Over the 30 years that NAD Electronics has been around, they have been known for their reasonably priced components. As the name suggests, the T585 will handle a multitude of audio and video disc formats.
The T585 also incorporates HDMI with HDCP encryption, allowing high definition audio and video signals to be transferred between source components, processors, and video displays in a pure digital format. DVD Video can be watched in normal or progressive scan mode (providing your display supports progressive signal). When using HDMI connectivity, you will also take advantage of the Faroujda DCDi chip that effectively upconverts standard (480 lines) to the High Definition formats of 720p or 1080i.
The T585 features a Dual Discrete Video Circuit (D.D.V.C.) for the highest possible picture quality via the Component Video output. The NAD T585 uses an extremely high-speed dual 12-bit, 216-MHz video D/A converter to ensure highly accurate playback of deli-cate, low-level video signals, producing a vivid picture that is faithful in every detail. Over sampling of 4x is achieved for progressive and 8x for interlaced video signals, allowing more detailed D/A conversion. Higher quality picture reproduction is also possible thanks to a filter with flexible ‘shutout characteristics’ that is used for the analog filter in the latter stage.
Furthermore, the NAD T585 uses two separate video D/A converters to process progressive and interlaced signals, eliminating mutual interference between the two signals. This allows both a standard definition and a high definition picture to be output simultaneously – a great feature for sending video to a second viewing zone.
Specs
- Plays DVD-V, DVD-A, DVD+R, DVD-R, VCD, SVCD, SACD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
- HDMI Output for HD video and audio
- Faroudja DCDi circuit for 480i (DVD standard) video upconversion to 420p, 720p or 1080i
- Component Video Output with Progressive Scan option
- S-Video and Composite Video Output
- 12 bit 216MHz video DAC from Analog Devices
- 10 bit 27MHz video DAC from Cirrus Logic
- Coax and TosLink optical digital audio outputs
- Bass Management for DVD-A and SACD
- Separate 2 channel and 5.1 channel analog outputs
- Dolby Digital and DTS decoding
- HDCD, MP3, and WMA decoding
- 24 bit 192kHz DACs
- RS-232 port
- IR Input
- 12V Trigger Input
- Detachable AC cord
- DVD 6 Remote Control