mega Rare hifi Gold NAD Model 140 in Great condition from the golden era 1970s

The NAD Model 140 is a rare, vintage AM/FM stereo receiver released in 1975. It was part of the first successful line of products from New Acoustic Dimension (NAD), sitting between the entry-level Model 120 and the top-tier Model 160. 



Key Specifications

Power Output: 35 watts per channel into 8Ω.

Build: Features a distinctive silver metal faceplate and a non-veneered, heavy wood-foliation cabinet.

Design: Unlike many competitors, its VU meters are positioned on the right side of the tuning display.

Weight: Approximately 13.5 kg (roughly 30 lbs).

Origin: Manufactured in Japan during NAD's early years. 



Features & Connectivity

Analogue Tuner: FM and AM manual tuning with a signal strength meter and illuminated green lights.

Audio Inputs: Includes dedicated terminals for Phono (MM), Tape (In/Out), and Aux.

Controls: Standard adjustments for bass, treble, and balance, plus specialized buttons for Loudness, Hi-Filter, and FM Muting.

Speaker Outputs: Terminals for two sets of speakers (Main and Remote). 



Sound & Reputation

The Model 140 is known for a "musical" and "warm" sound profile, often compared to the performance of contemporary Marantz amplifiers but at a more competitive price point. Reviewers from the era "heartily recommended" it for its high-standard finish and performance that frequently exceeded its manufacturer-quoted

As a collector's item today, it typically appears