FM remains one of the most reliable and best sounding means to listen to music without problems. NAD's C 427 builds on the strengths of previous NAD tuners by offering reception quality as good as the quality of today's broadcasts.
We've brought forward our highly sensitive RF Front End for cleaner reception in marginal areas, plus noise is extremely low across the entire audio spectrum. In line with NAD's environmental policy, we have completely redesigned the power supply to improve efficiency and ultra-low power consumption during standby mode, while enabling all remote wake-up and control interfaces.
The rear panel IR input and RS-232 port allow the C 427 to easily integrate with sophisticated system controllers used in custom installations. We also have one of the most intuitive user interfaces on the market that uses a 24-position rotary encoder knob for faster tuning to stations or selecting preset stations.
All functions are available via the included IR remote control.
With 40 presets available, you can store all your favorite radio stations. These presets can be any combination of AM and FM stations.
To avoid having to scroll through 40 presets, the C 427 skips any that have not been programmed (left empty), so you can quickly access all your favorite stations.
Instead of littering the front panel with buttons and functions that are rarely used, the C 427 focuses on convenience in daily operation. The RDS is limited to RDS PS and RT function, which improve the ease of operation.
The RDS PS (Program Service) will automatically indicate the name of the radio station on the screen, for example 'BBC R1', so you always know exactly which station you are listening to. With its four-line graphic display, you always see all the information available.
Preset information is stored in the C 427's non-volatile memory, meaning it will remember all of your preset information even if the unit has been unplugged.
Auto search automatically stops at the next strong radio signal it finds and optimizes tuning. Weaker radio stations can be tuned manually. Stations that are quiet in Mono but noisy in Stereo can benefit from the 'Blend' function which reduces stereo separation and reduces noise.
FM Mute eliminates tuning noise between stations and only allows loud, clear stations to emerge from the quiet background. Although AM can never match the quality of any FM broadcast, the C 427's AM section retains excellent clarity along with the lowest possible noise floor.
The NAD C 427 also offers functions to make the most of radio waves. The front-end MOS-FET RF design together with high-quality components and careful PCB layout ensures excellent sensitivity with low intermodulation distortion to provide quiet and musically satisfying performance.
Whether you're looking for excellent performance, ease of use, or the convenience of RDS, the C 427 offers all of this with the value/high performance ratio for which NAD is so famous.
