NAD receivers - humming problem - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

robertrej · 2008-11-28, 07:08 PM

I am a proud Canadian who likes to buy Canadian products ( manufactured or designed in Canada). I know NAD receivers get a lot of mixed reviews regarding a hum problem but also how great they sound at the same time!
My question: Is this an old problem or still an issue with 2008 products?
I suppose only new owners of NAD receivers can really answer this question.

I would like to here from anyone with any comments on these products
good or bad.

P.S. Nad located in Ontario , I also like many USA products as well.

Thanks
Bob

kgeorge78 · 2008-11-28, 08:32 PM

Hey Bob.

I had a NAD T773 for 2 years.
It was the best piece of gear I've ever owned (Right up there with my 360 and Elite Kuro 151HD).

I too was proud to buy Canadian. Never had a problem with it. I had a slight hum after a bit but it was due to poor speaker wiring. Put on some banana plugs, fixed it fine.

I'd buy NAD again and plan to buy soon.

robertrej · 2008-11-28, 10:41 PM

After a lot of searching on Google I found the following article:

http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/co...m-hum-and-buzz

This problem seems to happen on many different brands not just NAD Receivers. The above article was too large to cut and paste but is worth while to read if anyone has ever had a hum problem.
Most NAD owners swear the sound quality is great and seem to solve
the hum problem sooner or later.

I am not saying all NAD recievers have this issue by any means they
just seem to get a lot of internet forum coverage is all.

In all my searching I have not noticed this problem with the higher
priced NAD receivers as well.

Keep your comments coming - Thanks very much
Bob

GlennH · 2008-11-28, 11:00 PM

I thought NAD was originally from the UK?

kgeorge78 · 2008-11-29, 03:48 PM

ya Im pretty sure they are but the N.A. Office is in Pickering and a bit of manufacturing / repairs goes on there.

robertrej · 2008-11-29, 06:07 PM

I know that the basic design goals of the Nad receivers is very similar to
all the good British Audio devices -- good quality sound before all else!
So I am not too surprised to here there origins are from U.K.
In fact the 4 brands I like are Cambridge,Nad,Sherwood( Newcastle) and
Rotel.
(Nad is part of Lenbrook group)

Reality is that Many Receivers and speakers are now made in Asia in
order for them to be price competitive.

I am still curious about hum problems that users may have and how they
solve this issue.

Thanks
Bob

2008-11-28, 07:08 PM	#1
robertrej Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7	NAD receivers - humming problem I am a proud Canadian who likes to buy Canadian products ( manufactured or designed in Canada). I know NAD receivers get a lot of mixed reviews regarding a hum problem but also how great they sound at the same time! My question: Is this an old problem or still an issue with 2008 products? I suppose only new owners of NAD receivers can really answer this question. I would like to here from anyone with any comments on these products good or bad. P.S. Nad located in Ontario , I also like many USA products as well. Thanks Bob

2008-11-28, 10:41 PM	#3
robertrej Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7	Nad Hum problem After a lot of searching on Google I found the following article: http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/co...m-hum-and-buzz This problem seems to happen on many different brands not just NAD Receivers. The above article was too large to cut and paste but is worth while to read if anyone has ever had a hum problem. Most NAD owners swear the sound quality is great and seem to solve the hum problem sooner or later. I am not saying all NAD recievers have this issue by any means they just seem to get a lot of internet forum coverage is all. In all my searching I have not noticed this problem with the higher priced NAD receivers as well. Keep your comments coming - Thanks very much Bob

2008-11-28, 11:00 PM	#4
GlennH Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 205	I thought NAD was originally from the UK? __________________ Samsung LNS4692D, Oppo 981HD, PS3, Denon AVR-2309, Tannoy mX series, Mirage S10 Sub

2008-11-29, 06:07 PM	#6
robertrej Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7	Nad Receivers with hum or buzz I know that the basic design goals of the Nad receivers is very similar to all the good British Audio devices -- good quality sound before all else! So I am not too surprised to here there origins are from U.K. In fact the 4 brands I like are Cambridge,Nad,Sherwood( Newcastle) and Rotel. (Nad is part of Lenbrook group) Reality is that Many Receivers and speakers are now made in Asia in order for them to be price competitive. I am still curious about hum problems that users may have and how they solve this issue. Thanks Bob

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2008-11-28, 08:32 PM	#2
kgeorge78 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 731	Hey Bob. I had a NAD T773 for 2 years. It was the best piece of gear I've ever owned (Right up there with my 360 and Elite Kuro 151HD). I too was proud to buy Canadian. Never had a problem with it. I had a slight hum after a bit but it was due to poor speaker wiring. Put on some banana plugs, fixed it fine. I'd buy NAD again and plan to buy soon.

2008-11-29, 03:48 PM	#5
kgeorge78 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 731	ya Im pretty sure they are but the N.A. Office is in Pickering and a bit of manufacturing / repairs goes on there.