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NAD Electronics M50 Digital Network Player M50 & M52 in excellent condition Remote in original packaging Stereophile review Summing up If you're looking for a 21st-century digital audio source and don't want to have too close a relationship with your computer, NAD's Masters Series M50, in combination with a first-rate D/A processor like NAD's own Masters Series M51, will be all you need. While the M50 can be used both with an NAS drive on the network to which it is connected and a generic USB-connected drive, the matching Masters Series M52 Music Vault is the icing on the cake. Yes, the M5
At A$1,200, this is roughly fair-to-good money for a used NAD M50; comparable used examples turn up around A$1,100–A$1,500 depending on condition and included bits, so this sits a touch under the middle rather than in bargain territory. It’s not overpriced if the unit is genuinely excellent and complete, but it’s also not a slam-dunk steal.
The appeal is the usual NAD Masters-series one: a serious, well-built digital transport/processor with a reputation for extracting a lot from file playback and network-based use, and it tends to hold interest because the later M50.2 replacement was far pricier at launch. If it comes with the remote, manual, and original packaging, that adds real buyer value; I’d be keen at this price if the seller can confirm stable operation, since these are bought for sound and functionality more than nostalgia.
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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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