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Any opinions on NAD quality?

As with nearly all listeners, I believe the NAD sound to be just about the tops for the money expended. However, I have heard reports of quality control issues (nothing specific) to the point of being much worse than other manufacturers. Along with a lot of other audio equipment, I own a NAD c 740 receiver, less than a month old, and so far it's working quite well. Still, I wonder what's ahead.
jdh9
findoc
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NAD is one of the all-time great buys in audioland, nice sound, great sound taking $$ into account, not tweaky, reliable. About the only complaint I've ever had with my NAD integrated is the remote isn't the most reliable, the buttons get sticky and unresponsive over time. The unit itself tho is rock solid, and mine is on pretty much 24/7. Perfect bedroom/home office/2nd system type gear, I use mine in home office and couldn't be happier.
jdh9 OP
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My C 740 is being used in a home office environment. It is interesting that the so-called executive or ministereo systems easily sell for $300. Fortunately, I had old Genesis I speakers in my old and unused category and, at least for now, that makes a good-sounding pairing.
sugarbrie
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The biggest problems I have heard about over the years is the NAD CD players. Skipping, locking up, jams, and other transport issues the biggest complaints.

http://www.audioreview.com/CD,Players/NAD,C540/PRD_117008_1586crx.aspx

http://www.audioreview.com/CD,Players/NAD,C520/PRD_123781_1586crx.aspx
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tok20000
608 posts
 
All I have to say......

If you want build quality and reliability and price for performance: see BRYSTON
or in the NAD price range... see ROTEL

Bryston and Rotel will blow NAD away qualitywise.

Bryston used is a good deal. They have 20 year warranties on all of their components.

My 2C.

KF
unsound
7,329 posts
 
I've heard the same rumours Sugarbrie posted. Rumour was the transport had no transport screw.
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