Nad c 162

Unless I'm mistaken, that's about $60 US dollars. At that price, I'd buy it just to have it as a spare. I bought mine almost two years ago and paid $300 for it.

It is a good piece of NAD equipment. It may not be the best of anything, but considering the price point, it does everything well.

Just do a google search for NAD C162. You'll find a link to the archive section on NAD's website. Follow the link and look for the link to product reviews. There were at least a couple of favorable comments regarding the NAD C162's phono section.

That's a pretty good price, I'd make sure it has no issues because it seems under priced.

£40 is equivalent to $60 these days. That would be a bona fide steal if the preamp is up to spec. Yes, the C 162 has an very good phono section, both MM and MC (though I always preferred using a step up transformer when I was using a MC cartridge). Tonyangel said "it may not be the best of anything," and he's right, but don't let the faint praise dissuade you. It's a good preamp.

Soldersplatter is right. Perhaps I understated the deal that you have. When I said that it wasn't the best of anything, I wasn't saying that it isn't good. I was only saying it that in light of all of the other equipment that is spoken of here.

It's a solid performer. What I really like about it is the tone controls. I know that some purists shun them, but in the real world, few of us have perfect surroundings and a little adjustment can add to the enjoyment. The tone controls on the NAD are very subtle.