NAD C 427 Stereo AM FM Tuner
Why You'll Love It.
Mike Chapman OVER 30 YEARS WITH LISTENUP!
The NAD C 427 FM Tuner impressively maintains FM as one of the most reliable and best-sounding mediums, featuring a highly sensitive RF Front End for cleaner reception, 40 presets for convenient station storage, and a streamlined user interface, offering exceptional performance, convenience, and efficiency in Hi-Fi radio listening.
Technical Specifications
High-performance stereo AM/FM tuning for cleaner reception
Designed to reduce background noise and interference so broadcasts sound more natural and consistent in a revealing hi-fi setup.
40 programmable presets for instant recall
Save a large lineup of AM and FM favorites and jump to them quickly without repetitive manual tuning.
Auto Search that prioritizes strong signals
Scans efficiently and stops on the best available stations, making day-to-day station finding fast and frustration-free.
FM Mute and Blend for better real-world listening
FM Mute keeps tuning quiet between stations, while Blend improves comfort and clarity on weaker stereo broadcasts.
RDS info + clear VFL graphic display
RDS PS/RT support shows station names and radio text (when available), and the multi-line display keeps key info easy to read from your listening position.
Integration-ready connectivity
RS-232 and a rear-panel IR input allow cleaner control integration in advanced systems and custom installations.
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Product Details
NAD C 427 Stereo AM/FM Tuner
Rediscover the ease and warmth of broadcast radio with the NAD C 427, a purpose-built stereo AM/FM tuner engineered for clean reception and low-noise performance in a serious hi-fi system. NAD’s refined RF design helps stations lock in with greater stability, while smart listening tools like Auto Search, FM Mute, and Blend make weaker signals more enjoyable by reducing inter-station noise and improving perceived clarity. A crisp four-line VFL graphic display keeps essential info easy to read at a glance, and RDS PS/RT support adds helpful station naming and radio text where available. With 40 programmable presets (AM or FM), smooth rotary tuning control, and integration-friendly connections like RS-232 and rear-panel IR input, the C 427 fits naturally into both classic stereo stacks and custom-installed systems—without clutter or complication.
What It's Good At:
- Delivering clearer, more stable AM/FM reception with a carefully engineered low-noise tuner design
- Making station hunting effortless with Auto Search that stops on the strongest available signals
- Keeping tuning quiet and enjoyable using FM Mute to eliminate distracting inter-station noise
- Improving listenability on weaker stereo broadcasts with the Blend function
- Fast, organized access to favorites with 40 programmable presets (AM or FM) and retained memory
- Integrating cleanly into advanced systems via RS-232 control and rear-panel IR input
NAD C 427 Full Specifications:
- RDS: PS (Station name) and RT (Radio text)
- Presets: 40 station random presets (AM or FM)
- Display: VFL graphic display (four-line)
- RF Front End: MOS-FET RF Front End
- Control / Integration: RS-232 interface; IR input
- Remote: NAD full function remote control
- Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
- FM Tuner — Usable Sensitivity (98MHz): 10dBμV
- FM Tuner — Signal/Noise Ratio: 65dB (60dBμV IHF-WTD Mono); 60dB (60dBμV IHF-WTD Stereo)
- FM Tuner — Frequency Response: ±1.5dB (20Hz – 15kHz, 60dBμV)
- FM Tuner — Channel Separation (60dBμV): 30Hz 33dB; 1kHz 40dB; 10kHz 32dB
- FM Tuner — Capture Ratio (40dBµV): 3dB
- FM Tuner — AM Suppression: 50dB (60dBμV, 100% Mod. FM, 30% Mod. AM)
- FM Tuner — Image Rejection (119.4MHz): 70dB
- FM Tuner — I.F. Rejection (10.7MHz): 70dB
- FM Tuner — Pilot Suppression (60dBμV): 60dB
- FM Tuner — Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Mono 0.4%; Stereo 0.8%
- FM Tuner — Auto Search Sensitivity: 24dBμV
- FM Tuner — RDS Decode Sensitivity: 26dBμV
- AM Tuner — Usable Sensitivity (999/1000kHz): 55dBµV
- AM Tuner — Signal/Noise Ratio (5mV in): 42dB
- AM Tuner — Total Harmonic Distortion (5mV in): 1.5%
- AM Tuner — IF Rejection (450kHz): 40dB
- AM Tuner — Image Rejection (F+2xIF): 28dB
- AM Tuner — Selectivity: 20dB
- AM Tuner — Loop Sensitivity (20dB S/N): 999/1000Hz 66dB; 603/300Hz 66dB; 1404/1400Hz 66dB
- AM Tuner — Frequency Response: (100 – 2.3kHz, 5mV) ±6dB
- General — Standby Power: <0.5W
- General — Gross Unit Dimension (W x H x D): 435 x 99 x 315mm
- General — Gross Unit Dimension (inches): 17 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 12 7/16”
- General — Net Weight: 4.6kg (10.1lb)
- General — Shipping Weight: 5.4kg (11.9lb)
NAD C 427 Q&A:
- Does the NAD C 427 support both AM and FM radio?
- Yes. The C 427 is a dedicated stereo tuner designed for both AM and FM reception.
- How many stations can I save as presets?
- You can store up to 40 presets total, in any mix of AM and FM stations.
- What does Auto Search do?
- Auto Search scans through stations and automatically stops at the strongest available signal for easier tuning.
- What is FM Mute, and why would I use it?
- FM Mute reduces or eliminates inter-station noise while tuning, so you don’t hear loud bursts of static between stations.
- What does the Blend feature do?
- Blend helps improve listenability on weaker stereo signals by reducing noise and making stereo broadcasts sound smoother.
- Does it display station information?
- Yes. It supports RDS PS (station name) and RT (radio text) when broadcast by the station, shown on the VFL display.
- Will I lose my presets if the unit is unplugged?
- No. Preset memory is retained even when the unit is unplugged.
- Can it be integrated into a custom control system?
- Yes. The C 427 includes RS-232 and a rear-panel IR input for integration with external control solutions.
