Thanks, and I totally agree. The M3 seems to have been both a design and execution gem. I adore it, but I do believe it is slightly mellow in character. That only matters if you pair it with speakers with the same characteristic which in certain situations could amount to being too much of a good thing. If you can find it used really do so, it is a pretty fabulous item.hmm, you are most fortunate to have the luxury of a NAD M3! truly convenient platform with nicely implemented bass management. i am on the look out for something similar in the used market locally.
I think in about 2014 I found it used, complete with absolutely everything as new retail, low hours and well cared for, all for less than half of the new retail so an absolute steal. I think this is an example of when NAD really nailed the design goals as articulated by a genuinely competent and talented designer.