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Are you looking for a capable vintage phono preamp at a sensible price? At US$200, this NAD 1155 is a strong deal: it sits below the US$203 25th-percentile comparable and well under the US$218 median. Assuming it is complete and working, the price is buyer-friendly rather than merely fair.
The 1155 is well regarded for its flexible MM/MC phono stage, selectable capacitance, useful tape-loop connectivity, and straightforward, musical presentation. It is an especially appealing match for a vintage turntable system, with bass, treble, loudness, and subsonic controls adding practical flexibility. Since this is an older preamp, confirm that both channels, all inputs, selectors, controls, and the phono section operate cleanly; if they do, US$200 represents a worthwhile opportunity.
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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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