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For sale is a NAD 214 Stereo Power Amplifier in very good working and cosmetic condition.The amplifier has been serviced, thoroughly tested, and operates exactly as intended. It delivers the powerful, neutral, and musical sound quality that made NAD's high-current amplifiers so highly regarded among audiophiles.Specifications Continuous Power Output: 80 W per channel into 8 Ω Dynamic Power: Over 200 W into 2 Ω High Current Design Bridgeable to Mono Operation Soft Clipping™ Circuit Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.2 dB) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): ≤ 0.03% Speaker Impedance: 4–8 Ω Dimensions: 435 × 126 × 286 mm (17.1 × 5.0 × 11.3 in) Weight: Approx. 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)Cosmetically, the amplifier shows normal signs of age and use consistent with a vintage component, including minor scratches and light wear. Please review the photos carefully for the overall condition.The NAD 214 is well known for its generous current capability, excellent control of difficult loudspeakers, and effortless, dynamic presentation. It is equally at home in a high-quality stereo system or as part of a separates setup with a dedicated preamplifier.Please note: This is a vintage amplifier that is over 30 years old. Although it has been serviced and is fully functional at the time of sale, it is being sold as-is, with no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied. Future maintenance may be required simply due to the age of the equipment.The amplifier will be packed carefully and securely to ensure safe shipping.
NAD’s 214 has a solid reputation as a straightforward, muscular stereo power amp, and at US$320 this listing looks ambitious against your recent comp set. With a median of US$245 and a 75th percentile of US$275, it’s sitting above the top of the typical range rather than just near the middle.
What makes it appealing is the usual NAD recipe: honest power, good drive on real-world speakers, and a no-nonsense layout that has aged well in systems built around separates. If it’s clean, fully working, and ideally includes any original details or pairing context, the appeal is real—but at this price I’d want confirmation on service history, channel balance, and stable operation under load before paying up.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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