The C 542 replaces NAD’s venerable C 541i.

With the worldwide acclaim and numerous awards for outstanding performance and value, it is fair to ask why NAD would “mess with success”.

But NAD has never rested on its laurels; rather development is ongoing at the NAD Lab and new models are launched when we feel a significant improvement has been achieved.

Such is the case with the C 542. Besides the new more refined cosmetics and improved remote control, many component changes have been implemented in the C 542’s circuits.

The cumulative effect of these changes is quite dramatic, improving low frequency slam and extension, while maintaining the pace and timing for which the C 541i was so lavishly praised.

Image depth and scale are further enhanced while retaining the timbral accuracy and lucid harmonic structure of its predecessor.

• CD, CD-R and CD-RW Compatible
  
• HDCD® Decoder with Automatic Detection
  
• Burr-Brown Sigma-Delta 24 bit Digital to Analogue Converter
  
• Nichicon “Muse” capacitors
  
• Coaxial Digital Output
  
• Optical Digital Output
  
• Low Output Impedance
  
• Separate Power Regulators for Analog and Digital Sections
  
• VFL Display with selectable Track, Time and Repeat
  
• Repeat Mode for Single Track or Entire CD
  
• Program Play up to 20 Tracks
  
• Random Play
  
• External IR Input
  
• 12V Trigger Input
  
• NAD CD-6 Full Function Remote Control