Classic NAD 3080 integrated amp RARE
geppy1
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NAD 3080 90 watt per channel integrated amp from 1978. NADS first line consited of 4 integrated amps. This was the top of the line unit. Some have said it is the best IA NAD has made and could compete with Accuphase. Not sure on that one but the sound is superb. There is a review of the receiver version of this on Audiogon. I would like to keep this one just to have it around as it is so cool but cash flow does not allow for that. Everything works as it should with some very slight pops on one or two controls VERY SLIGHT and it has been equipped to accept aftermarket power cords. Power almost doubles into 4 ohms and the thing weighs around 35lbs . Nichicon caps, high hat transistors and excellent parts and build quality. Some paint lose on the front panel and the wood case has some slight peeling on the very edges and a very small piece missing on the very back lower edge. Overall it is very nice. Outputs, two sets of speakers, headphone, preamp out power amp in. Inputs, , 2 phono.2 tape monitors, aux, tuner, mic. Bass, treble with tunrnovers, low and high filters, mute, meter range. i should point out the meters are very well done and seem to be well calibrated. Very cool. Asking $140 Thanks,keith
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Another capability is the "remote" speaker switch around the back. I smell a little DynaQuad activity.
The switch is obviously there to let you decide if the "Remote" speakers are stereo in another room, or rear channels for the main rig. I love it. -
Ambient Recovery Switch for concert hall effect on 2nd set of speakers, if used. Very cool feature. In this mode the second set of speakers are thrown out of phase with a 5 millisecond delay. Very effective and have only seen this feature on the early NAD top end Receivers and Integrated Amps. This is not a gimmick, gives a convincing concert hall effect!Dodd - Battery Preamp
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Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!
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Ambient Recovery Switch for concert hall effect on 2nd set of speakers, if used. Very cool feature. In this mode the second set of speakers are thrown out of phase with a 5 millisecond delay. Very effective and have only seen this feature on the early NAD top end Receivers and Integrated Amps. This is not a gimmick, gives a convincing concert hall effect!
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Thanks!
Arrived in good order. Awesome packing!!
Sounds great. Really brings out the lows on the 1C's!!I got static in my head
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rromeo923 ,
I bought this very amp new back in 1978 , I still have it . She's a work horse , and solidly built .
Good Luck , and Happy Listening !!!
Stephen
ps I paid $600.00 new
