NAD Electronics C 427 AM/FM Radio Tuner

FM remains one of the most reliable and best sounding mediums for hassle-free music listening. NAD’s C 427 builds on the strengths of previous NAD tuners by offering a quality of reception that is as good as the quality of today’s broadcasts. NAD has carried forward their highly sensitive RF Front End for cleaner reception in fringe areas, plus noise is extremely low across the audio spectrum.

In line with NAD’s environmental policy, they have completely redesigned the power supply for improved efficiency and ultra-low power consumption during standby while still allowing all remote activation and control interfaces. The rear panel IR Input, and RS-232 port, allow the C 427 to be easily integrated with sophisticated system controllers used in custom installation. NAD also has one of the most intuitive user interfaces in the market utilizing a 24-position rotary encoder knob to more quickly tune stations or select preset stations. All functions are available via the included IR Remote Control.

With 40 presets available you can store all your favorite radio stations. You can program your presets in any combination of AM and FM stations (for example, 30 presets for FM and 10 for AM, or 25 for FM and 15 or AM). To avoid having to scroll through 40 presets, the C 427 skips any that have not been programmed or left empty, so you can quickly access all your favorite stations.

Auto Search automatically stops at the next strong radio signal it comes across and optimizes tuning, while weaker radio stations can be tuned into manually. Stations that are quiet in Mono but noisy in Stereo can benefit from the Blend feature that narrows stereo separation and improves sound. FM Mute eliminates inter-station tuning noise and only allows strong and clear stations to emerge from the silent background. Although AM can never reach the quality of any FM transmission, the C 427’s AM section retains excellent clarity together with the lowest possible background noise.

Instead of littering the front panel with buttons and features that are hardly ever used, the C 427 concentrates on convenience in daily operation. The RDS (radio data system) limits itself to the RDS PS (program service) and RT (radio text) function, both of which enhance ease of operation. The RDS PS will automatically indicate the name of the radio station on the display, e.g., WBGO, so you will always know exactly what station you are listening to. With its four-line graphic display, you will see all the available information. Preset information is stored in the C 427’s non-volatile memory, which means it will remember all of its preset information even if the unit has been unplugged for a prolonged amount of time.

Apart from its ease-of-use, the NAD C 427 also offers features to get the maximum out of the airwaves. The MOS-FET RF Front End design, together with high-quality components and careful PCB layout, guarantees excellent sensitivity with low intermodulation distortion to provide a quiet and musically satisfying performance.

The C 427 is compatible with Control 4, Crestron, URC, RTI, Lutron, and NICE/ELAN control integration systems. Drivers are available through NAD's website.