Introduction
The NAD T747 AV Surround Sound Receiver is a 7-channel two zone receiver that is capable of decoding bitstream inputs of all the latest high-resolution audio formats. I like its understated styling a la NAD. The minimalist front panel has a simple two-line VFD display in the center of the panel. The characters on this display are about 3/8″ high. This is a major improvement over the super small logos that are commonly found in so many of today’s receivers and processors. Moving from left to right across the front, there is a power switch, a headphone jack, a cursor control, menu button, listening mode button, source selection switches, a volume knob, and a set of front A/V inputs. Besides the manufacturer’s trademark and the unit’s model number, the front panel sports only 3 other logos: Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio and HDMI. That’s it. No cluttered alphabet soup for NAD!
Specifications : NAD T 747 Surround Sound Receiver
- Design: 7-Channel A/V Surround Receiver
- Codecs: Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby ProLogic IIx, DTS HD High Resolution Ausio, Neo:6, EARS surround, Dolby Headphone
- Power Output: 2 x 110 Watts RMS into 8 Ohms, 7 x 60 Watts RMS into 8 Ohms
- THD+N: 0.08%
- Room Correction: Proprietary with 5-band parametric EQ
- Video Processing: Faroudja DCDi
- Inputs: 4 HDMI; 3 Component Video; 4 S-Video; 4 Composite Video; 2 Optical Digital; 2 Coax Digital; 7.1-Channel Analog Audio; Front – S-Video, Composite Video, Analog Audio, Optical Digital
- Outputs: 1 HDMI; 1 Component Video; 1 S-Video; 1 Composite Video; 7.1-Channel Analog Pre-out; 1 Coax Digital; 1 Optical Digital; IR Mini Plug; 12-Volt Trigger; Zone 2: S-Video, Composite, Stereo Analog
- Dimensions: 6.6″ H x 17.1″ W x 15.5″ D
- Weight: 29.3 Pounds
- MSRP: $ 1,299 USA
- NAD Electronics
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Jim ClementsJim Clements has been an audio nut since childhood where you could find him underfoot at his local high end store on most weekends. (This particular shop was within walking distance of Jim's home, much to the chagrin of the owner and his staff.) Jim's audio journey started early because he loved great music of all kinds. And he still does. Like most audiophiles, Jim was not particularly inspired by a vast majority of the audio systems he encountered. So his quest grew through his efforts to recreate a live listening experience in the home. This has proven to be a never ending quest. One major offshoot of all this is that Jim has become something of a cinema enthusiast as well. So now he's working on the video and surround sound conundrums too. Since perfect recreation of sound and video is a goal to be pursued but never attained, Jim derives his pleasure from the journey itself. He wants to help our readers on their own personal quests by reviewing products thoroughly and objectively. On a personal note, Jim is a Professional Engineer, licensed in California and Texas. He currently has his own engineering practice in San Antonio, Texas. Jim is also part owner of a small chain of craft beer growler stations in South Texas.
