NAD T 777 V3 AV Surround Sound Receiver Preview

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At last September’s CEDIA Expo in San Diego, I was introduced to the NAD T 777 V3 and T 758 V3 AV Surround Sound Receivers.

I’ve already published my review of the T 758 and am now starting on its flagship brother, the T 777. The buildup I received from NAD was that “this thing’s a beast.” After unpacking and setting it up, I think I’m inclined to agree.

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It sports a total of nine amplifier channels for either 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 Dolby Atmos. That middle .2 means there are two subwoofer outputs. Power is conservatively rated at 80 watts times seven channels driven. It also includes Dirac Live LE which I tested extensively in the T 758. You can check out my charts and results here. Internet music aficionados will appreciate BluOS streaming courtesy of a USB dongle that plugs in back.

The biggest draw in my opinion is Modular Design Construction. It consists of five card slots that accept various boards with both digital and analog connections. Four cards ship with the T 777 that offer five HDMI 2.0a inputs, coax and optical digital, two more pre-outs for 7.2.4 Atmos or additional zones, and a host of analog stereo jacks with two tape loops. Another unique feature are the multi-channel inputs which are seen only rarely in modern receivers. If you need analog video support, it can be added to that empty card slot.

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I plan to watch and listen to the same material I enjoyed in the T 758 review. Though an AB comparison is not possible, I’m looking forward to experiencing a different feel to music and film. Can this receiver possibly compete with my much-loved separates? Check beck here in a few weeks to find out.

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Chris Eberle

Chris' passion for audio began when he took up playing the bassoon at age 12. During his third year at the New England Conservatory of Music, he won a position with the West Point Band where he served for 26 years as principal bassoonist. He retired from the Army in 2013 and is now writing full time and performing as a freelance musician in Central Florida. As an avid movie lover, Chris was unable to turn away the 50-inch Samsung DLP TV that arrived at his door one day, thus launching him irrevocably into an obsession with home theater. Dissatisfied with the image quality of his new acquisition, Chris trained with the Imaging Science Foundation in 2006 and became a professional display calibrator. His ultimate theater desires were realized when he completed construction of a dedicated cinema/listening room in his home. Chris is extremely fortunate that his need for quality audio and video is shared and supported by his wife of over 25 years. In his spare time he enjoys riding his recumbent trike at least 100 miles per week, trying out new restaurants, going to theme parks and spending as much time as possible watching movies and listening to music. Chris enjoys bringing his observations and discoveries about every kind of home theater product to as many curious and well-informed readers as possible. He is proud to be a part of the Team and hopes to help everyone enjoy their AV experiences to the fullest.