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Nice quality NAD C 316BEE V1 Stereo Amplifier from the 2000s.Usual Tone Controls plus Tone Defeat.Single Stereo Speaker Outputs.Disc, CD, Video, Aux, Tuner, Tape and MP Inputs.Very Good condition with a couple of light marks.I sell Retro Hifi professionally so all my equipment is cleaned, tested and operating correctly unless otherwise stated.3 Month limited Warranty - Misuse or Damage voids warrantyReturns considered on a case by case basis.All Items located in Sydney for delivery or pickup.These are Vintage units...please do not expect it to look like or necessarily perform like it just left the showroom floor.Delivery East Coast is approximately 6 Business Days elsewhere is longer. I accept Bank Deposit/Transfer, Paypal or Cash on Pickup. East Coast Postage - $55.00, WA/NT add $25.00, Nth QLD add $25 and Tasmania/SA add $15.00 to quoted postage.
At US$297, this sits a bit above the median used price of US$243 and just over the 75th percentile at US$275, so it reads as ambitious rather than a value play. It is not wildly out of line for a clean example, but the asking price wants strong condition and a complete package to feel justified.
That said, this is a well-liked little NAD: compact, honest-sounding, and capable enough to anchor a simple two-channel setup with real musical ease. If it is truly tidy, with a good remote and no scratchy controls or channel imbalance, it’s still a sensible buy for someone who wants a straightforward integrated amp with a solid reputation; I’d just want a bit more leverage on price unless it’s exceptionally clean.
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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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