About the NAD C 516BEE

A wolf in sheep's clothing
A wolf in sheep's clothing
Don't be fooled by its unassuming looks and modest price tag. NAD designed the C 516BEE with the same principles behind their higher-end CD players — performance, value, and simplicity. It features meticulously laid out circuits consisting 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.
Simple versatility
The C 516BEE's front panel looks very clean, and gives you easy access to basic functions without a lot of extra stuff getting in the way. You'll enjoy playback from a variety of discs, ranging from regular CDs to home-burned CD-Rs filled with MP3 and WMA files. 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
- carefully chosen internal components ensure accurate, musical sound
- 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
- frequency response: 20-20,000 (±0.5 dB)
- signal-to-noise ratio: 118 dB
- Cirrus Logic 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter
- 17-3/16"W x 2-11/16"H x 11-1/4"D
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # C516BEE
What's in the box:
- Single-Disc CD player
- Wireless remote (CD7)
- 2 "AAA" batteries
- 5' Stereo RCA cable
- Owner's Manual on CD-ROM
- 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 | 118 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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Features
Disc Compatibility: The NAD C 516BEE Single Disc CD Player can play CD, CD-R, and CD-RW discs.
CD-TEXT: The NAD C 516BEE 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 516BEE supports MP3 and WMA files that have been recorded onto CD-R or CD-RW discs.
DAC: The Cirrus Logic Sigma/Delta 192 kHz/24-bit DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) chip was chosen for its low noise and excellent linearity.
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.
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.
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This CD player is for sound lovers and exceeds all expectations! It exhibits great overall response, clear, crisp, and not shy about reproducing very high and low frequencies. Excellent stereo imaging and an accurate flat response makes this CD player a great choice for serious listening.
Don from Tampa, FL