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This is a buyer’s market at this price: US$850 sits just above the 25th percentile of the recent comparable range and below the US$1,000 median, so it reads as a good-value ask rather than a stretch. It’s not a screaming bargain, but it is priced on the attractive side of normal for a used C 658.
The C 658 is well regarded because it combines a solid DAC stage with flexible streaming and preamp duties, so one box can anchor a modern two-channel setup cleanly. That makes it a smart buy if you want a competent hub without chasing separates, and at US$850 the value proposition is strong if the unit is clean, fully functional, and includes the right 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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