[HappymaN]

I just won an eBay auction for a NAD 3020B in excellent condition, both cosmetically and functionally.

I intend to use it with some bookshelf speakers, perhaps the nOrh 4.0 ceramics, and some AKG K1000's which I will have very soon.

Any other owners out there?

 

[elrod-tom]

Great amp...had one for years. One of the best values of all time, IMHO. It will have more than enough power for any bookshelf speaker that I know of.

I've never tried it with AKG K1000, but I'm sure it has enough power. Might be a bit bright in the upper end (like my Adcom GFA-535 was).

 

[scottpaul_iu]

Had one back in the 80's. Great integrated amp. Awesome phono section. A bargain for the time. It was a universally loved amp, by both the hi-end press and mags like Stereo Review.

 

[Hirsch]

Yep, I had one in the early 80's also.

 

[Tuberoller]

I had one too.I loved it for the Holman designed phono amp section.It is also super easy to repair yourself.If you can get it for a good price and it hasn't been hacked, buy it.

 

[HappymaN]

I actually had to pay about $220US for it, but it is in impeccable condition, both cosmetically, and functionally.

Tuberoller: Can you recommend any budget turntables that I might be able to pair with the NAD?

 

[Number9]

I own a NAD 7020 receiver. which combines the 3020 integrated you've got with the 4020 tuner.

This really has a nice sound to it - can I even say warm? Almost like tubes. I use it as my spare bedroom system.

Here's the bonus ... it has an excellente headphone jack. At least mine is. Competes with dedicated headphone amps.

Take a look at the General and Vintage area's of Audio Asylum. There are a lot of mods you can do to make it even better.

Enjoy!