Great sound, superb playback of stereomusic, strong ability to drive large/heavy speakers

Low frequency (50? 100? Hz) noise (humming) from surround and center channel speakers , bad remote.

There are many strange points in service features, but if it was "price or service or sound" choice - I appreciate "music first" NAD's decisions. Remote controller carry "T760" name, so if it comes with receiver as free bonus - OK. Music playback is absolutely superb in comparison with previous amplifier and at least competitive in comparison with twice more expensive amp's. Noise is not very low, but at suitable level.
The only disappointing point at this moment is humming noise from surround and center channel speakers, which doesnt depend from position of volume neither tone control knobs. And more, hum from center channel increase when "Mute" activated or "Stereo" mode selected (e.g. when center channel is not used), and hum from back channels is always at same level. This hum slightly noticeable from listening position when no music played, and clearly expressed if "put ear into speaker". I guess it is price of mass-line manufacturing together with budget limitation, so if that come from bad internal wiring and analog cross-interference then I will remove it later with "tuning/twicking" by myself. But may be it is not common defect but particular item with something wrong in DSP part, for example?

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Marantz AV488 (AV amplifier with DPL decoder and 5.1), Panasonic 360 (DVD with integrated DD/DTS decoders)

NAD audio performance

Remote

Used with: Yamaha CDC685
Pioneer DVD
Krix Lyrix Fronts
M&K V125 Sub
Aaron Centre
Aaron Rears

I was looking for a home theatre unit that was also good with music as this would be its main role. I needed one that would tame the higher frequencies of my ultra bright Krix. The NAD surpassed my expectations. I liked the Denons ability to do 5 channel stereo but then I heard the NAD. The sheer power (the Krix fronts are 4 ohms) and stereo imaging was leaps and bounds ahead of the Denon, and the Yamaha was far too bright.

When I started researching I did not think I would be able to afford the NAD. I am glad I was able to sneak it into my budget thanks to the staff at Audio Trends.

Some people have had trouble setting the unit up. There is a fair bit to get through after hooking it all up. All I can say is that I followed the manual from woe to go and encountered very few difficulties. Even then, a majority of these were due to my inability to follow directions rather than any fault of the unit.

One main let down is the remote. The NAD remote is not bad but I purchased a universal learning remote which does not want to learn from the NAD. This is supposedly a common problem. The universal remote had no problems with the rest of my gear so at least I'm now down to 2 remotes instead of 5.

I am thoroughly happy with this unit and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys listening to clean, clear music watching and the odd movie.

You can get better but not for what I wanted it to do and not for this price.

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Listened to Yamaha RX620, Denon 2801

musical, good power reserve, well made

very stark looking, programming is a little quirky

I bought this receiver for three reasons. I have a new M&K 750THX speaker system with all front speakers at 4 ohms. For most receivers this is not a serious problem, but I find the idea of having a receiver with a high current amp that can take low impedance loads with ease, very attractive. And it does not require flipping a switch for impedance selection which in reality is a compromise at best.
The M&Ks are dynamite on movies, and a little bright on music. I thought the 'warmness' of the NAD a better match.
I am giving up (for sale) a Pioneer Elite receiver with no DTS. Which is the third reason.
So I ended up with a receiver that fulfills my 3 requirements, and as a big plus costs me only $600. Although on Ebay, it was from an authorized dealer and brand new.
There are now other sites selling it for around the same price.
Setting up the speakers as far a distance, delay, etc. was a
little nerve-racking at first. It's not the most user friendly menu, and unless you have a mode invoked by playing the right programming, you can not make any adjustments.
In other words, you start a DD DVD then go in the menu and make the adjustments. The reason is that all the digital modes (DD, Pro-Logic, DTS) are auto-selected. you can not overide the selection manually.
Once you settle back and realize it will do these selections for you as you need them, it becomes very easy to live with
(once you have everything set up!).
The idea of a plastic cover that snaps over the front A/V jacks is a little too chintzy. But we are talking strictly function here. It's designed to do the job, and do it well. Not impress you with styling or bells and whistles.
The sound is excellent, for any receiver, but especially for one in this price category. EARS which is the only digitally enhanced stereo mode is quite effective, especially if simulating the acoustic in a Roman cathedral or a jazz joint in Chicago, is not a priority for you.

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Pioneer, Onkyo

radio, heavy, many inputs

humming sound from power supply, backgroung noise when used in DTS and Dolby Digital.

Nothing special, guess many other manufactures make this product at a lower price. Sound can be a bit bright and I don't like it when becomes harsh. There is also a mechanical humming sound from the power supply, don't know if it's supposed to be like that. I don't think it's bad or great just ordinary.

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Thule IA60 stereo amplifier ($600)
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Simple - easy to use NAD style, great tuner, solid build quality.

Lack of video handling, single optical in, disappointing amplifier (for NAD), fair digital processing, poor remote.

I purchased my first NAD in 1981, the good old NAD 7020 (with the meanest 20 watts ever built!). Since then I have had a love/hate relationship with NAD. They've gone through build quality issues, then great products, then product misses, etc. I've always considered this the budget audiophile company.

The T751 is an interesting unit. It is easily the most simple DD/DTS unit I've looked at. Very straight-forward with the typical NAD lack of unneeded bells and whistles. The retail price at $749 is OK, but not great considering the competition out there.

I listened to the T751 with a couple different sets of speakers (Paradigm Reference Studio 60 and Paradigm Monitor 3) plus a Paradigm sub and surrounds. I used a few different DVD players including the fantastic Sony 7700.

For those who read my comments -- do not decide to not buy this product based on my review. You really need to listen to this piece and make your own mind up! Disclamers aside...

I really did not like the sound of the T761. I found the presentation to be too laid back and the amp to lack the typical NAD punch. Imaging was excellent for CDs, fair for DD/DTS. The laid back approach of the amp required me to use more volume than I normally would, I was still left disappointed in the quality of the sound.

I later replaced the T751 with an Onkyo 787. The 787 stunned me by providing much more realistic DD/DTS and a stronger, more forward sound. It was literally night and day to me and another listener. (I was really baffled at this result!)

I rarely gripe about remotes, but in this case the T751 remote is really terrible. It's hard to use and requires very directional use. NAD has no excuse for making such a hard to use remote on a higher end product.

If I wanted another NAD, I'd look hard at the T761 with more power and a few other features. NAD has their work cut out here, there are some very nice products out they are competing with and the NAD price points are a tad high.

Based on my history, I feel bad taking shots at NAD equipment. But that's why this board is here.

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Onkyo 787, Yamaha 2092

Clear sound, power output

Remote, digital inputs linked to video input sources

After I discovered the Pioneer VSX-709RDS receiver that I had couldn't control the bass tones of my Dali 606 loudspeakers, I went to my Hi-fi dealer, who suggested I listened to the NAD T751, because this one could deliver the power I needed for my dali speakers.
I made an appointment for a listening session of the NAD T751 with Dali 606's connected, and brought some CD's from my own collection with to see if it was the right receiver for me, and it surely was.
The sound was very clear, and the booming basses that I experienced with the Pioneer/Dali combination were gone.

As the receiver had some very small dents in the housing, the dealer let me temporarily take the unit home, while he ordered a new unit for me. After a week the new unit had arrived and was switched with the temporary unit.
I have enjoyed my NAD T751 ever since, especially since last week, when I finally completed my home theatre setup.

The NAD T751 now drives the folowwing speakers:
front : Dali 606 (Blue series)
center: Dali C1000 (Blue series)
rear : Dali 1001 (Blue series)

The only disappointment is the remote control, which is very odd, and has no learning capabilities for controlling other audio/video components. There seems to be an alternative remote for the T751, so I will contact my dealer for that.
Another small thing is the fact that the digital inputs are linked to the video inputs, so when connecting a CD player digitally, you have to select a video input source to hear the sound.

I can surely recommend the NAD for people who want a home theatre receiver that delivers good audio also (CD, MD, tape).

The model year is actually 2001.

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Pioneer VSX-709RDS

Digital Decoder, RDS is kind of cool

silly remote

I'd been looking for a good surround-sound receiver with a digital decoder that would fit within my budget. I'd been thinking about the T760 but didn't want to shell out that much money. The T751 had just arrived in the store and I decided to go with it.

Unfortunately, the sound on the unit I took home faded in and out. I took it back to the store the next day and brought home the unit I have now. Haven't had any problems with it and it sounds great. I love it. (Too bad about the first one though. Not the best first impression.)

I have it hooked up to a pair of Paradigm Monitor 9s in the front, and some little JBL speakers in the back. I also highly recommend the Paradigm Monitor 9s.

I'm completely happy with my T751 and would recommend it.

EVERYTHING!!!! Overall SOUND!!

NONE (with the exception of the universal remote without universal capability.)

Well I spent a very long hard and painfull time finding the receiver that best suited my needs. This has it all. It sounds much nicer and warmer then the stardard mass produced Asian components that you can buy ... granted those can sound great as well, but this unit has a more full and richer sound to the music. I like the ease of use, the auto-switching, the power is just right for my medium sized room and i think it is a wonderful peice in terms of uality of build.
But listen, everyones pereferences and needs are different, and music and sound is subjective... so please audition this unit for yourself and make your own opinions. By the way, the HT DD and DTS of this receiver are out of site, nothing any more amazing then other receivers except the sound quality is so nice and clear that you can not tell how loud it really is... its amazing to say the least.
Good luck.

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The ease of set up, both DD and DTS, good manual, and the price

Ease of set up, having DD and DTS, good manual, the price and good build structure.

Not as many input's and outputs as other receiver's looked at.

I was going to get the DENON 3300 but just as I was walking into the store another guy was walking out with the unit. He had picked it up on a trade in for $600. Not a bad price. Then the store owner told me of a B&K that he was selling for $1,400. I tried to convince the wife on that one but when she heard the NAD we picked up the NAD and the Toshiba 1600 DVD. A very good match. The NAD may be a little low on the amp side for some people but if yuou are just starting out and are in a small room I highly recommend this reciever.

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