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Great quality NAD C356BEE Stereo Amplifier. Fully Serviced.Usual Tone Controls plus Defeat.A&B Stereo Speaker Outputs.MP, Tuner, CD, Disc/MDC, Aux, Tape Monitor and Tape Inputs with Tallies. (Aux Tally is a little random)Main In / Pre Out. Pre Out 2. Soft Clipping switching.Very Good condition with a couple of fine scratches to front panel. And square scratch to top panel (seen in photo)I sell Retro Hifi professionally so all my equipment is cleaned, tested and operating correctly unless otherwise stated.3 Month limited Warranty - Misuse or Damage voids warrantyReturns considered on a case by case basis.All Items located in Sydney for delivery or pickup.These are Vintage units...please do not expect it to look like or necessarily perform like it just left the showroom floor.Delivery East Coast is approximately 6 Business Days elsewhere is longer. I accept Bank Deposit/Transfer, Paypal or Cash on Pickup. East Coast Postage - $55.00, WA/NT add $25.00, Nth QLD add $25 and Tasmania/SA add $15.00 to quoted postage.
The US$530 asking price for this used NAD C 356BEE sits just above the 75th percentile of US$503 from our recent comparable listings, making it slightly ambitious rather than a bargain, though still within the realistic market range where the median is US$475. While not a strong deal, it is not wildly overpriced if the condition is pristine, as the price reflects a clean unit that has likely been well-maintained or serviced.
This amplifier remains a worthwhile buy for its robust 80 Watts per channel output and legendary NAD sound quality, offering ample power for demanding speakers like Wharfedales. Its inclusion of the optional MDC DAC 2.0 card adds meaningful digital versatility, making it a rare, original-owner find that justifies a fair premium. For enthusiasts seeking reliable, warm analog performance with modern connectivity, this listing presents a solid opportunity despite the modest price stretch.
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NAD Electronics was founded in 1972 in London by a group of European audio importers frustrated with the hype surrounding Japanese hi-fi products. Led by visionary American executive Martin L. Borish and brilliant engineer Bjorn Erik Edvardsen, the company emerged from a quest to deliver high-performance audio at accessible prices. Their breakthrough came with the NAD 3020 integrated amplifier, the best-selling hi-fi amp in history, which embodied a philosophy of stripping away non-essentials to prioritize pure sound quality.
The brand focuses on core hi-fi categories, excelling in amplifiers—pioneering Class A/B, Class G, and hybrid digital designs—alongside integrated receivers, AV processors, turntables, CD and cassette players, and modern streamers. While not venturing into speakers, headphones, or cables, NAD emphasizes source components and amplification that integrate seamlessly into home theater and custom installation setups, always upholding principles of innovation, simplicity, performance, and value.
Today, as part of Canada's Lenbrook Group and sold in over 80 countries, NAD holds a commanding mid-tier position in the market, revered by audiophiles for affordable excellence rather than ultra-high-end excess. Its "Truth in Power" legacy earns cult status among knowledgeable buyers seeking reliable, award-winning gear that punches above its price, blending vintage heritage with contemporary streaming and hybrid tech.
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