My "new" NAD

Bigerik

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• Jul 4, 2014

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For almost nothing, I dug up a NAD 3150 integrated amp today. Needs a little cosmetic love, but works perfectly. I'll post some pics as I get into it. Seems like a nice little piece.

 

kcdonahue

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• Jul 4, 2014

• #2

Every time I rotate one of my 3150s back into my setup I always say damn I forgot how good this little bugger sounds!

Mine have cosmetic issues and I need to replace a faceplate that is cracked in half...

Enjoy!

 

Bigerik

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• Jul 4, 2014

• #3

Glad to hear it. I understand they have a nice phone stage too, so that should be a treat.

Ever figured out a good match for the faceplate color? There are a couple of little nicks I'd touch up.

 

opt80

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• Jul 4, 2014

• #4

go nad

 

kcdonahue

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• Jul 4, 2014

• #5

I haven't tried to do any touch ups on mine yet, so no experience with any touch up paint.

I actually feel that my 3150 sounds better to my ears than my entry level Plinius, plus it has a phono stage.

KC

 

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tube-a-lou

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• Jul 4, 2014

• #6

I always liked NAD stuff great sound!

 

Bigerik

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• Jul 5, 2014

• #7

Anyone seen a test of this old guy? I understand that Stereophile really liked it back then.

 

MIKE47

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• Jul 5, 2014

• #8

Congrats on the NAD. I don't have the 3150, which is next on my hit list, but I do have the 7140 receiver, and I dare someone to advise me to take it out of my main systemistols:...lol.

Mike47

 

Bigerik

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• Jul 5, 2014

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Thanks! What kind of speakers do you have it paired up with?

 

Bigerik

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• Jul 6, 2014

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And here's the it is. Somewhat worse for wear.

 

UMRKretread

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• Jul 6, 2014

• #11

I have an NAD 3155, bought new ca. 1985 and used since, works fine. Currently running PSB 500s, with NAD 5325 CD player (flawless performance since 1989) and Mitsubishi DA-F10. The 3155 is worth every penny, never a problem.

 

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Urizen

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• Jul 6, 2014

• #12

Some years back, I found this clean 310. I later sold it to a co-worker. It's the best sounding 20 WPC sand integrated I've owned.

Enjoy, Erik!

 

MIKE47

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• Jul 6, 2014

• #13

Bigerik said:

And here's the it is. Somewhat worse for wear.

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I think it is a beautiful piece. I love mostly anything NAD. I have my 7140 paired with Large Advents and Advent 1s. Pushes both sets without even breaking a sweat. I took the NAD out of the main system last week and replaced it with a Sansui 4000. Before the week was up it was back in. I just couldn't help myself. It sounds just that good to my old ears.

Mike47

 

chicks

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• Jul 6, 2014

• #14

I had a 3150 a few years back. Dual transformers, healthy Sanken output transistors. A few cold solder joints, easy fix.

 

Binkman

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• Jul 6, 2014

• #15

Lately there's been a lot of various NAD models posts on a.k. and everyone seems to be very satisfied with stock or an upgrade/repair. Like frigging hens teeth in my area of the woods, never see one for sale.

Hey chicks! nice to see you're around..

 

Bigerik

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• Jul 6, 2014

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Got It plugged in and up and running. As I had no speaker cables that didn't have bananas, an extension cord gave it's life for the test. My test PSB Alphas were down a tweeter, but otherwise it gave a pretty good account of itself. The ratty old Polk RTA 12's are next. Probably dig those up tomorrow.

 

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Bigerik

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• Aug 14, 2014

• #17

And now its in the shop. Still waiting to find out why it went into protection.

 

darth

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• Aug 14, 2014

• #18

Running a NAD 3130 w/ NAD 1300 Preamplifer in our beach house. Great sounding vintage NAD stuff. I hope you can get your 3150 back up and running soon.

 

MIKE47

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• Aug 14, 2014

• #19

Bigerik said:

And now its in the shop. Still waiting to find out why it went into protection.

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I hate to hear that. That was one of the things that almost kept me from buying a NAD.....there were quite a few post stating that they can become problimatic. So far I haven't had any issues with the 7140. I hope you get yours up and running real soon:yes:.

Mike47

 

dodog

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• Aug 14, 2014

• #20

Have a 3130 myself, my Son uses it in his room. Great little integrated. Factory soldering was a bit iffy in places and caused problems. Easy enough to reflow some areas and life was good. Not sure if it was poor wave-soldering at the factory or what.