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NAD Electronics T778 AV Receiver Excellent condition downsizing to stereo setup Condition: Excellent Payment Method: bank transfer / cash Region/State: (QLD) Queensland/Australia By Steven1278 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $3,500 Date: March 15Mar 15
This is ambitious, not a bargain: at A$3,500, it sits well above your recent comparable market’s A$1,810 75th percentile and far beyond the A$513 median and A$232 25th percentile. For a used AV receiver, that means the seller is asking a clear premium over the typical AUD listing set you’ve got on hand.
The upside is that this is a well-regarded flagship-style piece: NAD’s T778 is known for strong amplification, Dirac Live room correction, and a clean, modern feature set for serious home-theatre use. If it’s genuinely excellent, complete, and includes the original accessories/box, that does help—but at this price you’d want proof of careful ownership and a recent firmware check, because you’re paying for condition and completeness as much as the hardware.
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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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