NAD Masters Series M-25 7 x 160 Surround Amplifier

NAD Masters Series M25 160W x 7 Channel Surround Amp Amplifier

I purchased this amp locally a few months ago from the original owner. I had this connected to my NHT speakers (via Marantz AV7005 preamp and Oppo BDP-95) and it sounded absolutely extraordinary! The space between the instruments, huge three-dimensional soundstage, and the smoothness and extreme precision in high frequency detail were the most notable attributes to my ears.

My wife and I decided to have our back yard deck redone, and the budget unfortunately won’t support both that and keeping this amp, so here it is for sale.

The original owner used it 8-10 hours per month since 2009. I listened to it for about 10 hours total. The amp is in excellent condition. All channels and all functions have been tested and work perfectly. The only thing I can see that is not cosmetically perfect are a few very small dings along the front edge of the amp near the right side, as shown in the photos. Conservatively rated at 7/10. Other than the hard to see really small nicks, the rest of the unit rates at 8 or 9.

The amplifier ships in the original double boxes with all original packing materials. The owners manual is available online at NAD's website, then click on “manuals and downloads.” You can also see more detailed specs there and read the very favorable customer and professional reviews. The heavy gauge original power cord is also included.

Here are the basic specs:
• 7 X 160 watts Full Disclosure Power, 20Hz - 20kHz, at less than 0.03% THD all channels driven into 8/4 Ohms
• PowerDrive™
• Dynamic power of 220 watts at 8Ω, 385 watts at 4Ω, and 485 watts at 2Ω
• NAD's Custom-Made "Holmgren" transformer
• NAD Soft Clipping™
• Precision low noise Input Level Controls
• Custom 5 way Binding Post
• 12V Trigger for advanced control options, 1 in
• Detachable AC cord

The M25 has 3 built in cooling fans. They turn down automatically during quiet passages so you won’t even hear them. Each channel has an independent level control. I found this very handy as my front tower speakers are bi-amplified, and I need to turn the woofer sections down a bit to avoid a mid-bass peak.

This amp is a beast at 96#, and weighs 116# all packed up.

SHIPPING IS FIXED AT $100 VIA FEDEX GROUND. If you are on the West Coast it will probably be less than that, in which case I will refund you the difference. Feel free to ask for a quote.

Local pickup is welcome if you are in the San Francisco Bay Area.