NAD T 778 Theater Receiver

Description Features Specifications BLUOS ENABLED 4K ULTRA HD RECEIVER WITH IMMERSIVE SOUND NAD’s reference Audio Video Receiver (AVR) is a cutting-edge powerhouse for state of the art music and home theater. Well known for our high value/ high performance reputation in the AVR category, the brand’s reference model builds on that legacy with an expansion of unwavering philosophy of real-world performance, simplicity of operation, and future upgradeability. EFFICIENT DISTORTION-FREE AMPLIFICATION The T 778 features the latest developments in NAD’s Hybrid Digital technology to create 9 high current/high power channels of amplification with improved efficiency. Designed with NAD’s full disclosure approach to power ratings, the NAD AVR conservatively delivers 85W FDP and 9 x 140W FTC, all channels driven at rated distortion. For flexibility, the amp channels are configurable to be used for surround or second zone audio. The silent black background and explosive dynamics afforded by this amplifier technology adds lifelike realism, drama and excitement to all your music and movies. FULLY FEATURED SURROUND The T 778 is second-to-none in terms of flexibility and up-to-the-minute digital technology. Only NAD offers Modular Design Construction (MDC), the company’s proven method for preventing premature obsolescence. 7.1.4 Dolby® Atmos™, DTS® Master Audio combine with Dirac Live™ room correction to deliver hyper-realism that captures every dimension of a performance. Add bit-perfect 4K UHD video pass-through and the T 778 delivers the most accurate sound and image experience you’ve ever had. Musical performance is outstanding with High Res Multi-room streaming via BluOS. COMPLETE AND COMPACT As with all NAD components, the company’s latest offering continues their ‘simple is better’ design philosophy. This sensible approach contributes to ease of use and maximizes performance where it counts. A perfect example is the striking new touch screen and ergonomic refinements that simplify operation and ease of access. The T 778 features NAD’s legendary sound quality along with complete compatibility with all the latest features and formats to ensure lifelike music and movie enjoyment. KEY FEATURES OF THE NAD T 778: 9 channels of NAD’s latest Hybrid Digital Amplifier Technology New touch screen and improved ergonomics for user-friendly operation 4K UHD video pass-through HDMI CEC/eARC High-Res BluOS enabled Network Streaming Dirac Live Room Correction Full decoding of MQA content via BluOS. Apple AirPlay 2 MDC (Modular Design Construction) offers ability to upgrade to future digital formats as they become available. Two MDC slots provided. CI friendly- RS232 Serial Control Port. Trigger In/Out. IR In with learning function *Note: The T 778 will include a license for Dirac Live with the option for advanced users to upgrade to a Pro version. Firmware version 2.12.9 or later is required to enable Dirac Live. SPECIFICATIONS: Amplification Number Of Channels: 7 Stereo RMS Power (watts): 85 THD in Stereo: 0.08 % Frequency Bandwidth (stereo): 20-20k Hz Minimum Impedance L/R: 4 ohms Minimum Impedance Center: 4 ohms Minimum Impedance Surround: 4 ohms General Features Bluetooth: Built-in Apple AirPlay: AirPlay 2 Alexa-compatible: Yes Google Assistant-compatible: Yes Chromecast built-in: No DTS Play-Fi: No App Remote Control: Yes HD Radio Tuner: No On-Screen Display: Thru HDMI Auto Speaker Calibration: Y Multi-room Audio/Video Powered Multi-room Audio Output: Yes Preamp Multi-room Audio Output: Yes Multi-room HDMI Output: No Total Number of Zones: 2 Playback from Digital Audio Inputs: Yes Playback from Streaming Sources: No Surround Processing Dolby Digital: DD, TrueHD, DD+, EX Dolby Atmos: Yes DTS: DTS, HDMA, ES DTS:X: Yes Inputs & Outputs Phono Input: 1 Audio-Video Inputs: 6 Audio-only Inputs: 1 Component Video Inputs: None Component Video Monitor Outputs: None Optical Digital Inputs: 2 Coaxial Digital Inputs: 2 Optical Digital Outputs: None Coaxial Digital Outputs: None HDMI Inputs: 6 HDMI Monitor Outputs: 2 Subwoofer Outputs: 2 Discrete Subwoofer Outputs: Yes Multi-Channel Analog Input: No Multi-channel Preamp Output: Yes Main Speaker Output Pairs: Posts Main Speaker Terminals: Posts Ethernet Port: 1 USB Connections: 1 Front/1 Rear Removable Power Cord: IEC 3-prong HDMI Features Plays Copy-protected 4K: Yes HDR-compatible: HDR10, Dolby Vision Audio Return Channel: ARC supported HDMI Standby Pass-through: Yes 4K Video Upscaling: No HDMI to HDMI Upconversion: No Other Specs FM Sensitivity: Not Given Multibrand Remote Control: No Learning Remote: Yes LCD Remote Width (inches): 17.125 Height (inches): 5.5625 Depth (inches): 17.9375 Weight (pounds): 26.7