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Yesterday the right channel on my NAD C356 went bad just three months after the warranty expired.  75% of the sound shifted to the left. Just out of curiosity, did anyone had a similar problem? I contacted an authorized service center and their estimate was $400.00???
I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING MADE BY NAD. GARBAGE BELONGS TO GARBAGE.
Anyhow, on Monday I will order Accuphase E-270 to put the end to the search for an Integrated amplifier.
djengan
213runnin
562 posts
 
The Nad PE stuff from the 80's apparently had issues too.  I still contend that the current integrated amps( or the ones just being retired for the new digital amps) are pretty rock solid.  Yeah there's failures.  Obviously Nad is good to replace them, refurbish and sell with full warranty.  What's the percentage of failures, that's the big question.  





mr_m
1,087 posts
 
I agree with eldergod. See a lot of refurbished Nad on the 'Gon. Was looking at the refurb Nad Tuners. Don't think I will get one now.....
e012389
12 posts
 

I have been running NAD components for many years without one issue (unlike some other brands).  All the below are running in various set-ups.

C740 Receiver

C520 CDP

C356BEE Int Amp

C375BEE Int Amp

C546BEE  CDP

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chrisr
444 posts
 
yes, tons of refurbished at various dealers - nad is going to end up like adcom.
roger_paul
291 posts
 
djengan,

I suspect that the problem your having is simpler than they say.
Two questions:
Do you live near salt water?
Do you own a tape deck?

The description of the problem does not suggest that it is serious.
I'm guessing you don't use the tape monitor switch. It will eventually cause the audio to "drop out" or drop in volume if it is not used especially if you live near salt water. 

The cure:
Exercise the tape monitor switch a few times and see what happens.
If there is a "tape 2" switch - same thing.

Hope this helps
Roger

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