AV Receiver Reviews

NAD T 757 A/V Receiver Specs

Specs
Audio Decoding:
Dolby: TrueHD, Digital Plus, EX, Pro Logic II/IIx
DTS: DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, Neo:6
Other: EARS
3D: Yes
THX Certification: No
Number of Amp Channels: 7
Rated Power (watts per channel): 110 into 8 ohms, two channels driven; 60 into 8 ohms, seven channels driven
Specified Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/– 0.8 dB
Video Processing: Unknown
Auto Setup/Room EQ: Audyssey
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 17.13 x 6.81 x 12.81
Weight (pounds): 33.9
Price: $1,599

Connections
Inputs: Video: HDMI 1.4 (4), component video (3), S-video (1), composite video (3)
Audio: Coaxial digital (3), optical digital (4), 7.1-channel analog (1), stereo analog (4)
Accessory: XM Radio (1), iPod dock (1)
Outputs: Video: HDMI (1), component video (1), composite video (1)
Audio: Coaxial digital (1), optical digital (1), stereo analog (1), 7.1 preamp (1), headphones (1), Zone 2 audio (1)
Additional: RS-232 (1), 12-volt trigger (1), IR in (1), IR out (2)

Company Info
NAD
nadelectronics.com

COMMENTS
fredmant's picture
Submitted by fredmant on November 16, 2011 - 1:56pm

Thanks Bucky! Of course, sound is subjective, isn't it, but you did happen to ask specifically about Marantz. I have an SR8002 AVR from them (a few years old) and like it a great deal. Sound-wise, I'd say the Marantz is perhaps smoother and more forgiving, but still very resolute. You should try and listen to them both, with speakers similar to yours if you possibly can.

Ladyfingers's picture
Submitted by Ladyfingers on November 20, 2011 - 3:39pm

I am an owner of the T747, and I love the sound and simplicity, but the inability of the unit to maintain lock during silence, and the 1/2 second or so it takes to re-lock, means it often trims the opening notes of songs and video tracks.

Has this been fixed? I would like something simple and powerful, but the T747 has been a disaster for me.

fredmant's picture
Submitted by fredmant on November 21, 2011 - 11:08am

Ladyfingers,

I don't recall a consistent problem with the T757, but most processors or AVRs seem to consistently have at least an intermittent problem with re-locking, be it on a 2 channel PCM or Dolby True HD track. However, in your case, it sounds like this effect is the truly bothersome. I can say that I didn't experience anything that rose to that level with the T757, but by all means, bring some discs to your dealer and check it out for yourself. I would be your defacto tester if I could, but the T757 is already on its way back to the mfg. Good luck!
Fred

Watthead's picture
Submitted by Watthead on October 9, 2012 - 5:57am

Hello Fred,

Enjoyed your article very much. Could you please help me with the following: I've owned a Nakamichi Stasis Pa-5 (first version) stereo amplifier (100 x 2) for a pretty long time now, and i'm looking for an upgrade, but id like something that I can use in stereo mode, as I mostly use, and also for a little hometheater. My speakers are Paradigm Studio 20 V5. Would I miss the power of a dedicated 2 channel amp if I go with the NAD? I'd connect the Nak to the NAD and use the NAD as a pre-pro, but i'm gonna have to sell the Nak to be able to afford the NAD.
Thanks,
Watthead

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