The NAD T 778 AV Surround Sound Receiver delivers immersive home theatre sound with 9-channel HybridDigital™ amplification and advanced surround processing. Dirac Live Room Correction improves in-room clarity, imaging, and tonal balance for a more accurate cinematic experience. Built with NAD’s MDC modular architecture, the T 778 is designed for long-term upgradeability as formats evolve. With modern HDMI connectivity, high-resolution streaming capability, and multiple subwoofer outputs, it’s a premium centerpiece for high-performance home cinema systems.
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Features & Specs
9-channel HybridDigital™ amplification
Delivers efficient, high-power performance with strong control, helping maintain clarity at both low listening levels and high-impact cinematic peaks.
Dirac Live Room Correction
Advanced surround processing for home cinema
SURROUND SOUND & HD AUDIO
Creates a spacious, engaging soundstage with precise placement and intelligible dialogue, making movies, music, and games feel more lifelike.
MDC modular upgradeable design
NAD’s future-facing platform helps protect your investment by supporting system evolution through modular upgrades rather than requiring a full receiver replacement.
HDMI connectivity for modern video sources
Designed to integrate seamlessly with today’s home theatre components for a clean, current signal path and simplified system hookup.
Combines modern music playback capability with flexible bass management, making it easier to tune low-frequency performance for your room and speaker layout.
9-channel HybridDigital™ amplification
Delivers efficient, high-power performance with strong control, helping maintain clarity at both low listening levels and high-impact cinematic peaks.
Dirac Live Room Correction
Advanced surround processing for home cinema
SURROUND SOUND & HD AUDIO
Creates a spacious, engaging soundstage with precise placement and intelligible dialogue, making movies, music, and games feel more lifelike.
MDC modular upgradeable design
NAD’s future-facing platform helps protect your investment by supporting system evolution through modular upgrades rather than requiring a full receiver replacement.
HDMI connectivity for modern video sources
Designed to integrate seamlessly with today’s home theatre components for a clean, current signal path and simplified system hookup.
Combines modern music playback capability with flexible bass management, making it easier to tune low-frequency performance for your room and speaker layout.
Expert Insight
NAD's T 778 Home Theater Receiver blends cutting-edge technology with NAD's signature sound quality, offering immersive audio and video experiences for both music and home theater enthusiasts.
Mike Chapman
Over 30 Years At LIstenUp
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NAD T 778 AV Surround Sound Receiver
The NAD T 778 AV Surround Sound Receiver is built for listeners who want true home-cinema impact without sacrificing musical detail. Its 9-channel HybridDigital™ amplification delivers clean, controlled power for immersive movie soundtracks, lifelike dialogue, and dynamic gaming audio—while maintaining the refinement NAD is known for.
For room-specific accuracy, the T 778 pairs advanced surround processing with Dirac Live Room Correction, helping correct acoustic issues that can blur imaging and tonal balance. And because home theatre standards evolve quickly, NAD’s MDC modular architecture is designed to support future upgrades—so your system can grow without replacing the entire receiver.
With modern HDMI connectivity, high-resolution streaming capability, multiple subwoofer outputs, and an integration-friendly design for enthusiast or custom-install setups, the T 778 is a premium centerpiece for high-performance home theatres and media rooms.
What It's Good At:
Cinematic, full-room immersion with 9 channels of HybridDigital™ amplification for powerful, controlled surround sound
More accurate in-room sound using Dirac Live Room Correction to improve imaging and tonal balance
Future-ready performance via NAD’s MDC modular design for long-term upgradeability
Clean dialogue and impactful dynamics that stay composed from quiet scenes to explosive peaks
Flexible bass management with multiple subwoofer outputs for smoother, more even low-end response
Modern system compatibility with HDMI support for today’s video sources plus high-resolution streaming capability
NAD T 778 Full Specifications:
Amplifier
Power (8 Ohms): 140W (21.5dBW)
Power (4 Ohms): 170W (22.3dBW)
Full Disclosure Power (all channels driven simultaneously at full bandwidth at rated distortion): 9 x 85W
Power (8 Ohms): 165W (22.2dBW)
Power (4 Ohms): 280W (24.5dBW)
Total harmonic distortion at rated power: <0.08%
IM distortion at 1/3 rated power: <0.03%
Damping factor: >300 (20Hz–1kHz, 8 ohms)
Input sensitivity and impedance: 1.12Vrms (ref. 8 Ohms, VOL at 0dB)
Frequency response: +0.3/-0.8dB (ref. 1kHz, 20Hz–20kHz)
Signal/noise ratio: >100dB (ref. rated power at 8 Ohms, A-Weighted)
Signal/noise ratio: >85dB (ref. 1W at 8 Ohms, A-Weighted)
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 140 x 430mm (Gross)*
Net Weight: 12.1kg (26.7lb)
Shipping Weight: 15.5kg (34.2lb)
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
NAD T 778 Q&A:
What makes the NAD T 778 a great choice for a premium home theatre?
It combines 9-channel HybridDigital™ amplification with advanced surround processing to deliver powerful dynamics, clear dialogue, and an immersive cinematic soundstage.
Does the T 778 include room correction?
Yes. It features Dirac Live Room Correction, which measures your room and helps correct acoustic problems to improve tonal balance and imaging.
How many amplifier channels does the NAD T 778 have?
The T 778 provides 9 channels of amplification, designed to deliver efficient, high-impact surround performance.
What does NAD’s MDC modular design do for buyers?
MDC (Modular Design Construction) is built for long-term ownership—allowing the receiver to adapt as technologies and formats change through upgradeable modules rather than full replacement.
Is the T 778 suitable for both music and movies?
Yes. NAD’s design focus emphasizes musicality and control, so the T 778 is engineered to sound refined with music while still delivering cinematic power for films and gaming.
How does the T 778 handle bass management and subwoofers?
It includes multiple subwoofer outputs, giving you more flexibility for bass management and smoother low-frequency performance across the room.
What kind of connectivity does the T 778 provide for modern video sources?
It includes HDMI connectivity designed to support today’s video sources for a current, streamlined home theatre setup.
Is the NAD T 778 a good fit for custom installation systems?
Yes. It’s designed to integrate naturally into living spaces and professionally installed environments, with connectivity and system-compatibility that suit sophisticated installations.
The NAD T 778 AV Surround Sound Receiver delivers immersive home theatre sound with 9-channel HybridDigital™ amplification and advanced surround processing. Dirac Live Room Correction improves in-room clarity, imaging, and tonal balance for a more accurate cinematic experience. Built with NAD’s MDC modular architecture, the T 778 is designed for long-term upgradeability as formats evolve. With modern HDMI connectivity, high-resolution streaming capability, and multiple subwoofer outputs, it’s a premium centerpiece for high-performance home cinema systems.
Get the Details
Features & Specs
Features & Specs
9-channel HybridDigital™ amplification
Delivers efficient, high-power performance with strong control, helping maintain clarity at both low listening levels and high-impact cinematic peaks.
Dirac Live Room Correction
Advanced surround processing for home cinema
SURROUND SOUND & HD AUDIO
Creates a spacious, engaging soundstage with precise placement and intelligible dialogue, making movies, music, and games feel more lifelike.
MDC modular upgradeable design
NAD’s future-facing platform helps protect your investment by supporting system evolution through modular upgrades rather than requiring a full receiver replacement.
HDMI connectivity for modern video sources
Designed to integrate seamlessly with today’s home theatre components for a clean, current signal path and simplified system hookup.
Combines modern music playback capability with flexible bass management, making it easier to tune low-frequency performance for your room and speaker layout.
9-channel HybridDigital™ amplification
Delivers efficient, high-power performance with strong control, helping maintain clarity at both low listening levels and high-impact cinematic peaks.
Dirac Live Room Correction
Advanced surround processing for home cinema
SURROUND SOUND & HD AUDIO
Creates a spacious, engaging soundstage with precise placement and intelligible dialogue, making movies, music, and games feel more lifelike.
MDC modular upgradeable design
NAD’s future-facing platform helps protect your investment by supporting system evolution through modular upgrades rather than requiring a full receiver replacement.
HDMI connectivity for modern video sources
Designed to integrate seamlessly with today’s home theatre components for a clean, current signal path and simplified system hookup.
Combines modern music playback capability with flexible bass management, making it easier to tune low-frequency performance for your room and speaker layout.
Expert Insight
Expert Insight
NAD's T 778 Home Theater Receiver blends cutting-edge technology with NAD's signature sound quality, offering immersive audio and video experiences for both music and home theater enthusiasts.
Mike Chapman
Over 30 Years At LIstenUp
Details
Details
NAD T 778 AV Surround Sound Receiver
The NAD T 778 AV Surround Sound Receiver is built for listeners who want true home-cinema impact without sacrificing musical detail. Its 9-channel HybridDigital™ amplification delivers clean, controlled power for immersive movie soundtracks, lifelike dialogue, and dynamic gaming audio—while maintaining the refinement NAD is known for.
For room-specific accuracy, the T 778 pairs advanced surround processing with Dirac Live Room Correction, helping correct acoustic issues that can blur imaging and tonal balance. And because home theatre standards evolve quickly, NAD’s MDC modular architecture is designed to support future upgrades—so your system can grow without replacing the entire receiver.
With modern HDMI connectivity, high-resolution streaming capability, multiple subwoofer outputs, and an integration-friendly design for enthusiast or custom-install setups, the T 778 is a premium centerpiece for high-performance home theatres and media rooms.
What It's Good At:
Cinematic, full-room immersion with 9 channels of HybridDigital™ amplification for powerful, controlled surround sound
More accurate in-room sound using Dirac Live Room Correction to improve imaging and tonal balance
Future-ready performance via NAD’s MDC modular design for long-term upgradeability
Clean dialogue and impactful dynamics that stay composed from quiet scenes to explosive peaks
Flexible bass management with multiple subwoofer outputs for smoother, more even low-end response
Modern system compatibility with HDMI support for today’s video sources plus high-resolution streaming capability
NAD T 778 Full Specifications:
Amplifier
Power (8 Ohms): 140W (21.5dBW)
Power (4 Ohms): 170W (22.3dBW)
Full Disclosure Power (all channels driven simultaneously at full bandwidth at rated distortion): 9 x 85W
Power (8 Ohms): 165W (22.2dBW)
Power (4 Ohms): 280W (24.5dBW)
Total harmonic distortion at rated power: <0.08%
IM distortion at 1/3 rated power: <0.03%
Damping factor: >300 (20Hz–1kHz, 8 ohms)
Input sensitivity and impedance: 1.12Vrms (ref. 8 Ohms, VOL at 0dB)
Frequency response: +0.3/-0.8dB (ref. 1kHz, 20Hz–20kHz)
Signal/noise ratio: >100dB (ref. rated power at 8 Ohms, A-Weighted)
Signal/noise ratio: >85dB (ref. 1W at 8 Ohms, A-Weighted)
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 140 x 430mm (Gross)*
Net Weight: 12.1kg (26.7lb)
Shipping Weight: 15.5kg (34.2lb)
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
NAD T 778 Q&A:
What makes the NAD T 778 a great choice for a premium home theatre?
It combines 9-channel HybridDigital™ amplification with advanced surround processing to deliver powerful dynamics, clear dialogue, and an immersive cinematic soundstage.
Does the T 778 include room correction?
Yes. It features Dirac Live Room Correction, which measures your room and helps correct acoustic problems to improve tonal balance and imaging.
How many amplifier channels does the NAD T 778 have?
The T 778 provides 9 channels of amplification, designed to deliver efficient, high-impact surround performance.
What does NAD’s MDC modular design do for buyers?
MDC (Modular Design Construction) is built for long-term ownership—allowing the receiver to adapt as technologies and formats change through upgradeable modules rather than full replacement.
Is the T 778 suitable for both music and movies?
Yes. NAD’s design focus emphasizes musicality and control, so the T 778 is engineered to sound refined with music while still delivering cinematic power for films and gaming.
How does the T 778 handle bass management and subwoofers?
It includes multiple subwoofer outputs, giving you more flexibility for bass management and smoother low-frequency performance across the room.
What kind of connectivity does the T 778 provide for modern video sources?
It includes HDMI connectivity designed to support today’s video sources for a current, streamlined home theatre setup.
Is the NAD T 778 a good fit for custom installation systems?
Yes. It’s designed to integrate naturally into living spaces and professionally installed environments, with connectivity and system-compatibility that suit sophisticated installations.
