Description: This NAD 701 still has its full set of original Motorola output transistors. I rarely find one for Parts/NW without at least one shorted transistor. When I do, I prefer to configure the power amp section to be like the original 3020 by removing two fuses to disable the Power Envelope Supply. This reduces the IHF Power, but also reduces the overall power consumption and protects the output transistors from blowout due to the higher PE voltage rails. I'll be happy to reinstall the fuses on request. The basic remote included has been programmed for Power On/Off, Volume Up/Down, and Tuner Preset Select Up/Down. I have upgraded the electrolytic capacitors in the power supplies and amplifiers. The Power Caps are Panasonic, nichicon, and ELNA. The Main Caps are Chemicon KMQ 105C. The audio caps are ELNA, nichicon Gold, MUSE and VP(M) Bipolar audio grade, along with a pair of WIMA Film for the Tone Control Filter. I also replaced the incandescent display bulbs (which dissipated several watts) with a low power (0.1 watt) LED Fuse Type equivalent that should last forever. Cosmetically, this 701 is in excellent condition except for a small chip at the top left corner of the front panel and some scratches on the left side of the cover. Please see photos. The missing screw on the rear panel has been installed. Full refund within 60 days. Buyer pays return shipping. Please message me with any questions, corrections, etc. ******* Chapter 2 ******* The 701 is the most sophisticated and feature packed member of the "3020_like" family of NAD receivers. It has the same all-discrete integrated amplifier design as the original 3020A combined with an advanced Tuner and Control System, including Remote Control and the NAD Link. The integrated amplifier main board is virtually identical to the one in the 7020i/7225PE. The many features of the 701 include; 1) Remote Control with Low Power Standby (1.1 watt). 2) An enhanced Tuner with 30 FM and 30 AM presets. 3) A Preamp_Output to Main_Amp Input loop which allows this unit to be used in a larger system as a Preamp/Tuner, Phono Preamp, and/or Power Amp. The Preamp_Output also allows the use of a powered subwoofer, external power amplifier, etc. 4) Binding Post/Banana Jacks for the Main Speakers and Spring Tab wire connectors for the Extra speakers. Which connectors do you prefer? It has both. 5) A Phono/Line switch to select either the internal phono preamp or an external phono preamp (or other line level source) for the Phono Input select button. This is perfect for modern turntables with built-in preamps. 6) A 75 ohm COAX connection for the FM antenna instead of the 300 ohm twin lead connection that is more common on similar sized NAD models. 7) Thermal monitoring and Speaker Output DC protection. The 701 will mute itself if it gets too hot, and will actually shutdown if a DC offset is detected at the speaker outputs. IMO, the 701 provides the same spectacular sound as the original 3020, but with added features and convenience. The FM performance is excellent, and the Remote Volume makes it my favorite 3020 incarnation of all.
Price: 289 USD
Location: San Mateo, California
End Time: 2024-12-10T15:57:00.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: NAD
Type: Integrated Amplifier
Model: 701
