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NAD Electronics M50 Digital Network Player M50 in excellent condition Remote in original packaging Stereophile review Summing up If you're looking for a 21st-century digital audio source and don't want to have too close a relationship with your computer, NAD's Masters Series M50, in combination with a first-rate D/A processor like NAD's own Masters Series M51, will be all you need. While the M50 can be used both with an NAS drive on the network to which it is connected and a generic USB-connected drive, the matching Masters Series M52 Music Vault is the icing on the cake. Yes, the M52 is m
The timing matters a bit here because this is an older Masters-series network player/server, and the market has moved on to newer streamers with better app support and USB/SSD flexibility. At A$1,300, it looks fair-to-good rather than a steal: used M50/M50.2 examples show up around roughly A$1,450–A$1,600 in comparable overseas listings once converted, so this sits a little under that typical ask.
What still makes it attractive is the NAD formula: sturdy build, respectable high-res playback, and the kind of no-nonsense sound/feature set that still appeals if you want a dedicated digital hub rather than a flashy streamer. In excellent condition, it’s a sensible buy if the original remote, PSU, and any storage/network accessories are present; if those are missing, negotiate, because replacements and legacy setup hassles are the main downside on a piece this age.
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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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