NAD Stereo Receiver model C740

Conradicles
Conradicles Posts: 6,119
edited December 2011 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
NAD Stereo Receiver - Model C740

NAD receivers have always stood out from the rest, as the engineers never compromised the quality of a receiver compared to that of separate components. The C740 is an excellent illustration of this philosophy as it is the combination of the C440 tuner and C340 amplifier combined in one chassis. The only difference is the slightly lower output power of the C740 compared to the C340, but otherwise the C740 is literally the sum of the separate components. NAD refers to this concept as "Building Block".

NAD takes a stance to the mindless "brochure power" approach which doesn't give a realistic indication of an amplifier's true capabilities. Instead, the ISC topology is a practical approach to enable an amplifier to easily deal with dynamics and difficult loads. More meaningful are the
C740's dynamic capabilities; up to 140 Watts into 2 ohms and up to 30 amps current capability!


- 2 x 35 Watts continuous
- 50 Watts Dynamic Power into 8 ohms
- 140 Watts Dynamic Power into 2 ohms
- Impedance Sensing Circuit (ISC) topology
- Full System Remote control
- All sockets Gold plated
- Tone defeat
- Pre-out / Main-in
- Soft Clipping
- 30 Station random presets (AM or FM) in 3 banks
- 25 kHz tuning steps
- MOS-FET RF section and Front-End
- NAD-Link for remote control capability

Here is a link to some consumer reviews: http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/receivers/nad/c740/prd_118680_1593crx.aspx

This one is 8/10 condition and no original box or remote included. My Harmony remote worked great.

$185 plus shipping and I will eat the PayPal fees. It will be professionally packaged and shipped UPS or FedEx, your choice.
Let me know if you have any questions and thanks!
Eric.

Pictures coming soon...
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2011
    Sweet receiver GLWS !
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    edited November 2011
    A few pictures...

    Front 1.JPG



    Front 2.JPG



    Front 3.JPG
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    edited November 2011
    Another picture



    Front top.JPG
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited November 2011
    Hey Eric,

    I've been looking for a pre amp and this might fit the bill. I'm going to research it a little and try to talk myself into it. Let me know what you would need from me cash wise on top of the Polk 7's and we might be able to make both sides happy when we meet monday. (The wife won't be thrilled, but I've been planning on spending money on a pre anyways so.....). I'll try to talk to you tonight, and we can discuss location in Asheville and I might have some other gear you may be interested in.
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited November 2011
    After further research I was saddened to see it lacks a phono input. This makes it a no go for me unless someone has a decent phono pre for a very reasonable price I would not be able to justify both at this time. That is a beautiful piece and every review and mention I could find of it spoke highly indeed. Hope you have a good Thanksgiving, and try to touch base with me Friday or Saturday. I'm going to take my Carver amp to StereoMan in Asheville (96 Pearson Drive zip 28801) if you want to meet up there, that would work well for me.
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    edited November 2011
    Sounds great and you are correct it is a great stereo...I'm only selling because I bought a newer version the C720BEE.
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited November 2011
    That looks super clean. I bet that 35wpc is a conservative rating.
    2 CHANNEL
    Speaker - Klipsch Heresy II
    Under construction
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    edited November 2011
    Bump...up to 140 Watts into 2 ohms and up to 30 amps current capability!
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited November 2011
    I have owned that piece in an integrated. Nice sound, but can't be called on to push too much without sounding crappy. Listened to a 125wpc NAD AVR pushing a pair of 7ohm Vandersteen floorstanders tonight and the poor thing struggled. Not sure if the guy had his settings right or not, but was expecting a bit more.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited November 2011
    deronb1 wrote: »
    I have owned that piece in an integrated. Nice sound, but can't be called on to push too much without sounding crappy. Listened to a 125wpc NAD AVR pushing a pair of 7ohm Vandersteen floorstanders tonight and the poor thing struggled. Not sure if the guy had his settings right or not, but was expecting a bit more.

    Wow, not sure if you are expressing an interest in this NAD for sale, or what? Way to crap on a guy's for sale thread.

    I own 5 or 6 NAD pieces and really like every one of them. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this at this price if I needed it.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited November 2011
    Yeah sorry, didn't mean it to come out that way. NAD makes a nice product. Was just surprised that the system didn't sound better. As far as my old integrated? Just making a comment on trying to push too much speaker with 35 watts. I was lead too believe that 35wpc NAD is like a 75wpc something else. Simply not the case.

    That said, this receiver would power a set of small, efficient speakers wonderfully.
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited November 2011
    Eric-

    Call me today after lunch to confirm meeting in Asheville tomorrow 1pm to pick up the 7's. Thanks,
    Travis
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    edited November 2011
    Wow deronb1 that was classy...

    PM returned to the person who is interested and yes this NAD will drive a set of Monitor 10's with ease!
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    edited November 2011
    Bump before it heads to AGon...I'm open to best offers as well.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    edited December 2011
    Price drop to $165 shipped.
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  • Tbone289
    Tbone289 Posts: 661
    edited December 2011
    PM sent
    2.1: PC>Schiit Gungnir MB>Schiit Freya Noval>NAD C-270>Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1, HSU STF-2 5.1: HDMI Bitstream>Denon AVR-1910>polkaudio RTE55, CS350-LS, RT3, HSU STF-2, Visio M55-F0
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,243
    edited December 2011
    PM me if TBone doesn't work out.
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    edited December 2011
    SOLD to Tbone289 and thanks!
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  • Tbone289
    Tbone289 Posts: 661
    edited December 2011
    I received the C740 yesterday, packed VERY well and exactly as described. Thanks Conradicles for a great transaction!
    2.1: PC>Schiit Gungnir MB>Schiit Freya Noval>NAD C-270>Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1, HSU STF-2 5.1: HDMI Bitstream>Denon AVR-1910>polkaudio RTE55, CS350-LS, RT3, HSU STF-2, Visio M55-F0
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