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Compared with the obvious alternative at this level, this is well below the going used market: at US$1,400, it sits under the US$1,503 25th percentile and well below the US$1,677 median, so it reads as a strong deal rather than a merely fair one. For a clean, working example, that is the kind of pricing that should move quickly.

What makes it worth a look is the usual NAD appeal: serious power, a very neutral, controlled presentation, and enough current delivery to handle real speakers without turning the sound hard or etched. The upside is simple—if the condition is genuinely good and it’s complete, you’re buying into a respected, no-nonsense high-current amp at a price that leaves room for a sensible service cushion if needed.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About NAD

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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