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This timing doesn’t really hinge on a newer replacement model, so the main question is value versus the used market, and US$120 lands just above the US$112 median but still below the US$143 75th percentile. That makes it a fair ask rather than a bargain, with enough room that a clean example is still worth considering.
The appeal here is straightforward: NAD’s PP 2 is a solid, well-liked moving-magnet phono stage that’s easy to live with, quiet enough for most systems, and a sensible step up from built-in phono inputs. At this price, the win is getting a known-good, no-fuss preamp without paying top-of-market money; just confirm it powers up properly and, if possible, that the wall wart is included.
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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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