AM5N - PSB AM3 Speakers + NAD CS-1 Streamer System

Rich, powerful stereo sound for vinyl, music streaming, and more.

The Alpha AM5 is a powered two-speaker stereo system that will revolutionize your traditional home audio experience. Featuring trickle-down acoustic technology from PSB’s most iconic speaker designs, the AM5 powered speaker includes a custom designed driver set with a ¾” aluminium ferrofluid-cooled tweeter and a 5 ¼” midbass woofer that together deliver a rich and detailed full-range sound. You can listen to favourites on vinyl with a built-in phono preamp, or stream music and playlists with high-quality Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth. It’s PSB legendary sound, for everything you listen to and enjoy.

Simple, timeless design

Featuring acoustically transparent detachable magnetic grilles in a choice of matte black or matte white finish, the AM5 offers a simple and timeless design that seamlessly blends into any décor. The elegant cabinet design lends itself to a wide variety of placement options, from desktop to bookshelf, or even stand mount.

¾” (19mm) aluminum dome tweeter with Ferrofluid and Neodymium Magnet
5.25” (133mm) woofer with rubber surround
Qualcomm aptX™ Bluetooth
Dedicated RCA phono input
Subwoofer Output
Bass reflex cabinet design
Acoustically transparent detachable magnetic grilles
Available in Matte Black or Matte White
Price is per Pair

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

On Axis @ 0°±3dB	55Hz-20Khz
LF Cutoff -10dB	36Hz

AMPLIFIER POWER

Amplifier Power

50 watts x 2 rms

ACOUSTIC DESIGN

Tweeter

3/4" (19mm), Aluminum Dome with Ferrofluid

Neodymium Magnet

WOOFER

Woofer

5.25" (100mm) Cone,

Rubber Surround,

Steel Basket

INPUTS

Analog	3.5mm, Phono MM
Digital	Optical, USB,
Wireless	aptX™ Bluetooth
Design Type	Bass Reflex

CONSTRUCTION

Cabinet	MDF
Cabinet Sleeve	Vinyl
Baffle Front	MDF
Grille	Perforated Metal

SIZE (W x H x D)

Net Dimensions	6 3/4” x 11 2/5” x 9 1/2” (170 x 290 x 240mm)
Net Weight	21.5 lbs (9.75 kg)
Shipping Dimensions	18 3/8” x 13 3/8” x 15” (467 x 340 x 381mm)
Shipping Weight	23.6 lbs (10.71 kg)

FINISH

Available Finishes

Matte Black, Matte White

NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer

NAD’s affordable CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer lets you add music streaming capability to any stereo or home-theatre system. Or you can configure a low-footprint music system for your den or home office by connecting the CS1 to a pair of powered speakers.

The CS1 supports the most popular network streaming and casting protocols, including Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, DLNA mobile and computer apps*, and Roon, so you can control playback with the music apps you use every day. The CS1 employs audiophile-grade components and can play high-resolution audio, up to 24-bit/192kHz.

Plug and Play

A compact, minimalist design, the NAD CS1 has a pair of line-level analogue RCA outputs for connection to a stereo receiver, integrated amp, preamplifier, or a pair of powered speakers. Alternatively, you can use the CS1’s optical or coaxial output to send digital audio to an AV receiver, external DAC, or a pair of powered speakers with digital input, at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution.

You can connect the CS1 to your home network via Wi-Fi or hardwire its LAN Ethernet port to your network router or an access point, or use Bluetooth® to pair the CS1 with your mobile device.

Premium Sound

The CS1 features an advanced differential digital section based on Texas Instruments’ PCM5141 DAC, a design known for its wide dynamic range, low noise floor, and immunity to clock jitter. It supports resolution up to 24-bit/192kHz and has full MQA decoding and rendering capability for playing Master Quality music from Tidal.

Streaming doesn’t get easier than this. Pair the NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer with your mobile device or connect it to your home network, then use your favorite apps to choose the music you want to hear. Then sit back and enjoy glorious, high-fidelity sound.

Features & Details

Compact, minimalist design
Built-in Bluetooth
Dual-band Wi-Fi plus LAN Ethernet port
Stereo analogue, optical digital, and coaxial digital outputs
Premium differential DAC design based on Texas Instruments PCM5141 DAC, with support for 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution audio
High-resolution music streaming from Tidal
Apple AirPlay 2 support allows CD-resolution streaming from any audio app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Chromecast support allows playback at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution from any Cast-enabled app on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer
Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect support lets users cue up music on a smart device, then transfer playback to the CS1
DLNA support allows streaming at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution from any DLNA-capable music app.*
Roon subscribers can stream audio to the CS1 from their personal libraries and online services supported by Roon