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The NAD C 326BEE is a popular 50-watt-per-channel stereo integrated amplifier known for high-end audio performance on a budgetHas a remote SpecificationsPower output: 50 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 10Hz to 65kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.009%Damping factor: 100Input sensitivity: 159mV (line)Signal to noise ratio: 110dB (line)Channel separation: 70dB (line)Dimensions: 435 x 100 x 286mmWeight: 6.9kgYear: 2009Local pick up / inspection / purchase available at Archer High Fidelity in Falls Church, VA. We are a vintage sales and service specialist covering the Washington DC metro area.All major credit cards accepted, as well as PayPal, check on clearing, and Venmo.Any other questions, please feel free to ask.
At US$349, this sits just above the US$300 median and right at the top of the recent US$278–US$349 spread, so it reads as fair-to-mildly-ambitious rather than a bargain. Timing matters a bit here because this is an older, well-known generation, but it remains easy to value since the model has a solid reputation and a long track record in the used market.
The appeal is straightforward: clean power, good current delivery, and the kind of neutral, easy-to-live-with sound that made it a staple integrated for a lot of systems. If it’s complete, tidy, and fully functional, it’s a sensible buy for someone wanting a no-drama amp with real-world drive. At this price, condition and service history matter more than chasing a discount.
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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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