NAD M10 Streaming Integrated

Snackeyp, we have one on display and it is a very nice piece however, the amp definatly sounds like the clean uncolored digital amp that it is.

We think for you loudspeakers the Naim Uniti Atom would sound signifgantly better its 40 watt Class A/B amplifier stage is pure Naim, punchy rythemic, and very engaging. 

The price difference isn't that great and the Naim app is also great. 

You can contact us for more details.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ Naim and Nad dealers

I second the Naim Uniti Atom. Or the Naim Uniti Nova will even be better if you could afford it.

I myself am a fan of Naim electronics. They are always musically engaging and involving. Naim excel in PRAT but not only that but in all areas IMO.

For you and/or anyone thinking about an M10, there is one very important caveat: if you are hoping the highly rated Sabre dac in the unit means it does cutting-edge Hi-Res, you will be in for a disappointment.
New M10 owner here. I really like my M10 but... if I had a large number of DSD files (I have some but not a lot), then I would consider looking elsewhere. The BluOs operating system for the M10 does not provide native DSD rendering- heck it handles no more than 24/192.  Furthermore the BluOs team does not seem much interested in implementing this feature in the near future. Sure I can fire up Roon on my PC as a workaround but that defeats the purpose of the NAD M10 as an all-in-one audio solution. If you are a whole-home audio kind of person, then you'll have reason to enjoy using BluOs.  If not, and like me, you're coming from using Roon, you will see shortcomings in BluOs- it's okay, but it's not the same  experience you get with Roon.
NOW, with that said....
The impression I have of the M10 sonically is very favorable. I currently use it to drive a pair of PSB T2 Towers. These speakers have an impedance curve that indicates they need some juice despite their forgiving sensitivity.  I had used a Peachtree Audio Nova 220SE prior.  I have heard the PSBs driven by Krell Monoblocks in a setting outside my home (so I know how good they can sound under optimal conditions). My smallish 13x15' room is not optimal and no, I am not going to say that the M10 provides the same sound as the Krells. However, the NAD is lightyears ahead of the Peachtree in terms of tonality, soundstage, and drive. You will get told, and I so believed, that NADs have a tendency to sound a little reticent, a little too laid back. Not so with this one, it has a nice bit of kick to it. You do have to turn the volume higher than you would for other amplification to get the best sound though- I listen at moderate loudness and keep the volume at 60-70% of max. This gives me good sound whether I listen to pop, small scale jazz, or large orchestral works. I recommend it.
I hope I haven't unnecessarily put you off considering the NAD M10 but I'd hate to see anyone (say anyone with a large number of SACD rips in their collection) burned by the failure to implement native DSD in the product. Heck, I have seen a lot of info, reviews, and advertising that casually mention the Sabre dac and its specs but almost always neglect to mention that if you need DSD, the M10 will not be for you. 
I do not want to scare anyone away from the M10. It is with the best of intentions that I posted my warning- trying to head off trouble for you and my fellow enthusiasts (and less importantly, secretly hoping that NAD gets wind of this issue- maybe even pressure sister company Bluesound to rectify the situation. BluOs could become very good but is still a work in progress. It has got some nice features but it has a ways to go). Before buying it would be best to audition ... I did... and purchased. So consider that. 
Hope this helps.
Regards, 
noel199


 
 

I ended up buying the M10 and just got it set up this week.
It's mind blowingly good!  Right now it's only hooked up to a pair of $300 PSB bookshelf speakers but it sounds amazing.  I'm gonna try it with some other speakers as well for comparison. 

I needed something small that sounds great and this amp fits the bill.  I don't need it to play DSD files so no biggie there.  I found this amp on ebay for about $2100, and have not seen a better price.  Sold by a U.S. dealer with warranty so I felt OK going this route.  

Anyone know what the small USB key is for?  The manual makes no mention of it.  

Thanks

The USB key holds the manual.  I have my M10 hooked up to KEF LS50s in my full time home office.  I like it but use Roon unless I’m listening to Radio Paradise, then using BlueOS.

Good sound, compact, and can use any existing remote.  I programmed the M10 to use an Apple remote and it works well.

Snackep no US dealer will sell the M10 at that price other than a repack or refurbed unit, NAD does not allow new products to be sold on Ebay, so you may want to check with NAD and really find out what you bought.

NAD has a suggested MAP price and no dealer will cross that for a new product because you will have your franchise revoked.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ NAD dealers

It was brand new, factory sealed.  Guess I got a great deal.  I see they no longer have any of these.  

I have since sold my M10, but I had also bought it from a US Dealer at the same price.  Factory sealed, early May of this year.

Robelvick May the price was $2,500.00  Nad does not allow that kind of pricing on their products, you may want to check your dealer, other than repacks or B stock NAD strickly forbids these kinds of deals. 

You can lose your franchise for  this.