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At $1,899, this NAD C399 sits just below the $1,939 75th percentile and hovers near the $1,758 median of recent used USD listings, making it a fair price rather than a bargain, but still a smart alternative to buying new at $1,999 base or $2,549 with BluOS-D. The C399 is a standout streaming integrated that delivers 180Wpc with NAD’s class-D tech, an ESS Sabre 32-bit/384kHz DAC, a high-quality phono stage, HDMI eARC for home theater, and modular MDC2 upgradeability for BluOS streaming and Dirac room correction.
This is a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts who want audiophile-grade sound across vinyl, streaming, and TV without stacking separate components. Its compact size, tight control over power-hungry speakers, and clean, jitter-free digital performance make it a no-brainer for modern setups. Since the price is fair and the model is well-regarded with no known common failure points, a clean listing represents a solid buying opportunity, especially if it includes the BluOS-D module or original accessories.
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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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