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NAD Electronics C 316BEE Integrated Amplifier (Solid State) A couple of marks on case but otherwise in good condition. Great budget performer. https://nadelectronics.com/product/c-316bee-stereo-integrated-amplifier/?srsltid=AfmBOorzJ-5p0newHbY_v0n2vnZ6rpu9MNATjd0LuhOzvv8H2YzAn_qE Pickup Mt Barker or may be able to meet in Adelaide depending on schedule. Condition: Good Payment Method: EFT or Cash on Pickup Region/State: (SA) South Australia/Australia By BowerPower 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $130 Date: December 7, 20241 yr
Unknown condition is a red flag at AUD $130 for a C 316BEE V2—you're flying blind on whether this is a steal or a lemon. New pricing sits around AUD $480, and used examples typically move in the AUD $250–350 range depending on age and working order. If this amp powers up cleanly with no protection shutdowns, handles moderate volume without distortion, and includes the remote, it could be exceptional value. But "unknown" suggests the seller hasn't tested it properly, which means you're absorbing real risk.
Before committing, verify the amp doesn't go into protection mode under load—a known quirk in some units when pushed hard. Check that both channels produce equal output at mid-volume, the tone controls engage smoothly (they're rear-panel only, so no remote adjustment), and the headphone output works if that matters to you. The toroidal transformer runs cool, but listen for any hum or transformer buzz during a 10-minute warm-up. Confirm all five line inputs are present and the remote functions. If it's the older C 316BEE (not V2), specs are lower—clarify the exact model before agreeing to the sale.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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