About the NAD C 515BEE

Don't be fooled by its unassuming looks and modest price tag. NAD designed the C 515BEE with the same principles behind their higher-end CD players performance, value, and simplicity. It features meticulously laid out circuits comprised of carefully chosen components, plus isolated power supplies for the analog and digital circuit boards. This ensures that the delicate digital circuitry is protected from noise and interference, for a new level of warmth, detail, and musicality from your CD collection.
The C 515BEE's front panel looks very clean, and gives you easy access to basic functions without a lot of extra stuff getting in the way. And with the included full-function remote control, you'll have command of popular features like repeat play and direct track access without getting off the couch.
Product highlights:
- plays CDs, CD-Rs & CD-RWs, and MP3 & WMA CDs
- repeat and program play with direct access from the remote control
- forward and reverse skip and search functions
- full-function remote
- display dimmer
- optical and coaxial digital outputs
- stereo RCA outputs
- signal-to-noise ratio 110 dB
- dynamic range 95 dB
- Sigma/Delta 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter
- carefully chosen internal components ensure accurate, musical sound
- 17-1/8"W x 2-3/4"H x 10-13/16"D
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # C515BEE
What's in the box:
- Single-Disc CD player
- Wireless remote (CD7)
- 2 "AAA" batteries
- 57" RCA stereo patch cord
- Owner's manual (English/ French/ Spanish/ Italian/ German/ Dutch/ Swedish/ Russian)
- Warranty information
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Disc Capacity | 1 | |
CD Transport Only | No | |
Disc Exchange | N/A | |
Track Programming | 40 | |
Random Play | Yes | |
Direct Track Access | Remote | |
Direct Disc Access | N/A | |
Networking Features | ||
Network Music Streaming | --- | |
Ethernet Port | --- | |
Wi-Fi | --- | |
Remote | Included | |
Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
Compatibility | ||
CD-R Playback | Yes | |
CD-RW Playback | Yes | |
Stereo SACD Playback | N | |
Specifications | ||
CD Frequency Response | 20-20k Hz | |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 110 dB | |
SACD Frequency Response | Not Compatible | |
SACD Dynamic Range | --- | |
SACD THD | --- | |
Inputs | ||
Digital Optical Input | ||
Digital Coaxial Input | ||
USB Type-A Input | ||
USB Type-B Input | ||
Outputs | ||
Analog RCA Output | Yes | |
Analog XLR Output | No | |
Digital Optical Output | Yes | |
Digital Coaxial Output | Yes | |
Headphone Output | No |
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Input and Output Notes
Features
Disc Compatibility: The NAD C 515BEE Single Disc CD Player can play CD, CD-R, and CD-RW discs.
CD-TEXT: The NAD C 515BEE supports CD-Text information such as artist name and track titles. The CDs used must contain CD-Text information for this feature to work.
MP3/WMA Playback: The C 515BEE supports MP3 and WMA files that have been recorded onto CD-R or CD-RW discs.
DAC: The 192 kHz/24-bit Sigma/Delta DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) chip was chosen for its low noise and excellent linearity.
Display Dimmer: The Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) has three brightness settings, or it can be turned off.
Wireless Remote Control: In addition the unit's from panel controls, the player includes a dedicated full-feature IR wireless remote control for easy operation.
Input and Output Notes
Digital Outputs: Two digital outputs, one optical (Toslink) and one coaxial (RCA), are provided for sending signal to the digital input terminals of a receiver, outboard D/A converter, or CD recorder.
Analog Output: The CD player also features stereo RCA outputs for analog connection, utilizing the high quality DACs.
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This purchase was an upgrade to a ten year old (maybe older) Denon CD player. I'm totally impressed by the quality of this player and the sound it puts forth. Well worth the price! Again, kudos to Crutchfield for the fastest delivery of any internet retailer!
DaveL from Kennett Square, PA