C 165BEE Stereo Preamplifier• 6 Line Level Inputs• Phono Input with selectableMoving Coil and MovingMagnet sensitivity settings• 3 position Resistanceand Capacitance settings forPhono Input• 2 Line Level Outputs, onevariable from 0dB to -12dB• Subwoofer Output• Independent HeadphoneAmplifier• Pure Class A Gain Modules• Sealed Reed Relays for InputSwitching• Heavy Gauge Steel Chassis• Bass and Treble Controlswith Defeat Switch (bypass]• Gold Plated Sockets• 12V Trigger Output• IR In and Out• Detachable Power Cord• SR 8 NAD 4 Device Systemremote Control• <1 watt Standby Consumption> F E A T U R E S> P O S I T I O N I N GThe C 165BEE is the perfect complement to NAD’s C 275BEE Power Amplifi er making a reference level of performance available for far less moneythan previously possible. Attention to the most minute detail is evident everywhere, from the heavy gauge steel chassis to the sophisticatedpower supplies and custom Class A gain modules taken straight from the NAD Masters Series components.C 165BEE Stereo PreamplifierC 165BEE Stereo Preamplifier> P O S I T I O N I N G> D E T A I L SPerformanceThe C 165BEE is an all new design representing a lifetimeof design experience from NAD’s renowned Director ofAdvanced Developments, Bjorn Erik Edvardsen. Newsemiconductors and improved production techniquessuch as surface mount devices (SMDs) have createdopportunities for performance far beyond expectationwhen compared to previous products in this price range.Compared to its predecessor the C 162, an improvedtone control circuit and revised PCB layout has reduceddistortion and noise to unprecedented levels whencombined with the high signal capacity of the NAD ClassA Gain Modules.Class A gain modules combine the short signal pathadvantage of IC based OPAmps with the higher signaland current capacity of discrete transistors. Here SMDis used to miniaturize the circuit while the extrudedaluminum heat sink keeps all parts at the optimaloperating temperature for ultra low distortion. Thisunique NAD development endows the C 165BEE withlightening fast transient response and bass extensionand definition that is uncommon at this price level. Highfrequencies are extended, silky smooth and grain-free.In the phono stage we have added 3 position switches toindividually select the resistance and capacitance of thecontinued>