2. amps-preamps
  3. 130361-89602

Stay away from the nad

Yesterday the right channel on my NAD C356 went bad just three months after the warranty expired.  75% of the sound shifted to the left. Just out of curiosity, did anyone had a similar problem? I contacted an authorized service center and their estimate was $400.00???
I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING MADE BY NAD. GARBAGE BELONGS TO GARBAGE.
Anyhow, on Monday I will order Accuphase E-270 to put the end to the search for an Integrated amplifier.
djengan
djengan OP
46 posts
 
ivanj,

Yes please! I already contacted few Accuphase dealers and I am expecting
their phone calls on Monday.
donjr
1,335 posts
 
I owned a great NAD integrated I bought new in 1997. It did end up in the shop a couple of times. It sounded great when it worked.

djengan OP
46 posts
 
donjr,
Of course. With the right interconnects nad can sound very good but their reliability is terrible. I live in New York. Service centers charge $150.00+per hour for their service plus parts, if necessary.
It is not normal that 3 amplifiers failed in five years with the moderate usage.
kream23
2 posts
 
+1 to bad NAD quality.

NAD M51 DAC, after about 1.5 years of use USB-in stops working (others works). Service said it's motherboard issue and price to repair comparable with the new unit.
jafant's avatar
jafant
19,883 posts
 
I concur with the panel that NAD took a big hit when it junk-sourced to china. I wanted to buy into the Master Series, changed my mind quickly due to reported QC issues.  The older NAD from 80's and 90's is very good in comparison.
More to discover