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2025 NAD C 538 CD Player, Black. Wolfson 24-bit DAC, CD-R/CD-RW Playback, Optical/Coaxial Tested and works perfectly same as new with factory box, remote, paperwork and cables. Selling to help finance upgrade to Marantz CD60.
Condition like new makes this a clean buy, and at US$375 it lands a bit above the US$278 median but still well inside the normal used spread; it is not overpriced, just moderately above the middle of the market. Against the US$159 to US$702 interquartile range, this sits comfortably in the mainstream and looks fair for a tidy example.
This is a well-regarded single-disc NAD player with the brand’s usual strengths: solid build, straightforward operation, and a sound profile buyers tend to describe as smooth and unfussy rather than flashy. The main upside here is condition; if it is truly complete with remote and functions properly, you are paying for a clean, ready-to-use unit rather than gambling on a project piece.
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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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