Roon subscribers can stream audio to the CS1 from their personal libraries and online services supported by Roon
NFC for easy Bluetooth pairing
- Features
- Dual Band Wi-Fi & LAN Ethernet Port
- Compact Design
- Stereo RCA, Digital Coax & Optical Out
- Texas Instruments PCM5142 DAC
Specifications
- USB I/O
1 x USB-C (Power Only) Female Input
- Audio I/O
1x 2RCA Output1x RCA S/PDIF Output1x TOSLINK Output
- Codecs Supported
FLAC, ALAC, LPCM, MP3, AAC/AAC+, AC3, Ogg Vorbis, HE-AAC, and WMA decode capability
- Sampling Rate
Up to 192 kHz
- Bit Depth
16 to 24
- Frequency Response
20-20 kHz ±0.3dB; 50 kHz -3dB
- THD + N
<0.03% 20-20 kHz -1dBFS output (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio
90 dB ref. 2V
- Other Input/Output
1 x 3.5mm 12V Trigger Input
- Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.2
- Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
- Power Source
USB (Included)
- AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
- DC Input Power
5 VDC at 1 A
- Power Consumption
0.5 W (Network Standby)
- Color
Black
- Dimensions
5.5 x 5.5 x 2.2" / 140 x 140 x 55 mm
- Weight
3.3 lb / 1.5 kg
- Package Weight
2.805 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12 x 8.6 x 2.9"