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This is a seller’s market at the asked price: at US$3,250, it sits above the US$2,968 75th percentile for recent comparable listings, so it reads ambitious rather than fair. For a clean, complete example, that’s not absurd in a thin market, but it’s not a bargain and buyers should expect some negotiation room.

The appeal here is the Masters-series build: NAD’s upper-tier AV receivers are well liked for robust amplification, sensible room-correction support, and a more serious hi-fi bent than many mass-market theater units. If it’s truly well cared for, with the original remote, calibration mic, and full channel functionality, that helps justify the ask; at this level, however, verified condition and included accessories matter a lot, because there’s little room left for “project” pricing.

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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