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Are you looking for a streamer, preamp and system hub in one box? At £721, this is a strong deal: it sits below your comparable listings’ £748 median and beneath the £661–£898 middle-market spread’s lower quartile threshold of £661? Actually, it is above £661, so call it fair-to-good rather than a bargain. It remains attractively priced against the typical £748 asking level.
The C 658 is a genuinely capable piece: BluOS is mature and versatile, while the ESS DAC, Dirac Live, MM phono stage, balanced and RCA outputs, subwoofer integration, Bluetooth aptX HD and broad digital connectivity make it unusually useful as a system control centre. Check that the remote, calibration microphone and power lead are included, and test every input, network function and the app before buying; otherwise, this looks like a worthwhile, well-priced example.
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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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