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Condition is unknown, so £183 is an ambitious ask rather than an automatic buy: it sits above the 75th-percentile comparable price of £161 and well above the £145 median. At that level, the listing needs clear evidence of excellent cosmetic and working condition, ideally with recent servicing, to justify the premium.
The 3225PE remains a very appealing compact NAD: lively, clean-sounding, unusually capable into difficult loads, and equipped with a useful MM phono stage, pre-out/main-in links, soft clipping, and speaker impedance matching. Its modest rated output belies strong dynamic ability. Check channel balance, scratchy controls, relay behaviour, hum, and whether the original capacitors have been replaced; those details matter on a vintage example. At £183, hold out for a particularly clean, tested or serviced unit, or negotiate it closer to £145–£161.
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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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