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Is the box complete and the unit actually working cleanly at US$130? For a NAD PP3i, that’s fair to slightly firm rather than a bargain: new pricing sat around US$199, and used examples often trade closer to the US$95–US$120 zone when they’re in good shape, so US$130 is usable if it includes the power supply and the USB/digital side is confirmed healthy.

This is a handy little phono stage because it’s a respected, straightforward NAD MM/MC preamp with USB digitizing, so it can serve both a turntable rig and archival ripping duties. If the listing is genuinely clean, that extra flexibility is the upside; I’d mainly want to verify the PSU, input/output jacks, and that the USB function still locks in properly, since that’s the feature that makes this model worth seeking out.

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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