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This is a strong deal at £157, sitting just under the £157 25th percentile and below the £166 median for recent GBP comps. It’s not a once-in-a-lifetime bargain, but it is priced at the low end of fair market, which makes it an easy yes if you want one.
The NAD 1155 is a well-regarded vintage preamp with a solid phono stage and a clean, unfussy NAD house sound that still makes sense in a modestly serious system. At this level, the main upside is value: you’re getting a respected, good-sounding control amp without paying the usual premium for restored or especially tidy examples. If it powers up quietly and the pots/switches are decent, this is the kind of listing worth moving on.
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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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