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Compared with the usual uninspiring budget integrated amp at this money, £80 is a genuine bargain for a NAD 7130. It sits well below your comparable-listing 25th percentile of £118, against a £133 median and £150 upper quartile, so even allowing for its unknown condition, the asking price is notably attractive.
The 7130 is actually a receiver, combining a gutsy 30-watt-per-channel amplifier with a useful tuner and respectable MM/MC phono input. Its high-current output, soft clipping and ability to handle demanding speakers give it more authority than the rating suggests, while the simple controls and musical, clean presentation remain appealing. The main thing is to confirm that both channels, tuner, phono input and speaker outputs work properly; at £80, a fully functional example is an easy recommendation.
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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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