Any opinions on NAD quality?

Jdh9,

I can't speak to the newer NAD stuff, but like the rest of the posters here, I've owned older NAD gear for nearly 15 years. My 3155 integrated still does duty every weekend when we watch movies. I'd not hesitate to buy NAD gear.

I think quality has declined some over the years as production has shifted more into China (a very sorry state of affairs in all kinds of products, IMO). But I've had MUCH worse luck with Sony over the years, in all kinds of products.

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.

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.

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