Stereo PreAmplifier 1020 Series 20

NAD, New Acoustic Dimension; Ontario

  • Year
  • 1981 ?
  • Category
  • Audio Amplifier or -mixer
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 310096

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Hi-Fi equipment
  • Power type and voltage
  • 110 or 120 or 220 or 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Stereo PreAmplifier 1020 Series 20 - NAD, New Acoustic Dimension;
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 420 x 96 x 240 mm / 16.5 x 3.8 x 9.4 inch
  • Notes
  • A Stereo pre-amplifier, the same as the pre-amplifier section in the integrated NAD 3020 Series 20 Stereo Amplifier.

    With RCA input sockets for Phono (MM), Tuner and Aux, input/output RCA sockets and DIN socket for Tape and a Phono Input Capacitance Selector switch (100pF, 220pF, 320pF). Output sockets for Pre-out and High-Level Pre-Out. Some models have three AC outlets and some have a voltage selector.

    Rotary controls for Bass, Treble, Balance and Volume, push buttons for Power, input selection (Aux, Tuner, Phono, Tape), Audio Muting and Loudness. Power On pilot light and jack for headphones. Rack mount handles are an optional extra.

    Phono Amplifier
     Input Impedance Resistance ..............................:  47KΩ
                              Capacitance ............................:  100/220/320 pF
     Input Sensitivity (1kHz) for 1V Out ......................:   2.5 mV
     Input Overload at 20 Hz/1 kHz/20K Hz ................:   20mV/200mV/2V
     THD (20-20K Hz) and IMD at +30 dB Input Level ..:   0.02%
     RIAA Response Accuracy  ................................:  ±0.3dB
     Signal to Noise Ratio A-Weighted with
      (A) Phono Cartridge Connected ........................:  80dB/75dB (Ref 10mV/Ref 5mV)
      (B) Short Circuit Input ......................................:  84dB (Ref 10 mV)

    High Level Input
     Input Impedance Resistance/Capacitance ..........:  20KΩ/220pF
     Input Sensitivity for 1V Out ...............................:  155mV
     Signal to Noise Ratio A-Weighted Ref 1V Out ....:  110dB
     THD (20-20K Hz) and IMD for 1V Out ................:  0.02%
     Maximum Input Signal .....................................:  Infinite
     Infrasonic Filter Turn over Frequency (-3 dB) ......:  20Hz
                   Slope ...............................................: 12dB/Octave
     Frequency Response 100-20K .........................:  ±0.5dB
     Hi-Level Pre Minimum Output (600Ω Load) ........:  6V

    Versions/Power Requirements
    120 V AC 60Hz
    220 V AC 50 Hz
    240 V AC 50 Hz
    110/120/220/240 V AC 50/60Hz with voltage selector

    Made in Taiwan

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 3.750 kg / 8 lb 4.2 oz (8.26 lb)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (NAD 1020 Service Manual)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Howard Craven. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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