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This is a buyer’s market for this model at US$895: it sits below the US$895 25th percentile only by a hair and well under the US$1,100 median, so it reads as a solid value rather than an aggressive ask. Against the recent comp set, that makes it one of the better-priced examples without needing a discount story to justify it.
The C 658 is well-liked because it’s a flexible digital hub rather than just a DAC: it brings a strong DAC stage, streamer/platform integration, and useful preamp functionality in one box, which is exactly why it stays in demand on the used market. If the unit is clean, fully working, and includes the remote and power supply, this is the kind of listing a fellow enthusiast can buy with confidence.
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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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