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New member Username: MymoPost Number: 1 Registered: Aug-04 | I've made the decision to purchase the NAD T743 receiver. The NAD web site has a very large disclaimer about making sure not to purchase from an unauthorized dealer. I've searched far and wide on the internet and virtually every US dealer sells the T743 for $699. I did however find an unauthorized dealer (Plaza Audio in New Jersey) that sells it for $549 - a pretty big savings. http://www.plazaaudio.com/nadt7avre3.html They claim that they will honor NAD's standard 2-yr. warranty. Price is an issue for me, as I would much rather put the $150 difference towards speakers. I've had an NAD stereo receiver for 15 years without ever having a problem. My questions are these: 1. Should I buy from an unauthorized dealer or should I stop being so cheap and support my local dealer? 2. Anyone ever done business with Plaza Audio? 3. Even if they were to honor the warranty, do I want an unauthorized dealer repairing the piece should something go wrong? 4. Can you recommend any other retailers for this receiver? Thanks for the input. |
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MarcUR Unregistered guest | most authorized dealers will probably offer the 743 to you for ~$600. They won't advertise that price online, but you should be able get that price if you talk to someone. I would definitely not deal with an unauthorized dealer with NAD though. I had way too many problems with mine and ended up with an Arcam Avr 200 instead. Give saturday audio a call for a price (they are authorized) or you could try sound city in NJ. |
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Ramses Unregistered guest | You can try: https://dmc-electronics.com/Default.htm http://www.saturdayaudio.com (Pretty good guys) http://www.yawaonline.com They are all authorized NAD dealers Peace |
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Bronze Member Username: BillybalouPost Number: 14 Registered: May-04 | Excellent People to work with: YawaOnline I bought the 773 from David @ Yawa and he gave me a great price and excellent service. |
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Bronze Member Username: BigfanPost Number: 54 Registered: Jan-04 | i second the yawa recommendation. their price on the 773 was the best i found, they are an authorized dealer, and they are very willing to help w/technical questions (and knowledgable - which in my experience is not at all a given at the bricks and mortar dealers) |
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alexfromholland Unregistered guest | Be sure to test the NAD t743 before buying it. Test it with your headphones on a constant hissing sound! |