M50.2 vs Musical Fidelity M6 CD
The M6 CD's weight is 11.2 kg (25 lbs) against the M50.2's 8.1 kg (18 lbs) and its depth 385 mm against 381 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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About the M50.2
The NAD M50.2 is a discontinued Masters Series digital music player, CD transport/ripper, network music server, and BluOS streaming endpoint. It combines a slot-loading CD drive with mirrored internal storage, allowing CDs to be played or automatically ripped to a protected music library. It provides digital-only audio output, so it requires an external DAC, integrated amplifier, or receiver with a suitable digital input. The unit supports local USB playback, network shares, internet and subscription streaming services, Bluetooth aptX, and control through BluOS-compatible applications. It has no built-in DAC, analog audio output, headphone amplifier, speaker amplifier, phono stage, or published analog performance specifications. The product is listed on NAD’s website as a legacy product, and current availability is generally limited to remaining stock or the used market.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- Yes
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB 2.0 Type A, USB 2.0 Type B, coaxial, optical
- Analog Inputs
- IR input, 12V trigger in
- Digital Outputs
- AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical, HDMI
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Other Services
- FLAC, ALAC, WAV, MQA, MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG Vorbis, WMA-L, AIFF, HRA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 434 × 133 × 381 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.1 kg (18 lbs)
Never published
- Analog Output — the maker never published this. Checked 30 sources on 8 Sept 2026
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