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This is a fair ask, leaning ambitious: A$2,750 sits above the A$2,488 75th percentile, so it’s asking for a premium over the recent used market rather than matching it. Against the A$2,224 median, it’s about A$526 high, which means I’d only call it strong if the condition and included extras are genuinely better than the average comp.

The upside is that this is a well-regarded power amp with serious current delivery, clean control, and the kind of neutral, muscular sound that suits a wide range of speakers. If it’s genuinely tidy, from a careful owner, and comes with original packaging or proof of recent servicing, that helps justify the ask; if not, I’d want a lower number because the market data already suggests better value around the A$2,112–A$2,488 band.

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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