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Condition is unknown, but at US$349 this is a strong deal rather than merely a fair price. It sits below the recent comparable range’s US$387 25th percentile and well under the US$415 median, leaving meaningful room for a clean, fully working example to represent excellent value.
The C272 remains a serious power amplifier: 150 watts per channel, strong current delivery, and the useful option to bridge it for roughly 300 watts into 8 ohms. It is a good match for demanding speakers and has the straightforward, no-nonsense NAD sound many enthusiasts value. Because these are early-2000s units, verify both channels, quiet relay engagement, balanced operation, and the absence of transformer hum before buying; documented service or capacitor work would be a bonus, not something the price requires.
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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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