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NAD Electronics C 3050 LE Integrated Amplifier (Solid State) Clearing out some audio gear to simplify life a little...let's see how long that lasts! Hasn't been used too excessively in the 14 months I've owned it.   This is the sold out limited edition (LE) version, number 1411 of 1972 worldwide.  The LE model came with genuine walnut wood paneling instead of a wrap, the BluOS card as standard, and a limited edition plaque and number on the back.   Comes with a full Dirac Live licence which I can transfer to the new owner. Also comes boxed with remote and receipt for remaining warranty - origi

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Compared with a new NAD C 3050 LE at about A$3,299, A$2,800 is a solid used asking price rather than a steal, but it is still meaningfully under fresh-stock money. Against the model’s A$2,500–A$2,700-ish launch-era pricing implied by overseas pricing and Australian retail, this sits close enough to the sensible end of the market that I’d call it fair-to-good, not ambitious.

What you’re buying is a very capable one-box amp: 100Wpc, built-in BluOS streaming, Dirac Live room correction, HDMI eARC, and a phono stage, all in the limited-edition chassis that made the LE desirable in the first place. If it’s clean, complete, and includes the calibration mic and original accessories, it’s a nice enthusiast piece with genuine usability upside; at this price I’d mainly want proof it’s been looked after and fully functions, rather than worry about known weak points.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About NAD

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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