NAD Reviews

NAD 1600
Tuner/Preamplifier

A preamplifier/tuner is essentially a stereo receiver without a power-amplifier section. While such a component is smaller and lighter than a receiver, its principal advantage is the...
NAD 1700
Tuner/Preamplifier

The preamplifier/tuner has been introduced to the hi-fi market from time to time as an alternative to the receiver. It is essentially the front end of a receiver, with line outputs...
NAD 2200
Power Amplifier

Despite its conventional appearance, the NAD 2200 is radically different from other stereo power amplifiers in its design and performance, some aspects of which border on the spectacular....
NAD 310
Stereo Amplifier

Not too many years ago, amplifiers capable of delivering more than 25 or 30 watts per channel were relatively rare. Today that situation has changed radically, with even low-price receivers...
NAD 3140
Integrated Amplifier

The NAD 3140 integrated amplifier, like the Model 3020, carries a moderate power rating—in this case, 40 watts per channel from 20 to 20,000 Hz into 8-ohm loads with no more than...
NAD 5120
Turntable

The NAD 5120 combines a semiautomatic, two-speed turntable with a novel “floppy” tone arm; both are designed to provide superior isolation from external shock and spurious vibrations....
NAD 5170
CD Changer

The Model 5170, one of NAD’s Monitor Series components, is a full-featured CD player that includes a six-disc magazine-type changer for extended automatic playing. Since the magazine...
NAD 6155
Cassette Deck

According to NAD, the Model 6155 is “the finest cassette deck NAD has ever designed.” The performance of this inexpensive two-head deck with a single-motor transport is said to...
NAD 6300
Cassette Deck

The Model 6300 cassette deck from NAD is designed within a tradition of high performance with few frills. A three-head, dual-capstan deck with Dolby B and Dolby C noise reduction, it...
NAD 6340
Cassette Deck

The moderately priced NAD Model 6340 cassette deck is a good example of why NAD equipment has become so popular. Almost defiantly plain in appearance and short on conveniences, it concentrates...
NAD 7140
Stereo Receiver

In its design and performance, NAD’s 7140 AM/FM stereo receiver is an exceptional value. Both its amplifier and tuner sections incorporate valuable circuit features that place the...
NAD 7150
A/V receiver

The FM section of the NAD 7150 stereo receiver features the Schotz Variable Bandwidth PLL detector, whose announcement last year aroused much interest in audio circles. The detector...