NAD C658 BluOS Streamer: The Search is over! I've found my do it all Network DAC!

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[@mw4609]

Thank you for doing a review of the C658, and your attitude toward audio. I've had C658 about a year now - chose it for all the functionality. It does exactly what is needed for my 2-ch system. Using XLR outputs to a set of Hypex FA123 (also have set of FA253) with each plate mounted in a pair of 2x12" open-baffle subs, which also power a pair of Linkwitz LXmini open-baffle cardioid/omni-directional infinte transmission-line speakers. I have been extremely pleased with the performance of C658 in this system. Also have the NAD M12 DAC/streamer/pre-amp (used with miniDSP 4x10HD and ATI 12-ch amp) and C388 (predecessor to C399), all good units.

[@donaldchamble6897]

Hello Jason I am glad you are always entertaining and pinpoint about the items you review.

[@wailwong8712]

Best real, everyday review of the 658 so far on KZbin, thank you.

[@hakki686]

Good video. I tested dac / streamers in the last years for myself. Running active nice old spendors for 10 years. Years ago i got rid of LPs/CDs.The c658 was just on my list due to the features. After i got this unit and tested against my 5xmore expensive AVM and Accupahse PREs. What to tell ? After i adjusted DIRAC Live to my room hat alone gave me 100% better result on clearance/bass managment. I was blown away.Especially you can switch back forth between dirac setting. That unit is a beast and i am so happy/ impressed that i sold my high end PREs. Dirac is for me woth it alone. All become much cleaner. Tidal MQA is now everything i do need and this unit. Cheers....and stop hunting

[@andyallison8086]

Interesting comments about the sub out gain. I have been running my C658 with dual SVS 1000 Pros for around 5 months and have been really pleased. I have them placed in opposite corners of my room and they really disappear nicely when paired with my (cheap) Triangle BRO3's. But the bass is definitely present. I have to admit this is my first time using dual subs, so maybe my system is not up to scratch as far as gain. My biggest problem with the C658 has been dropout. I run it using a 5g hot spot, and even with the signal testing strong/excellent I have issues with dropout/long loading times of songs. It's funny that after 30 minutes or so of playing, it seems to taper off and run very smoothly. I don't know if there is a buffering element I don't know about or something like that. Nice video!

[@WheeledandWellArmed]

I have a Parasound A23 amp with P3 preamp with the Bluesound Vault 2i and was looking at replacing the P3 with the C658. Great video and real world help. Thanks.

[@stoben3076]

Thank you for your review, I have owned a NAD c 658 for two years now. I am also very happy with it. I started with a fidelity music amp with triangles, and I upgraded to Sonus FAber Sonnetto 8's and an accuphase e 480 amp and I kept this streamer which I also really like. I agree with you that the most important thing in an audio system is the speaker, then the amp and then the source.

[@barch1968]

I am glad to see that you gave a little cred to NAD as I see a lot of dismissing of the brand as low fi...I think they have made some great contributions to the audio industry over the years...I think they really had something special with their Silverline series of components that were made in Denmark by Gryphon. Those deserve a listen to in my opinion.

[@fletchermunson6225]

I just picked up a couple Schiit Aegirs in mono. I love it. 80wpc, if that works For $1600 amazing. If you need more power, a pair of mono Vidar amps put out 200 wpc for a total of $1500. If they work for you, a bargain. I also use a Freya tube pre and had a marvelous improvement by putting a couple NOS Sylvania black plate JAN tubes in the gain stage. Not a bank breaker at $160 for new old stock tubes. Very happy with the sound using a Schiit Gungnir DAC. Kind of looks like a Schiit Parde.

[@bruce1437]

Lovely 😀

[@cbkam1378]

Thank you and this is a great review. May i ask for your comment on the NAD C700 and M30? Of course these two units are integrated all-in-one with amplifier to drive the speaker. The C700 and M30 has less quality on the sound? Thank you once again.

[@fmtntiger]

Hi, just stumbled into your video on C658. I am very encouraged that your requirements are ditto to mine for a streamer/dac as well as what part of the stack requires priority. I am using an IBM Think server with a customized USB card and independent power supply with a DAC Magic Plus that goes to an Audio Research Definition Series amp and a pair of Sanus Fabre Olympica ii. My goal is to remove the Thinkserver and Cambridge DacMagic plus with C658. I am also planning to use the SW out. I have not bought it yet but its a matter of time as you said, this would be the 2nd NAT piece that I would be using. I am a big fan of Blue OS as I have the new Bluesound Node for a system that I use to play a turntable with a pair of NHT book shelf speakers with a smaller SVS SW and a stand-alone amp and Roon and thoroughly impressed with music sources and flexibility. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for this product.

[@alexg4284]

I just got the c658, i think it sounds better than my bouesound node. Could be all in my head of course, but i like the full rack width styling of the NAD which counts for a lot!

[@marcobertolazzi2266]

Hello, as far as you know is it possibile to connect an external Dac to the NAD c658? Thanks in advance and complimenti for the video!

[@vaaelx4357]

Hi, Very good review. It is only one thing I wonder about. Can you use Dirac live on the subs too? (2+1 or 2+2) I can't find any information about it. I want to buy NAD c658 or Minidsp shd. I'm not sure which to buy

[@ralph832]

Have you tried the C298 amplifier (Purifi / Eigentakt Technology)?

[@juanmillaruelo7647]

The RME ADI2 FS is an excellent DAC, a great headphone amp, a great system preamp, a great EQ unit, with tunable profiles for various devices.

[@kevinusta7534]

What's the max resolution that it'll play Amazon HD? Also, is the playback gapless?

[@JC.LC.]

This NAD checks all my needs but I've been reading about many people having issues with it, including low output for the subs, noises and BlueOs issues. Does anyone know if NAD worked on those issues they seem to be having with this unit?

[@667Gurba]

Have you had any subwoofer issues with the C658? I use two subs with my c658. BluOS is set two two subwoofers attached and set to stereo but both plays the same signal. If I in BluOS choose just one sub attached the right one plays. If I choose two attached but output to left both plays. If I set output to right non plays. Wonder if it is a hardware or firmware fault.