I have the NAD 316 BEE. Got it used under $200. I got it for down at my cabin for casual listening. An excellent unit. Simple. Plain. Well reviewed. Great sound stage even with a pair of equally modest Polk Audio towers. Use it all the time for casual listening but it is good enough for serious listening sessions as well and I use it that way all the time now too. Very rewarding.
So yes, explore the NAD line up.
So yes, explore the NAD line up.