01/04/2010 New pricing on NAD electronics.
Tagged under Focal, Hi-Fi, NAD
Posted by Len | 16 Comments
We are all aware that the A$ has been strong against most currencies in recent times, and we have seen a number of price reductions on products as a result. Very few reductions have been as generous as the recent price drops from NAD, many of which are beyond what could be solely attributed to international currency movements.
There is no doubt that NAD would always be one of the first (if not the only) product you would think of when considering a good quality, yet affordable, Hi-Fi component. This new pricing simply re-enforces their position.
There are too many changes to list here, but for example:
· C165BEE Pre-amplifier. $1,199.(Previously$1,499)
· C275BEE power amp. $1,499.(Previously $1,899)
· C326BEE Integrated amplifier. $599. (Previously $749)
· C355BEE Integrated amplifier. $899. (Previously $1,099)
· C375BEE Integrated amplifier. $1,699. (Previously $2,199)
· C515BEE CD Player. $399. (Previously $449)
· C545BEE CD Player. $599. (Previously $749)
· C565BEE CD Player. $899. (Previously $1,099)
· C725BEE Receiver. $999. (Previously $1,199)
· VisoTwo DVD/Stereo Receiver $1,299.(Previously $1,699)
· VisoFive DVD/Surround Receiver $1,499.(Previously $2,199)
They have also announced some very good Home Theatre specials:
· T737 A/V Receiver with the T557 Blu-ray player. Retails for $2,098, but we are now offering this combination for $1,398.00
· T775HD A/V Receiver again with the T557 Blu-ray. Retails for $4,998, but we are offering this for $3,598.00.
We have taken this opportunity to create a couple of very good, well priced Hi-Fi packages based on NAD electronics and Focal speakers. These packages are:
· Great Start Package:
NAD C326BEE amplifier
NAD C515BEE CD player
Focal Chorus 705v bookshelf speakers.
Package price $1,599 (initially $1,897)
· Performance Plus Package:
NAD C355BEE amplifier
NAD C545 CD player
Focal Chorus 716v floorstanding speakers.
Package price $2,995 (initially $4,047.)
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ROGER WILLIAMS says...
I HAVE ONE OF MY NAD AMPS PLAYING UP , IT IS A 2600A . ANY IDEA OF REPAIR COSTS OR A REPLACEMENT AMP THAT WOULD SUIT THE REST OF THE SYSTEM .
Posted on April 4, 2010 at 11:35 am
Len says...
Hi Roger,
Two questions.
1) You mentioned ‘one’ of your NAD amps. Are you using a couple of 2600’s in bridged mode? If so it will probably pay you to have it repaired regardless, as the current amp is slightly different to the 2600.
2) It is very hard to give an estimate of price without opening the unit up, but can you let me know what the symptoms are?
Finally, NAD have only one power amp in their current range, and that is the C275BEE. This is rated at 150watts/channel, and sells for $1,499.
Posted on April 5, 2010 at 10:22 am
Bernie Maier says...
That’s a coincidence. My NAD C340 integrated amp seems to have developed a fault too, in these last few months. It seems to be distorting quite noticeably on the left channel. (Took a while to get around to diagnosing this, sadly.) I don’t imagine it’s worth fixing, as there’s usually a minimum charge just for having the thing looked at, before even considering whether it’s a fault that’s repairable. And I’d be without an amp for the duration.
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Len says...
Hi Bernie,
Sorry to hear your amp is playing up, the 340 was a nice sounding amp. We can certainly have a look at it for you. There is as you suspected a minimum charge, which is $88, but if it turns out that the amp is not worth fixing that money can be put towards a new unit.
My suggestion would be the C326BEE. At 50 watts it is a little more power than your existing unit, and personally I believe that it is a better sounding unit. The current price of $599 makes it great value.
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Bernie Maier says...
Thanks for the response, Len. Actually, we are looking around for something quite different anyway, because we now use mainly digital sources (mainly a laptop playing FLAC files). Those Peachtrees look tempting (though a *big* step up in our usual budget), and in fact we were in the store today to have a look. I’m hoping to return and audition during the week.
Posted on April 11, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Norman Moore says...
Could you please give me a price on a NAD C555 turntable and some spec. details.
Delivery to Bangalow would be required.
Posted on April 21, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Len says...
Hi Norman,
The C555 would cost you $699 delivered. I have attached a link which will give you additional information on the unit.
http://nadelectronics.com/products/turntables/C-555i-Turntable.
Posted on April 22, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Norman Moore says...
Could you please give me the cost of the C552 delivered.
Thanks
Norman.
Posted on April 22, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Len says...
Hi Norman,
$499. The link for additional information is below.
http://nadelectronics.com/products/turntables/C-552-Turntable
Posted on April 23, 2010 at 7:15 am
Adrian Janssen says...
Sorry my comment/query is not about NAD, but I just couldn’t resist the opportunity to hopefully get a response from the expert! I have a Marantz SA8003 and SR6003 (which i am very pleased with), however my amp flashes the ‘peak’ light on some higher frequencies when in the preset equaliser mode. This happens on the various Audyssey modes too. Im playing SACD’s (classical to rock) and standard CD’s. The amp manual advises to use the ATT feature to stop the ‘peaking’ however i find this significantly reduces the overall sound quality and enjoyment. Can you shed any light as to why this might be happening, and is it an issue for the amp to be peaking, even if there is no obvious distortion in the sound?
Thanks in advance!
Posted on May 9, 2010 at 3:01 am
Len says...
Hello Adrian,
Sorry to take a while to get back to you, but to be on the safe side I ran this past Marantz as well. Their reply follows:
From my understanding, it is the ‘audiophile’ or ‘purest’ nature of Marantz that makes them include this ‘PEAK’ indicator feature.
‘The indicator is to advise the owner that the analogue source – the pre-amp input level – is too high for optimum sound quality – ‘clipping’ at the pre-amp stage is starting to occur. It only lights up sometimes due to the variable level of recordings found on different CDs, SACDs, etc. To the average set of ears, this reduction in quality may not be audible. However, Marantz is advising the user that from a technical point-of-view, the sound is no longer optimal – and the input level should be reduced if possible. This is only possible if the source has a variable attenuator – and as you would know, many products don’t (I don’t think the SA8003 offers an attenuator – I don’t think any MZ sources offer this). If they don’t, Marantz provides the ‘ATT’ function to reduce it within the pre-amp itself, before main amplification.
If the user does not like the results of the ‘ATT’ function (fair enough), I’m afraid they can only
- Ignore the ‘PEAK’ indicator advice (can it be heard?)
- Play only CDs and SACD which do not trigger the ‘PEAK’ indicator (‘quieter’ recordings)
- Use a source player which offers an attenuated output (not a great answer!)’
I hope that this makes sense, and is some help, although I realise that there is not a great deal that can be done (I am not sure changing the source to one that can be attenuated, or playing ‘soft’ discs is a great solution
Regards, Len.
Posted on May 11, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Andrew Doull says...
Hi Len,
Could I ask your opinion on matching Aaron AR5′s with an NAD C375BEE?
Regards,
Andrew Doull.
Posted on August 2, 2010 at 11:51 pm
Len says...
HI Andrew,
The NAD would work well with the Aarons. They ae easy to drive (93dB efficiency), and while the impedience is 6 Ohm, they are pretty stable.
Posted on August 16, 2010 at 10:12 am
Chris says...
Hi Len, do you have current pricing for the T585? Many thanks
Chris
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Len says...
Hi Chris,
The NAD T585 has been discontinued (in Australia at least, we notice that it is still on the European website.) There is no replacement. The closest product that we can offer is from Marantz – they have announced a series of Universal players which cover Blu-ray (including 3D), CD, SACD, DVD, DVD-A and handles DivX, AVCHD, WMA, MP3 and JPEG, both from disc or SD card.
We have been stocking the UD8004 ($4,999) for a while, and are expecting the eminent release of the lower priced UD5005 and UD7005. Unfortunately at this time we still don’t have pricing on the cheaper models. However if they are in the same mould as the superb 8004 they will be impressive.
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Christopher Liem says...
Hi Len,
Could I ask your opinion on matching Rogers speaker DB101 with NAD Integrated Amplifier C 375 BEE ?
And also please give the best price on that product as well (NAD C375BEE) ?
Thank’s
Regards,
Christopher
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 10:05 pm