SOLD--Nad M51 Master Series Dac-- SOLD

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quadman

SOLD--Nad M51 Master Series Dac-- SOLD
« on: 24 Mar 2016, 11:36 pm »
SOLD my NAD M51, I am the original owner.  I purchased this in Dec 2013, it was my introduction to computer audio.  I have the original box and remote control.  Firmware is the favorite 1.39.  If needed I believe I can also supply on a usb drive firmware 1.41 and 1.43.  Condition is excellent with no visible marks that I can see on the top, front or side panels.  It came into my system and has been in my rack since day 1.  ASKING PRICE $999, I will pick up paypal fees and pay Conti USA Shipping, ground.  If you want insurance, and you do, thats on you

I had this dac sounding just excellent in my system and up sampled all music to 24/176 or 24/192 depending on which filter I used in HQPlayer.  I have purchased a dac that can up sample or play DSD so I no longer have need for this Dac.  Perhaps its most versatile use would be a perfect partner in a 2.0 audio/video set up as it has HDMI in and HDMI pass thru out.

Dac is located in E. Tennessee if you want to hear how wonderful this dac can sound I would welcome any visitors.  Combined with an AQ jitterbug and up tone regen the sound became really special.

Here's a link to mfg webpage
http://nadelectronics.com/products/masters-series/M51-Direct-Digital-DAC

and a link to Stereophile's review of unit
http://www.stereophile.com/content/nad-m51-direct-digital-da-converter#P8dHSizsw5FV9OJj.97

A couple of lousy phone photos below





« Last Edit: 14 Apr 2016, 12:58 am by quadman »

audio.bill

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Re: Nad M51 Master Series Dac
« Reply #1 on: 25 Mar 2016, 12:25 am »
I have no personal connection or experience with the seller, but this is the lowest price I've seen listed for this excellent and highly reviewed DAC, GLWS!

wilsynet

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Re: Nad M51 Master Series Dac
« Reply #2 on: 25 Mar 2016, 12:51 am »
It's a great DAC, no doubt about it.

quadman

Re: Nad M51 Master Series Dac
« Reply #3 on: 25 Mar 2016, 01:52 pm »
Thanks guys, yes I agree whole heartedly this dac is excellent.  I just wanted to add I have a 100% rating on both audiogon and ebay.  My handle on Agon is quadman and on ebay ilovetubes.

Be well

targa02

Re: Nad M51 Master Series Dac
« Reply #4 on: 27 Mar 2016, 09:15 pm »
The sonics of this DAC was preferred by both my wife and myself  to two different very highly reviewed $9k dacs. And then when you consider the functionality that this DAC offers versus most, this is one heck of a deal.

Anji12305

Re: Nad M51 Master Series Dac
« Reply #5 on: 3 Apr 2016, 12:23 am »
I own one of these.  I intend to be buried with mine.
This ie a smokin' deal on what I feel is an underated gem.

It's the first digital preamp (let alone DAC) that neatly compliments my DHT amps.

Somebody will snap up this bargain.

audio.bill

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Re: Nad M51 Master Series Dac
« Reply #6 on: 3 Apr 2016, 02:00 am »
Another nice feature of this DAC is the design of its volume control if you're using it to directly drive an amp. Being a 35 bit implementation it does not lose resolution at lower settings as more common digital volume controls do.

quadman

Re: SOLD--Nad M51 Master Series Dac-- SOLD
« Reply #7 on: 14 Apr 2016, 01:00 am »
Thanks everyone for the kind words on this incredible Dac.  Dac is sold :thumb:

Happy Listening