(originally posted to audioreview.com on 2000.05.27)
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Product Model Year:
1999
Summary:
Do not be misled by the power numbers–this thing blows consumer-grade components (e.g. Sony, JVC) with more than double the power rating completely out of the water. If what you care about is listening to the music the way the music should be heard, this is a steal. Terrific soundstage, great imaging. Maybe a little bright for some.
My old Proton D940 died (a dark day) and I needed a replacement. I auditioned just about everything else in the price range, and nothing really excited me. So I took a chance and bought the NAD without hearing it first. I had some reservations about doing this–until I fired up the C740, and all reservations went out the window.
It may also be hard to find one of these, as there aren’t a lot of NAD dealers in the U.S., so it may be hard to audition it for yourself. But for the money, you can’t go wrong–far, far better than anything you’ll find in a Best Buy or a Circuit City. Well worth the effort.
Strengths:
Sound quality for price
Weaknesses:
No digital input
Similar Products Used:
Proton D940