NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Music Streamer

NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Music Streamer

NAD’s affordable CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer lets you add music streaming capability to any stereo or home-theatre system. Or you can configure a low-footprint music system for your den or home office by connecting the CS1 to a pair of powered speakers. The CS1 supports the most popular network streaming and casting protocols, including Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, DLNA mobile and computer apps*, and Roon, so you can control playback with the music apps you use every day. The CS1 employs audiophile-grade components and can play high-resolution audio, up to 24-bit/192kHz.
Minimalist design, the NAD CS1 has a pair of line-level analogue RCA 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 to an AV receiver, external DAC, or a pair of powered speakers with digital input, at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution.
You can connect the CS1 to your home network via Wi-Fi or hardwire its LAN Ethernet port to your network router or an access point, or use Bluetooth® to pair the CS1 with your mobile device.

Stream Your Way
You don’t have to install special apps to play music through the NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer. Using Bluetooth, you can stream audio from any app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
You’ll get even better sound via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. The CS1 supports AirPlay 2, so you can stream CD-resolution audio from any app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, or from an iTunes library on a Windows PC. With Chromecast, you can choose the music you want to hear in any Cast-enabled app on a mobile device or personal computer, then transfer playback to the CS1 at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution.
Spotify and Tidal subscribers can cue up music in the apps for those services, then transfer playback from their device to the CS1. Roon subscribers can play music from their digital libraries and from streaming services supported by Roon.

Premium Sound
The CS1 features an advanced differential digital section based on Texas Instruments’ PCM5142 DAC, a design known for its wide dynamic range, low noise floor, 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 decoding and rendering by a compatible external DAC for playing Master Quality Authenticated music.
Streaming doesn’t get easier than this. Pair the NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer with your mobile device or connect it to your home network, then use your favorite apps to choose the music you want to hear. Then sit back and enjoy glorious, high-fidelity sound.

Features & Details
Compact, minimalist design
Built-in Bluetooth
Dual-band Wi-Fi plus LAN Ethernet port
Stereo analogue, optical digital, and coaxial digital outputs
Premium differential DAC design based on Texas Instruments PCM5142 DAC, with support for 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution audio
High-resolution music streaming from Tidal
Apple AirPlay 2 support allows CD-resolution streaming from any audio app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Chromecast support allows playback at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution from any Cast-enabled app on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer
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
* Certification in process

Specs

AUDIO

THD + N (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
<0.03% 20-20 kHz -1dBFS output
Signal-to-Noise ratio
-94dB (ref 2V)
Frequency response
20-20 kHz +/-0.3dB; 50 kHz -3dB
Native sampling rate
Up to 192 kHz
Bit depth
16-24
Supported audio file format
LPCM, MP3, AC3, Ogg Vorbis, HE-AAC, MQA & WMA decode capability
Supported 3rd party service provider
Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, DLNA, Roon
DAC
TI PCM5142
Processor
ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.5GHz per core

 CONNECTIONS

Power
AC adapter
Input: 100-240V AC 0.3A
Output: 5V DC 1A
Network connectivity
Ethernet RJ45 100 Mbps
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac 2.4GHz/5 GHz)
DLNA/UPnp*
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
BT Profiles: A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.3, SPP, HFP, HSP, HOGP
NFC
NFC for easy Bluetooth connection
12V Trigger Out
3.5mm Mini-jack x 1
Analog Out
RCA x 1
Coaxial Out
RCA 75 ohms
Optical Out
TOSLINK x 1
USB IN
USB C for AC adapter

* Certification in progress as of publishing date

GENERAL

Status Indicator
Front Panel LED
Function Button
Front Panel Function Button
Power Consumption
0.5W Network Standby
Finish
Black

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Gross dimensions (W x H x D)**
140 x 140 x 55 mm (5 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/16 inches)
Net Weight
1.5 kgs / 3.3 lbs
Shipping Weight
1.7 kgs / 3.8 lbs

** Gross dimension includes feet and other extended front and rear panel terminals.