bob243

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.57 of 5, 7.00 votes

Price Paid:  $30.00 from found in the "abando

Summary:
Basically I found it in a scrap heap at a shop I worked at in 97, I had recently moved to the area and needed something to listen too.. So I tore into it and found a couple shorted outputs and decided to replace all the outputs with matching parts.. About 30$ later I had a working reciever. For the last ten years I have played the heck out of it listening to everything from classical to death metal. Up until 3 years ago I played i through a cheap set of Yamaha 3way speakers that used to be on sale everywhere for $80/pair. Then I got a vintage set of Klipsch ChorusII speakers and really got to listen to this reciever. I am still amazed with it. Recently I went and started using only the preamp section with an external power amp (Hitachi SR2004) which is about to be replaced with a NAD2400.
As the rest of my collection is getting replaced this will be too, but I will definatly have it setup somewhere, this really sold me on NAD.

This is a great find for someone who wants a solid reciever and doesn't want to disturb the neighbors.

Strengths:
Solid Reciever
Lots of dynamic headroom
Will still out perform alot of the "200watt" stereos that circuit and bestbuy sells
Was a great entry to intermediate level reciever of it's time and still shines.

Weaknesses:
none in particular, It does everything it is supposed to and does it well.

Similar Products Used:
Not really similar, but same power range would be
Kenwood KR-6050
Pioneer SX-750

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Audionord

Summary:
Bought this Rock solid piece of equipment back in 1987, needed an all-round receiver, and got just that. Sound is impeckable on the right speakers E.g. AR 762, Dali 8, Coral´s, etc. the PA DOES deliver great sound, although the Pre-Amp (and tuner)is a little slim in features and lack the ability to reproduce enough brightness. AND yes - The Bass EQ Works as intended

Strengths:
Sturdy Construction, Solid and great sound on the right Speakers. Pre-Out / Main In, Able to drive classic 68´corals, good bass reproduction, etc.

Weaknesses:
Not the best tuner section, low selectivity, few presets, weak brightness control (only +/- 7db), on some 7240 the soldering is below adequate - can be corrected fairly easily though. Sound reproduction on sub-standard speakers poor (Buy better speakers - that´s it..)

Similar Products Used:
Technics SUV-6x Class AA, Technics SUV620, Pioneer SA 408 -Rebuilt with sep. PS and upgraded components

Price Paid:  $400.00 from Behrens Audio Labs,

Summary:
Bought the 7240PE in 1989. It has given exceptional service with no problems (except a noisy volume pot that I have learned to live with). The unit has the capability to drive some fairly difficult loads without complaint. I have used it with Snell E-III's for 12 years and am quite pleased with the sound I am getting.

Strengths:
High dynamic headroom makes it seem much more powerful than it is. Mine clips @ 74 watts into 6 ohms! Bass EQ switch really boosts extreme lows without affecting higher freqs. Great phono stage! Classic, understated appearance. The same basic design has been around for 25 years!

Weaknesses:
FM tuner really not effective outside of "local" areas, even with outdoor or powered antennae. Cheap speaker connectors. Crowded input panel. Interior build quality "spotty".

Similar Products Used:
Marantz, Sony, JVC, Kenwood.

Price Paid:  $125.00 from From a family friend

Summary:
I've had the NAD 7240PE for 4 years. I was in high school then, and in college now. For a student who would like to expand his selection of products beyond the typical Sony or low grade Yamaha stuff at a Circuit City/Wiz/etc., this amp is recommended. And for $125 and 4 years of reliable service in basements and a dorm, it's economical but not a piece of crap. I am not an audiophile, but I do have a bit of an ear and understand what presence is about. On a set of KLH 900B's, the receiver sounds great, esp. with an AMC 10" subwoofer added in (although the amp lacks a sub out). On a pair of Cerwin Vega E712's, the receiver doesn't seem to deliver enough bass and also acquires a tinny sound at high volumes. Perhaps it is a limitation of continuous power or a leaky cap, but on any floorstanding speakers that aren't incredibly efficient, I doubt my amp would mate well with the system. Also, if the amp is switched into A + B four speaker mode, there is no front to back fader. Enough on the limitations...for a student or someone starting out, this amp is great. It is affordable and robust. It can be transported without much concern, and God forbid the thing is damaged, it isn't a serious blow on your wallet. It is simple to adjust and clean in appearance. And for those wanting to continue the 80's fad, this receiver can even fulfill that trivial desire. The amp is rated at a modest 40W per channel, although short bursts of +6dB dynamic headroom enable your speakers breathe a bit. My unit does not run overly hot, and a soft clipping feature decreases your chances of damaging your speakers, esp. bookshelf ones.

Strengths:
Affordable, sturdy, sharp appearance, simple to use, clean sound on BOOKSHELF or SMALL speakers, great for college or a basement, easily integrable with other components, one switchable and unswitchable outlet

Weaknesses:
Tinny or metallic sound at very high volume levels (past 1 o'clock starting from 7 o'clock), lacks front to back fader, not recommended for driving 12" woofers - simply not enough power for that

Similar Products Used:
Nikko NR-1000 (another vintage receiver with a warmer sound and cleaner sound at high volume levels)

Price Paid:  $450.00 from Harvey Electronics

Summary:
This NAD 7240 PE receiver has been rock solid and reliable for our family's living room system well over 10 years. My lovely wife owned the receiver before we got together, and while I have replaced/upgraded most every component in her original audio/video system since we moved in together, I cannot bring myself to replace the NAD. It is a sweet sounding, reliable receiver, with plenty of power in reserve. We currently have the NAD paired with the powered Paradigm 90P monitors, and I was pleasantly surprised with how good it sounded. Certainly the NAD 7240 PE is close in sound quality to my more high end listening system. I am sure that we will move the NAD to a place of honor in a smaller system in a bedroom when it comes time to upgrade the electronics again, perhaps to an A/V receiver. We will definitely look at NAD receivers again. This has been a great product.

Strengths:
Simple elegant NAD design, fairly sweet souning, good headroom, reliable. Luckily, we have had none of the reliablity problems that other owners have had with their 7240 PE receivers.

Weaknesses:
The NAD tuning section is just OK in a city with a lot of crosstalk/too many stations.

Similar Products Used:
Sony ES tuner, Carver tuner, Kenwood tuner, Mitsubishi tuner.