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Used to drive my VAF i93 via March Audio mono blocks.Excellent condition with remote.
This category looks like a buyer’s market at the moment, and A$1,500 sits just under the A$1,518 median for recent AUD comps, so it reads as a fair-to-slightly-keen asking price rather than a bargain or an ambitious ask. It’s comfortably above the A$1,323 25th percentile, but still close enough to the middle of the pack that it should attract interest if the unit is clean.
The C 658 is well-liked because it combines a capable streamer, DAC, and preamp in one box, with the sort of flexible, modern front end that suits serious two-channel systems. At this price, the appeal is strong if the seller can show tidy ownership, stable operation, and the usual accessories; a well-kept example should be an easy buy for someone wanting a compact, high-value hub for an analog or digital setup.
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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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