NAD launches Rhapsody in Award-Winning NAD BluOS Music Systems

Premium partnership with on-demand music service, Rhapsody, launches with two-month free trial to unlimited ad-free music streaming.

Pickering, Ontario/Seattle, Washington, December 10, 2014—NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio and video components, introduces Rhapsody to its NAD BluOS supported wireless music systems. Through this strategic partnership, NAD owners in the U.S. can now enjoy a premium multi-room wireless audio experience with unlimited access to Rhapsody’s 32 million song library, curated playlists, and exclusive editorial content, all without any interruption from advertising.

Streaming music, creating personalized playlists, and accessing thousands of the world’s top AM/FM radio stations from Rhapsody is incredibly simple with NAD BluOS music systems. NAD’s versatile, state-of-the-art network music players offer countless ways to play and discover new music, including high-resolution audio files up to 24-bit/192kHz. The addition of Rhapsody allows music lovers the ability to browse and playback millions of songs using the NAD BluOS Controller App for iOS/Android devices with uncompromising audio performance. To experience this premium service, Rhapsody is offering NAD BluOS owners in the U.S. a free two (2) month trial subscription.

“This partnership with Rhapsody brings together two legends in music and audio, both known for living on the cutting-edge of innovation from the very beginning,” says John Banks, NAD Chief Brand Officer. “Music lovers will enjoy listening to Rhapsody’s ever-expanding catalogue of songs with the open, dynamic, and detailed sound of NAD.”

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“For more than 13 years, Rhapsody has delivered a premium digital music experience for passionate music fans,” said Brian McGarvey, Vice President of Business Development at Rhapsody International. “With the addition of Rhapsody to NAD’s award-winning BluOS music systems, we are excited to bring our catalogue of more than 32 million songs into the homes of customers who appreciate high-quality audio at home.”

NAD BluOS supported wireless music systems will offer Rhapsody Premier to subscribers who want true high-performance fidelity beginning December 10, 2014. Rhapsody is offering a complimentary two (2) month trial subscription to Rhapsody Premier (in the U.S. only) and sign-up is quick and easy directly through the NAD BluOS Controller App. Owners will need to upgrade all NAD BluOS music systems to software version 1.14.0 to be able to experience Rhapsody Premier.

NAD BluOS 1.14.0 is supported on the following high-performance NAD models: Masters M12 Digital Preamp DAC with MDC DD-BluOS Module M50 Digital Music Player C 390DD Direct Digital Amplifier with MDC DD-BluOS Module

Download the NAD BluOS Controller App here:

Apple iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/nad-bluos-controller/id516102937?mt=8

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lenbrook.sovi.m50&hl=en

nad-logoAbout NAD

Sold in over 80 countries, NAD Electronics was founded in 1972 by a collective of audio-industry specialists: manufacturers, retailers, distributors, musicians and music lovers. The brand is world-renowned for its award-winning line of high quality components for audio, home theatre and custom installation applications. With over 40 years of audio design expertise, NAD products consistently deliver outstanding performance, innovation, value and simplicity.

For more information on NAD Electronics and other products, visit www.NADelectronics.com

 

rhapsodyAbout Rhapsody

Rhapsody International is the parent company of leading streaming music services, Rhapsody and Napster. Now available in 32 countries across the US, Europe and Latin America, Rhapsody and Napster give members ad-free access to more than 32 million songs. Whether they’re listening on their phone, at home, at work, or in the car, Rhapsody and Napster go where they go. Our expert team of editors creates a curated music experience that’s easy for members worldwide to gather and enjoy new original content including videos, playlists, reviews, and radio stations — anytime and anywhere. Follow @Rhapsody on Twitter and keep up with the latest on the Rhapsody Facebook page at facebook.com/Rhapsody.

For more information visit: Website: www.rhapsody.com