NAD T 778 Reference A/V Receiver

BluOS Enabled 4K Ultra HD Receiver with Immersive Sound

Surround yourself with perfection. The T 778 multi-channel surround receiver exemplifies NAD’s unwavering philosophy of real-world performance, simplicity of operation, and future upgradability. Only NAD offers Modular Design Construction (MDC), a proven method for preventing premature obsolescence. Dolby® Atmos™ and DTS® Master Audio combine with Dirac Live™ room correction to deliver hyper-realism that captures every dimension of a performance. Add bit-perfect UHD 4K video pass-through, and the T 778 delivers the most accurate sound and image experience you’ve ever had.

Musical performance is outstanding with High Res Multi-room streaming via the BluOS system and nine channels of high current amplification capable of powering any loudspeaker to its maximum potential. The T 778 is second to none in terms of flexibility and up-to-the-minute digital technology. With the latest BluOS 3.14 update, the T 778 is now Roon Ready for music management and streaming.

Modular Design Construction (MDC) Keeps Everything Up to Date

Thanks to the Modular Design Construction (MDC), all major digital circuits can be upgraded and replaced to keep the T 778 forever young and capable. This NAD innovation is a unique architecture that keeps pace with the fast-changing world of digital formats by allowing connectivity and feature upgrades as new technology becomes available. MDC defies premature obsolescence, so you can keep pace with the latest developments in high performance AV through dealer-installed modules. Your T 778 can be upgraded as your needs and tastes develop, and you only need to replace the module you want to upgrade, not the entire component.

Fully Featured Surround

Brimming with a full array of sophisticated features like the high resolution lossless surround formats from Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio decoding, and now object-based audio with Dolby Atmos, the T 778 provides the highest levels of performance. It offers full HDMI video switching and surround sound decoding to 7.2.4 channels. The surround mode of the source material is automatically detected via the digital inputs of the T 778, and the most advanced form of decoding, based on your setup, is switched in. Conversion of the encoded digital bitstream is performed with high resolution and extremely linear D/A converters carefully selected for their performance capabilities.

Efficient Distortion-free Amplification

The T 778 features the latest developments in NAD’s Hybrid Digital technology to create nine high current and high power channels of amplification. These amplifiers are free of crossover distortion. Which is sonically the most annoying form of distortion, and they are able to provide very high peak current for dramatic crescendos and impactful action scenes. The silent black background and explosive dynamics afforded by this amplifier technology adds drama and excitement to your music and movies.

'Undistort' Your Listening Room

DIRAC Live room correction is now featured and offers a remarkable increase in fidelity by correcting both frequency response and time domain impulse response. When properly calibrated, DIRAC Live improves clarity, naturalness, and pinpoint imaging.

Multi-room Network Music Streaming

BluOS™, the high resolution audio multi-room music player shared with NAD’s sister brand Bluesound, is included in the T 778 making it unique among high end AV receivers. When connected to the Internet via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, the T 778 has access to thousands of Internet radio stations and over a dozen high quality music services including Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, and many more. With full support for MQA, the T 778 has the highest resolution audio performance available combined with the highest definition video performance.

Thanks to the latest BluOS 3.14 update, the T 778 is now Roon Ready for music management and streaming.

Flexible Setup

The NAD T 778 includes the latest HDMI features, including HDCP 2.2, 4:4:4 color resolution, High Dynamic Range and Dolby Vision video support, plus CEC/ARC. Digital inputs and outputs are available in both coaxial and optical formats to make it easy to attach all your digital sources. Digital inputs are converted to analog for use in Zone 2 with independent source selection and volume control. With BluOS™, NAD has also made it easy to add more speakers for listening to music in additional rooms. IR repeaters, 12V triggers to automatically switch amplifiers on and off, and an RS-232 data port makes it easy to connect to highly advanced automated control systems, such as Crestron and Control4. Thoughtful features like discrete On and Off codes, direct access to inputs, and music presets facilitates the integration of the T 778 into elaborate remote-control systems.

Built-in Phono Preamp

Vinyl has made a huge impact, and a quality turntable is now a part of many music lovers' lives once more. The T 778 is up to date with a phono input, which lets you plug in your turntable directly without the need for a separate phono preamp. The built-in phono stage accommodates MM and some high output MC phono cartridges for spine tingling LP thrills.

Customize with AV Presets

The sleek TFT touch panel display makes setup and control easier than ever before. Unique features like AV presets and a completely flexible input setup allow unprecedented flexibility and ease of use. The T 778 offers five independent AV presets that store speaker level and tone control settings for instant recall, making it easy to custom tailor your system for different types of program material. Encoded surround modes like Dolby Digital and DTS are automatically selected if the program is so encoded. The T 778 also remembers your last used settings when switched in and out of Standby mode.

Complete and Compact

The T 778 combines all the control, decoding functions, and nine channels of amplification in one compact chassis that offers many options for installation in the home. Because of its highly efficient design the T 778 is compact and operates without fans that can add noise and is rack mountable for integration into complex home entertainment systems.

The T 778 is an excellent example of the NAD Design Team’s expertise in digital decoding stages, video engineering, and analog amplification to offer the best overall performance. Along with the new touch screen and ergonomic refinements that simplify operation, the T 778 can be the dream command center of your home entertainment system.

Product Features

9 channels of NAD’s latest Hybrid Digital Amplifier Technology
140 Watts FTC power at 8 Ohms and 170 Watts at 4 Ohms
9 x 85 Watts FDP (Full Disclosure Power), all channels driven simultaneously at full bandwidth at rated distortion
165 Watts IHF Dynamic Power at 8 Ohms and 280 Watts at 4 Ohms
Hybrid Digital Amplifier Technology
TFT touch screen and improved ergonomics for user-friendly operation
UHD 4K video pass-through
High-Res BluOS enabled Network Streaming
Dirac Live Room Correction
MQA decoding available on all digital inputs
AirPlay2
MDC (Modular Design Construction) offers ability to upgrade to future digital formats as they become available. Two MDC slots provided.
CI friendly- RS232 Serial Control Port. 12V Trigger In/Out
IR In with learning function
3U Low profile rack-mount chassis

Product Specs

Amplifier FTC

8 Ohms: 140W (21.5dBW)
4 Ohms: 170W (22.3dBW)
Full Disclosure Power (all channels driven simultaneously at full bandwidth at rated distortion): 9 x 85W

Amplifier IHF Dynamic Power

8 Ohms4 Ohms: 280W (24.5dBW)
Total harmonic distortion at rated power: <0.08%
IM distortion at 1/3 rated power: <0.03%
Damping factor: >300 (20Hz-1kHz, 8 ohms)Input sensitivity and impedance 1.12Vrms (ref. 8 Ohms, VOL at 0dB)
Frequency response: +0.3/-0.8dB (ref. 1kHz, 20Hz-20kHz)
Signal/noise ratio: >100dB (ref. rated power at 8 Ohms, A-Weighted)
Signal/noise ratio: >85dB (ref. 1W at 8 Ohms, A-Weighted)

Line Input

Frequency response: ±0.3dB (ref. 20Hz – 20kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio: >100dB (ref. 2V, A-Weighted)
Total harmonic distortion: <0.01%
Input sensitivity: 245mVrms (ref. 2V)
Maximum output level: >4.5Vrms

Phono Input

Input Sensitivity: 6.2 mVrms (2V output)
Signal/noise ratio: >80 dB (2Vrms, A-WTD)
Maximum input level: >90 mVrms (1 kHz)

General

Standby power: <0.5W (full standby); <8W (network standby)
Gross Dimensions: 17-1/8 x 6-13/16 x 16-3/4" (W x H x D)
Net Weight: 26.7 lbs.

Product Warranty

2 Years

Parts & Labor

NAD Electronics Warranty Information

Product Manual

	NAD T 778 Manual (PDF Format)

"A refreshing new take on AV receiver design when it comes to the user interface, and packed with useful features including Dirac Live. A commendable performer too."

- Jamie Biesemans, Home Cinema Choice, December 4, 2022

"The NAD T 778 AV Surround Receiver earns its flagship status and easily competes with others in its class. It adds value with Modular Design Construction which makes it almost future proof."

"As a flagship AVR, one expects it to top the less-expensive models in its line, and given the dynamics, I heard from both music and movies, it most certainly does. With a completely silent noise floor and amazing responsiveness, every burst of sound, whether it was massed strings or violent explosions, came across with tactility and detail. Textures were rich and varied and I never strained to hear the finest nuances. There is no fatigue here, not even with low-quality content. You can listen to this receiver for hours and easily lose track of time."

"The T 778 is an AVR for the long haul. I’ve enjoyed my time with it more than any other NAD component I’ve reviewed. It receives my highest recommendation."

- Chris Eberle, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, June 1, 2022

"The new NAD T778 distinguishes itself with a refined sonic character, one that’s equally at home dishing out the sonic goodies as it is with more subtle fare. It has more than enough dynamics to create an expansive home theatre experience. At the same time, the ability to deliver effects with pinpoint precision ensures the action’s delivered not only with a sense of impact but credibility. Coupled with its modest dimensions and downright cool styling, this box brings flagship performance to a range of spaces which may have dictated a compromise in the past. Highly recommended, then."

- Tony O'Brien, StereoNET, September 3, 2022

"Those who value sound quality will find much to love about the T 778, which features BluOS multiroom music streaming and Dirac Live room correction, along with an upgradeable chassis to prevent obsolescence."

"My immediate impression was that the T 778 had a very liquid and organic sound; it was smooth, natural, and pleasing, and also easy to listen to even when pushing reference volume levels. The overall tonal balance was wonderfully neutral, but with loads of dynamics and detail."

"Wrapping up my evaluation of the T 778, the saying 'got it where it counts' comes to mind. Sure, it might lack a few convenience features, but the sound quality is superb, and there's enough power to easily drive nearly any speaker to cinema-like levels. When you add in Dirac Live room correction and BluOS streaming, it makes for an incredibly compelling package that will have you listening to and enjoying more of your favorite music. And while you shouldn't necessarily buy a receiver simply based on its cool-looking front panel, in this case it won't hurt any. Lastly, with its future-ready MDC chassis design, the T 778 might just be the last receiver you'll ever need."

- John Sciacca, Sound & Vision, May 27, 2022

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