Price Paid:  $500.00 from Soundcity, N.J.

Summary:
I bought this receiver to replace a Sony STR-DE615 receiver. Although the Sony had a stated 100wpc rating and many more surround modes, the NAD T750 is much quieter, more musical, and cleaner. This receiver is very good for a mid-range home theater because it has enough clean power to drive rear and center surrounds but it really shines in audio reproduction. Playing a well-recorded CD like Dire Straits' "Brothers In Arms" or Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" is like being transported into the recording studio. There's no noise floor, strings are crystal clear, drums reverberate, and the sound is so warm you almost think it's a tube amp. It's not harsh like typical Sony, Kenwood or Pioneer units. You can listen for hours without fatigue. Playing DVDs is very good also. Try out "The Perfect Storm" or "Saving Private Ryan" to experience the surround capacity of this receiver. You're in the middle of the scene. Some reviewers have complimented the T750's power rating by saying they noever play it past "12-o'clock" on the volume knob. How they get it that loud without being evicted is beyond me. 10:30 is as loud as I go for audio, maybe 11 or 12 for DVDs because they are recorded quieter. This amp really rocks with techno or electronica, but is totally lush playing jazz or classical too. But if you have a lame recording, it will be obvious, because rough spots aren't covered over. The only drawbacks to this receiver are in the A/V section, where there are no S-VHS inputs, so you can't switch through HD-quality sources, and there's no-pre-amp stage, so you need an outboard box to play records (quaint). I bought a nice Parasound phono pre-amp for $100 so I could use my turntable. Otherwise, connect three VCRs, a DVD player, two tape decks and a CD player, and you're good to go. You have the choice of configuring two sets of stereo speakers (A/B) or one surround set. Mine is set for surround. When I get a new HDTV set with component connections (eventually), I will upgrade this receiver to a newer NAD with digital inputs, but until then, it doesn't leave my house. It gets five stars for value, 4 stars for connectivity in today's digital world. I have the NAD T750 with: NHT Super Ones and Super Center (fronts) NHT Super Zeros (rear surrounds) NHT SW2P 10" subwoofer with amp stack Sony CDP-XE500 CD transport w/digital outs Toshiba SD2200 DVD player Parasound PPH100 phono pre-amp Soundstream DAC-1 Digital-analog converter Harmon Kardan T40 turntable with Grace F9 "ruby" cartridge Sony and JVC VHS decks Monster audio connectors, speaker cables and power strip

Strengths:
Clear clean and dark sound. Simple controls. Drives inefficient speakers with ease. Sounds much better than most Japanese competitors.

Weaknesses:
No S-VHS inputs, no phono input, no volume LED, No AC3 or DTS digital inputs

Similar Products Used:
Sony, Proton, older NAD 2-channel receivers

Price Paid:  $499.00

Summary:
With a limited budget and an even more limited choice of products I found the T750. What a bargain. Wanting a home theatre that could double as a audio system, I was very impressed with what the NAD could do. So much so that it's used has changed to listening CD daily and movies weakly. I have a set of Mission 700 series speakers with the NAD and a Yamaha cd player. The clarity of sound is phenominal even when turning up the volume(by remote). Never tuned up to more than 12:00

Strengths:
Excellent value for money with great clear sound.

Similar Products Used:
Pioneer, Yamaha

Price Paid:  $150.00 from Hyperfi

Summary:
Having run the aging NAD 3020 for the last 20 years, I wanted a similar amp with more inputs & 5.1 output. Found the T750 as a mail-order return at 1/3 list price. What a steal! Same understated but faultless performance as the 3020. The MUSIC comes through whereas with most amplifiers you are aware that you are listening to a hi-fi set up. Pity there's no digital-in & onboard decoder but that's probably what gives it the clarity. I can't understand what the fuss is about the remote. It's that heavy that it is obviously well made & the sharp corners make it easy to locate when you sit on it in the dark.

Strengths:
Sound, sound & sound. It's also that big & plug ugly that it looks far more expensive than it really was.

Weaknesses:
LEDs on the controls might be nice. An after market NAD plug-in Dolby Digital/DTS decoder would be VERY welcome.

Similar Products Used:
Japanese things with lots of pretty lights.

Price Paid:  $500.00 from Better Music

Summary:
By far the best receiver in it's price range. This receiver was the first one I purchased, when I was 17, and I doubt I'll ever sell it. The only reason I'm thinking of upgrading is for S-Video In/Outs, and Digital processing. Right now, I'm using it with an NAD T550 DVD player, Linn Keosa fronts, Mordaunt-Short 905C centre, and an NAD 513 CD player. Combined with the T550, this receiver is like magic. I can barely notice a difference when using the 5.1 inputs Vs. the onboard decoder in the T751. In terms of power, I firmly believe there's enough here. I can literally shake the entire house without distortion at high volumes, and have never needed to raise the volume past 2/3. The tuner is excellent, and clearly receives signals even in it's basement location. The only problem I've ever had is with the mechanical volume knob, but it was easily fixed with a little cleaning.

Strengths:
Good starter receiver, pre outs, 5.1 input, remote functions with other NAD units,

Weaknesses:
Mechanical volume knob doesn't allow LCD display, no light on volume knob to indicate level in the dark.

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Saturday Audio Excha

Summary:
An absolutely superb sounding stereo/theatre receiver. Pristine and detailed sound that isn''t thinned out as I have noticed with most affordable recievers. No useless DSP modes, just good clean amplification.

Strengths:
Sound, period. I agree with the reviewer below that sights the tremendous soundstage. All channels are presented dynamically and the noise floor on my system is tremendously low. Enough technical justification - the sound is beautiful.

Weaknesses:
The reviews here seem to split on the power issue. I am one of those who do think that this receiver could use MORE power. The receiver is entirely more than adequate on an efficient AR speaker system that I run at school but is noticably less ballsy when powering the less efficient Infinity 5.1 setup I use at home. On the other hand, I have noticed that this receiver WILL play as loud as the more powerful and lower quality receivers that I have experienced in the past - perhaps I am deceived by the fact that this receiver (while exceptionally clear) does not present highs as overly bright (as others often do). The equally high volumes of this receiver compared to cheaper counterparts are MUCH less tiring to the ears - hence my position that more power wouldn''t hurt. (However, don''t be fooled by the heavily understated power ratings).

Similar Products Used:
Various HK, Onkyo, Sony, Technics, Pioneer and other receivers