S100

About the S100

The NAD S100 is a premier stereo preamplifier from NAD's Silverline series, designed in Scandinavia and engineered in London and Canada. It features a solid-state design with pure class 'A' circuitry and a low-noise toroidal transformer, ensuring exceptional sound quality. The unit includes 10,000 Farad low-ESR capacitance for super stable internal power, internal gold contact relays for switching, and an onboard high-quality MM/MC phono input. It supports both balanced and unbalanced outputs and comes with a full-function S70 remote control. The chassis is made of aluminum, combining durability with aesthetic appeal. The S100 delivers a signal-to-noise ratio of 97 dB, frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and total harmonic distortion of 0.001%, making it a highly transparent and musical preamplifier. Dimensions are approximately 450 x 67 x 285 mm, and it weighs about 5.15 kg. It was manufactured from 1998 to 2003 and is considered a benchmark in NAD's product line.