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The new music server/streamer from NAD that was just announced looks very interesting, roon ready, MQA and a lot of other nice features but it requires you to use your own DAC which many prefer here anyway. Price looks reasonable for what your getting

NAD Master Series M50.2
Digital music player with 2TB storage, CD ripper, Wi-Fi®, and Bluetooth®


NAD Master Series M50.2 - Control music playback via Bluesound app, included remote, or touch-panel display
NAD Master Series M50.2 - Back



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$3,999.99

Product Highlights:
* music storage device with slot-loading CD drive and 2TB internal hard drive
* 2TB of mirrored backup storage
* rip CDs into 24-bit/192kHz storage
* plays high-resolution music from CDs, internal storage, network storage devices, connected USB drive, or streaming services
* built-in dual-band Wi-Fi® for solid wireless connection to your home network
* high-fidelity Bluetooth aptX® audio coding for greater sonic detail with compatible devices
* supported sample rates: 32kHz to 192kHz
* supported bit depths: 16-24
* solid cabinet and heavy-duty front-panel keep discs stable and reduces distortion or jitter
* efficient internal processing for seamless, high-performance playback
Bluesound Wireless Whole Home Music System:
* control the system with a free BluOS app for your smartphone, tablet, or computer (Android™, iOS®, Kindle Fire, Windows®, and Mac®)
* also controls other Bluesound players on your home network
* plays MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, FLAC, ALAC, MQA, WAV, and AIFF files
* plays Internet radio stations from TuneIn Radio and iHeart Radio
* Spotify® Connect support (Spotify app and premium account required)
* plays streaming music from TIDAL, Rdio™, HighResAudio, Deezer, JUKE, Slacker Radio, Qobuz, and Murfie
* play and send music to multiple rooms when you add other Bluesound players
Connections and General Information:
* touch-panel display for play/pause/skip and other music playback controls
* front- and back-panel USB type A ports for connecting a thumb drive with music files
* USB 2.0 type B input
* digital audio inputs: 1 optical, 1 coaxial
* stereo RCA inputs
* audio outputs:
* 1 HDMI 1.4 audio
* 1 coaxial digital audio
* 1 optical digital audio
* 1 balanced AES/EBU
* USB output for mass storage mode
* Ethernet port for a wired connection to a home network (Ethernet cable included)
* requires AC power (AC adapter included)
* remote control
* 17-1/8"W x 4-9/16"H x 12-1/16"D
* weight: 17.9 lbs.