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NAD C 162 Pre AMP - Pre Loved
NAD C 162 Pre AMP - Pre Loved
NAD C 162 Pre AMP - Pre Loved
NAD C 162 Pre AMP - Pre Loved
NAD C 162 Pre AMP - Pre Loved
NAD C 162 Pre AMP - Pre Loved
NAD C 162 Pre AMP - Pre Loved

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NAD C 162 Pre AMP - Pre Loved

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Overview

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AR-NAD C 162 Pre AMP

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Our thoughts

One clean control point for vinyl, CD, tuner and tape, in a 1989 preamp with the uncluttered look of its era. It suits owners running a mixed analogue and digital system from a single unit.

The phono input is moving magnet only, so it is built around MM cartridges. The remaining inputs cover CD, tuner, aux and both tape inputs, so both tape decks can stay connected alongside the rest. The tone controls, including loudness, sit at the preamp itself, so tonal balance can be adjusted without adding another box to the chain.

It suits a moving magnet turntable, CD and tuner in a system where restrained period styling matters, and it is offered in silver or black aluminium. Talk it through with the team by phone or in the showroom, particularly whether your cartridge is moving magnet and how this pre-loved preamp sits with your amplifier and speakers.

The Audio Tailor team, Murarrie showroom

The NAD C 162 is a classic stereo preamplifier renowned for its clean, transparent sound and robust build quality. With a full complement of inputs including phono, CD, tuner, and tape, it provides flexible connectivity for a vintage or modern system. Its low distortion, high signal-to-noise ratio, and extended frequency response deliver accurate and natural sound reproduction, while tone and balance controls allow precise adjustment. Lightweight yet solid, the C 162 is ideal for audiophiles who value clarity, reliability, and a timeless minimalist design.

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A 30 day warranty applies

Specifications

Technical details

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CategoryDetails
TypeStereo Preamplifier
Year Introduced1989
InputsPhono (MM), CD, Tuner, Tape 1/2, Aux
OutputsMain Out (RCA), Tape Rec Out, Headphone
Tone ControlsBass, Treble, Balance, Loudness
Signal-to-Noise Ratio>95 dB (Line), 80 dB (Phono)
Total Harmonic Distortion<0.005% (Line), <0.01% (Phono)
Frequency Response5 Hz – 100 kHz (Line), 20 Hz – 20 kHz (Phono)
Output Impedance600 Ω
Power RequirementsAC 230–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption~15 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)430 x 95 x 280 mm
Weight~6.0 kg
FinishSilver or Black aluminium faceplate

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