NAD's audiophile-leaning 9.2-channel surround receiver is built around BluOS — the family streaming platform shared with Bluesound — and aims at customers who care about sound quality first and Dolby Atmos checklist features second. Six HDMI 2.0b inputs (five rear, one front) and two HDMI outputs cover the screen side, while Dirac Live room correction (paid upgrade beyond the included frequency range) handles the room. NAD's Modular Design Construction means the back panel includes upgradeable card slots, and the front panel has a colour touchscreen rather than the usual button bank.
NAD’s 9.2 audiophile AVR with 6 HDMI 2.0b in, 2 HDMI out, BluOS streaming, Dirac Live ready and 11.2 pre-outs.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- NAD
- Release Year
- 2020
- Model Number
- T 778
- Category
- Audio Equipment
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 5 | HDMI IN 1-5 (rear) | All HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2; 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Dolby Vision and HDR10 pass-through |
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | HDMI IN 6 (front) | Front-panel HDMI input |
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | HDMI OUT 1 (Main, eARC) | 4K@60Hz HDR / Dolby Vision with eARC |
| HDMI 1.4 (Type A – Standard) | 1 | HDMI OUT 2 (1080p) | Limited to 1080p resolution; intended for zone/secondary display |
| Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF) | 2 | OPTICAL IN 1 / 2 | Two optical digital inputs |
| Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA Digital) | 2 | COAXIAL IN 1 / 2 | Two coaxial digital inputs |
| RCA Stereo Audio | 2 | Analog Audio IN 1 / 2 (stereo pairs) | Two stereo RCA input pairs |
| RCA Stereo Audio | 1 | PHONO IN (MM) | Moving-magnet phono input with ground terminal |
| RCA Audio (Mono) | 11 | Channel Pre-Outs (11 channels) | Full 11-channel pre-out for external amplification |
| RCA Audio (Mono) | 2 | Subwoofer Pre-Out 1 / 2 | Dual subwoofer outputs |
| RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | 1 | NETWORK | Wired network for BluOS / firmware / control |
| USB Type-A (USB 2.0) | 2 | USB (1 rear, 1 front) | USB mass-storage media playback (front and rear) |
| 6.35mm TRS (1/4 inch Audio) | 1 | PHONES (front) | Front-panel 1/4-inch headphone output |
| RF Antenna Input (Coaxial) | 1 | FM ANTENNA (75 ohm) | FM tuner input; AM not present on the T 778 |
| IR Blaster (3.5mm) | 2 | IR IN / OUT | 3.5mm IR remote control jacks for custom-install integration |
Notes & Compatibility
9.2-channel amplification, 11.2-channel processing with full pre-outs. All HDMI ports are HDMI 2.0b (no 8K / no 4K@120Hz). HDMI OUT 1 supports eARC and 4K@60Hz HDR; OUT 2 is limited to 1080p. BluOS adds Wi-Fi streaming via included MDC module. Dirac Live ready (frequency range upgrade is paid). MM phono input. 6.3mm headphone jack. Has RS-232, 3x 12V trigger and IR in/out — not modeled as discrete ports.
