The M50.2 digital music player, a hybrid of NAD's renowned M50 and M52, offers everything you need to listen to the music you love in the best possible quality.
Harnessing the power of BluOS®, the M50.2 allows you to organize and store your music library, while making it easily accessible through the BluOS app. A high-resolution network music player, the M50.2 was designed to hold 24/192 files, whether from a CD or a music download site.
The M50.2 CD transport canbe played or copied to the internal storage, and ripping is completely automatic.
You can also connect to the M50.2 via Bluetooth ®, opening the doors to virtually any music streaming service. The M50.2 brings you closer to your favorite music and makes it very easy to access.
A wonderful integration of hardware and software, the M50.2 has 2TB of storage and mirrored backup, ensuring you never have to sacrifice music or worry about losing it.
When we introduced the M50/M51/M52 digital music suite in 2012 (in honor of our 40th anniversary), we were betting that audiophiles around the world would embrace the new High Resolution Audio digital format. These 'top quality' recordings were barely available to consumers.
For music lovers it was a dream come true. Exact copies of Studio Master can now be easily downloaded, stored and played anytime at home. Music lovers could finally get all the music the artist created.
The Masters suite makes it easy to download these high-resolution music files and store them securely, without having to use a computer for this task again.
A lot has changed since we introduced the original Masters Digital Music Suite, but the M50 has kept up with these changes due to the incredible power of BluOS.
This music-only operating system can be updated remotely to include new features and access to new music sources. BluOS brings together all your music, from timeless CDs to cutting-edge 24/192 downloads; They are all organized and easy to access through the BluOS app.
Now, in one beautiful component: the M50.2 you can find high-resolution music, multi-room wireless streaming, 24/192 storage and CD ripping. With 4 TB of internal redundant storage backed by programmable RAID, this is a complete music solution that does not require a computer and is not prone to the viruses and program conflicts that occur when using a Multipurpose computer for music storage and playback.
The M50.2 is a noise-free component that offers cutting-edge digital performance and requires no additional programs to purchase. Just add the DAC of your choice and enjoy.
The M50.2 is a 'software-defined' product, meaning that much of the system's functionality is defined by software, not hardware. This means that new cloud services or audio codecs can be integrated at a future date by simply updating the M50.2's software.
This software upgrade potential means there is a software 'roadmap' that allows the M50.2 to live and maintain its cutting-edge functionality.
Add the BluOS voice skill within the Amazon Alexa app and enjoy hands-free voice control of personal music collections, streaming services, and more, using a list of simple, simplified commands.
Using an Echo device, you can ask Alexa to play popular Tidal songs, list saved playlists, adjust the volume in different rooms, or ask what's playing in the kitchen.
There is no echo device and you want to try it? No problem. Download the Amazon Alexa app, activate the skill, tap the speech bubble in the bottom drawer of the Amazon Alexa app, and say something from the list of commands.
Since its introduction, the original M50 has added internet radio tuner TuneIn, Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, iHeart Radio, Murfie and many more. We also include 'direct download' of High Res Audio from HDtracks.com and HighResAudio.com, allowing you to purchase and download new music directly from the BluOS app.
The new M50.2 uses the same BluOS software, but has added some hardware features such as a new, more powerful processor and Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX for direct audio streaming from a wide variety of popular devices.
The M50.2 hardware includes the latest generation of low power, super high performance ARM processors one can find. These have more computing power than a PC, yet they perform well and do not require noisy fans.
There is a choice of wired or wireless network connection using the standard Wi-Fi protocol IEEE 802.11 b/g/n.
While it is possible to stream music 24/96 wirelessly, we recommend a wired connection or local storage for HD music to avoid any chance of dropout. Wi-Fi capability offers the option of control from a Wi-Fi enabled smartphone or tablet, which is a fantastic way to enjoy your music collection.
The M50.2 CD transport can be played or copied to the internal storage, and ripping is fully automatic. The BluOS application with a network connection to the Internet, allows this music management software to obtain metadata and cover art; Organized and instantly available for playback without the need for a computer.
You can browse your music collection using the album art or category list, and easily create playlists on the fly.
Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) is a revolutionary end-to-end technology built into every Bluesound player that captures and delivers master-quality audio to any room in your home.
All Bluesound players include a powerful decoder and audio processor for the MQA system.
The MQA logo displayed in the BluOS app indicates that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, letting you know that you are hearing exactly what the artist recorded and approved in the studio.
