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This is a buyer’s market at £157: it sits below the £180 25th-percentile figure from four recent comparables, against a £259 median and £376 upper quartile. That makes it a genuine bargain if the unit is functional, rather than merely an unusually cheap listing.
The C160 is a well-regarded, versatile analogue preamp, particularly appealing to vinyl users thanks to its capable switchable MM/MC phono stage. It also offers a clean, detailed yet not sterile presentation, two preamp outputs, tone defeat, remote control and useful system flexibility. At this money, the main upside is simply getting serious functionality for entry-level pricing. Since condition is unspecified, confirm both phono modes, input switching, volume control, remote operation and output balance before buying; with those checks passed, this is an easy recommendation.
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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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