NAD 1300 User manual

1300 Stereo Preamplifier
Date of manufacture : Jan 87 - Feb 89
Please note that this document contains the text from the original product brochure, and some technical statements may now be out of date
The 1300 was designed for the technically sophisticated audiophile who requires both state-of-the-art
sound and a high degree of operating flexibility
For listeners who are committed to the LP as an important source of music, the 1300 contains a high-
definition FET-input phono preamplifier with excellent sound-stage imaging and astonishing resolution of
inner detail. No trace of slew-limiting or transient distortion can be found, even in high-level signal
peaks 25 dB above normal level. Selectable input capacitance and precise RIAA equalisation ensure that
the sound of each recording is accurately preserved
Using eight selected low-noise transistors per channel, this MM phono circuit provides unusually
effective rejection of radio-frequency Interference from nearby digital circuits, cordless phones, and
radio/TV transmitters. It is supplemented by an elegantly simple class-A preamplifier that provides quieter
play-back with low-output moving-cod pick-ups than most preamps provide with a high-output MM
cartridge
In addition to the features described on the preceding pages, the 1300 includes a special “Null” circuit
that electronically subtracts any monaural information from the audio signal. Using this feature, you can
easily align your cartridge for perfect electrical balance or adjust your FM antenna for minimum
multipath distortion
With its bi-directional taping circuits and a separate EPL circuit for an external processor, the 1300 offers
unmatched flexibility. All of its line-level circuits, including its unique volume and tone controls, have the
high headroom and ultra-low noise required to accommodate both today’s and tomorrow’s digital
sources. The dynamic range of the 1300, relative to the 2-volt maximum output of a CD player, exceeds
110 dB. But the most important characteristic of this preamp is the simplicity and sonic purity of its
primary signal path. Yet its price is surprisingly low in comparison with other preamps that don’t sound
as good and give you less control.

PRE-AMP SECTION
Phono input
Input impedance (R and C) MM 47kΩ/ 200pF
MC 100Ω/ 1000pF
Input sensitivity, 1kHz MM 1.3mV ref. 0.5V
MC 60µV ref. 0.5V
Input overload at 20Hz / 1kHz / 20kHz MM 20 / 200 / 2000mV
MC 1.0 / 10 / 100 mV
Signal/Noise ratio (A-weighted with cartridge connected) MM 80dB ref. 5mV
MC 78dB ref. 0.5mV
THD (20Hz - 20kHz) <0.02%
RIAA response accuracy ±0.3dB (20Hz - 20kHz)
Line level inputs
Input impedance (R and C) 100kΩ/ 220pF
Input sensitivity ref. 0.5V 80mV
Maximum input signal 12V
Signal/Noise ratio (A-weighted ref 0.5V) >100dB
Frequency response ±0.3dB
Line level outputs
Output impedance Normal 50Ω
Tape or EPL 1kΩ
High Level 100Ω
Phones 70Ω
Maximum output level Tape, Normal & EPL 12V
High & headphones 15V
Tone controls
Treble ±12dB at 3, 6, or 12kHz
Bass ±12dB at 50, 120 or 250Hz
Bass EQ +3dB at 55Hz
+6dB at 36Hz
Infasonic filter (switchable) -3dB at 14Hz, 18dB/octave
Remote No
NAD Link No
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 84 x 273mm
Net weight 4.3kg
Shipping weight 5kg
Power consumption (120 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz) 20W
Dimensions are of unit’s cabinet without attached feet; add up to 18mm for total height.
Dimension depth excludes terminals, sockets, controls and buttons.
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