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A high-performance streaming digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and preamplifier that combines network music streaming, precision digital conversion, and analog control into a single audio componentAn amazing unit with so much flexibility in use. it even has home theatre bypass on analog inputs so...
This is a fair ask, slightly under the middle of the pack rather than a steal. At A$1,375, it sits just below the A$1,404 median for recent AUD comparables and comfortably inside the normal spread between A$1,278 and A$1,615, so it reads as sensible market pricing rather than an aggressive ask.
That makes it interesting because the C 658 is still a very capable all-in-one preamp/streamer: BluOS, Dirac Live, balanced outs, and proper bass management are the real draws. It’s a strong fit if you want one box to anchor a modern digital setup, especially if the listing includes the original remote, mic, and box; at this price, a clean, complete example is the sort of used NAD that makes sense to buy.
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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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