NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer
Elevate your audio with the NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer. This affordable device seamlessly integrates high-quality music streaming into any stereo or home-theatre system, or creates a compact setup with powered speakers. It supports popular protocols like AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect, all controllable via your favorite apps. Built with audiophile-grade components, including a Texas Instruments PCM5142 DAC, it delivers high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz, ensuring premium sound quality for your music.
$349.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
326
/ 478
#326 in Stereo Music Streaming Devices
Price vs Category Average
-91%
Below average
DAC
5142
/ TI PCM
Who it's for
- Universal Streaming Support
- Pure Digital Transport
- Compact and User-Friendly
Who should skip it
- Requires External DAC
- No BluOS Integration
- Limited Output Options
Key Specs
DAC
TI PCM5142
Resolution
Up to 24-bit/192kHz
THD + N (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
<0.03% at -1dBFS output
Signal-to-Noise ratio
-94dB (ref 2V)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Ethernet (LAN), Bluetooth
Audio Outputs
Line-level analogue RCA, Optical digital, Coaxial digital
Supported Formats
LPCM, MP3, AC3, Ogg Vorbis, HE-AAC, MQA, WMA
Processor
ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.5GHz per core
Features
- Adds streaming to any stereo or powered speaker system
- Supports AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect
- High-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz
- Premium sound with TI PCM5142 DAC
- Versatile connectivity: RCA, Optical, Coaxial, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
- Built-in Bluetooth for easy mobile streaming
- MQA pass-through for external DACs
- Compact and minimalist design
What customers say
The NAD CS1 Endpoint Streamer earns high praise primarily for its exceptional quality as a digital transport, effectively feeding excellent sound to capable external DACs. Users value its broad compatibility, seamlessly supporting AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Roon Ready integration. This versatility allows users to leverage their preferred streaming apps without relying on proprietary software, which is seen as a major convenience. While its design requires an external DAC, this focus is appreciated by audiophiles seeking component separation. Setup is generally straightforward. Overall, the CS1 is recognized as a high-value component that excels at delivering reliable digital audio streams to existing high-fidelity systems.
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