NAD M32 vs NAD Masters Series M33 V2 Detailed Comparison

NAD M32 vs NAD Masters Series M33 V2

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NAD M32

Integrated Amplifier | 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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NAD Masters Series M33 V2

Integrated Amplifier | 200 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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NAD M32 vs NAD Masters Series M33 V2 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers by NAD. NAD M32 is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker whereas the Masters Series M33 V2 is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of NAD M32 and NAD Masters Series M33 V2 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	NAD M32	NAD Masters Series M33 V2
Power	150 watts x 2 channels into both 8 and 4 ohms continuous, with dynamic power of 190 watts into 8 ohms, 380 watts into 4 ohms and 440 watts into 2 ohms	200 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 380 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class D	Class D
Damping factor	800	—
Built-in DAC	Yes	Yes
Phono input	Yes	Yes
Headphone output	Yes	1/4
Bluetooth	No	Yes
Weight	7.71kg / 17lbs	9.71kg / 21.4lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	5-3/16" x 17-1/8" x 15-1/4" 132 x 435 x 388 mm	5-1/4" x 17-1/8" x 17-5/8" 133.4 x 435.0 x 447.7 mm

M32 and Masters Series M33 V2 are members of NAD's Masters series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

NAD Masters Series History

Model	Watts RMS (8-ohms)	Minimum Impedance	Built-in DAC
NAD Masters Series M10 V2	100 watts	4-ohms	Yes
NAD M10 V3	100 watts	4-ohms	Yes
NAD Masters Series M33	200 watts	4-ohms	Yes
NAD Masters Series M33 V2	200 watts	4-ohms	Yes
NAD M32	150 watts	2-ohms	Yes

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose NAD M32 over NAD Masters Series M33 V2

MSRP Price(*)	3,299USD vs 7,399USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Handheld Remote	Yes vs No	Control the amplifier by the included RC
Signal to Noise Ratio	124 dB vs 120 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Minimum Impedance	2 ohms vs 4 ohms	Compatible with 2-ohms speakers
Optical Digital Inputs	Yes vs 2	More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs	Yes vs 2	More options for connecting Digital sources
Base Surface Area	1687.8cm²/ 261.6inch² vs 1947.5cm²/ 301.9inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	132mm vs 133mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose NAD Masters Series M33 V2 over NAD M32

Watts into 8-ohms	200 watts vs 150 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	380 watts vs 150 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.003% vs 0.005%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Max Sample Rate	384kHz vs 192kHz	Play higher resolution media

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the NAD M32 and NAD Masters Series M33 V2 differs from each other.

NAD M32 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
Phono Input
Yes Optical Digital Input
Yes Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
XLR Input Port

NAD Masters Series M33 V2 Inputs

Phono Input
2 Optical Digital Input
2 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:

Outputs

Yes Headphone Output

Outputs

Yes Preamp Outputs
1/4 Headphone Output