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NAD Wireless USB DAC 2 Review

Rate this DAC:

  • 1. Poor (headless panther)

    Votes: 3 1.5%

  • 2. Not terrible (postman panther)

    Votes: 3 1.5%

  • 3. Fine (happy panther)

    Votes: 59 29.8%

  • 4. Great (golfing panther)

    Votes: 133 67.2%
  • Total voters
    198
PeteL said:
Connectors are way up there in BOM cost, along with an extra usb receiver chip, some signal switching mux. Really after the chassis and Bare PCB, they are the most expensive components you'll find in a product.
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I'd rather pay 20-30$ more and have a "one fits all" device, but maybe it's just me.
 
If i have understood this right it opens all sorts of streaming and dsp possibilities? Can i for example install deezer or Amazon app to my pc and equalizer APO and then stream an equalized signal?
 
respice finem said:
I'd rather pay 20-30$ more and have a "one fits all" device, but maybe it's just me.
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Typically, for a compagny like NAD that don't do direct sales but have to do retails. Taking into accounts the dealers and distributors margins worldwide and shipping costs that are of the roof at the moment. (the end dealer may not charge you shipping but NAD still has to get them from China or wherever they are produced and send them to distributors. Marketing, development fix cost, tooling cost assembly cost, etc, you should expect the full BOM cost to be no more than one fifth of the end retail cost to be viable, more like one sixth in most case to be on the safe side. That would make about 40 bucks for all parts including the chassis, probably less. You are very optimistic in thinking that adding all that would only increase the price to you of 20-30 bucks. You can bet that on something like this they where very thorough in their cost cutting optimization, especially if there is room for promotions like Amir mentions on Amazon. Really it's a whole different product that you are asking, not just the parts, there is more development, the product would be larger so more shipping, more Chassis and PCB cost. Remember, if you ask all of that for 30$ they would have to get all that for 5$.
 
PeteL said:
Typically, for a compagny like NAD that don't do direct sales but have to do retails. Taking into accounts the dealers and distributors margins worldwide and shipping costs that are of the roof at the moment. (the end dealer may not charge you shipping but NAD still has to get them from China or wherever they are produced and send them to distributors. Marketing, development fix cost, tooling cost assembly cost, etc, you should expect the full BOM cost to be no more than one fifth of the end retail cost to be viable, more like one sixth in most case to be on the safe side. That would make about 40 bucks for all parts including the chassis, probably less. You are very optimistic in thinking that adding all that would only increase the price to you of 20-30 bucks. You can bet that on something like this they where very thorough in their cost cutting optimization, especially if there is room for promotions like Amir mentions on Amazon. Really it's a whole different product that you are asking, not just the parts, there is more development, the product would be larger so more shipping, more Chassis and PCB cost. Remember, if you ask all of that for 30$ they would have to get all that for 5$.
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Right. Ok.
 
restorer-john said:
Right. Ok.
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Enlighten me on the meaning of your post? I sense some cynicism but I think you are usually more versed than that. I have been a manufacturer in the past, and I do work for one now. Of wider reach than NAD. One that I won't disclose because I don't speak here on their behalf, it's not my role but please share your toughts.
 
PeteL said:
Typically, for a compagny like NAD that don't do direct sales but have to do retails. Taking into accounts the dealers and distributors margins worldwide and shipping costs that are of the roof at the moment. (the end dealer may not charge you shipping but NAD still has to get them from China or wherever they are produced and send them to distributors. Marketing, development fix cost, tooling cost assembly cost, etc, you should expect the full BOM cost to be no more than one fifth of the end retail cost to be viable, more like one sixth in most case to be on the safe side. That would make about 40 bucks for all parts including the chassis, probably less. You are very optimistic in thinking that adding all that would only increase the price to you of 20-30 bucks. You can bet that on something like this they where very thorough in their cost cutting optimization, especially if there is room for promotions like Amir mentions on Amazon. Really it's a whole different product that you are asking, not just the parts, there is more development, the product would be larger so more shipping, more Chassis and PCB cost. Remember, if you ask all of that for 30$ they would have to get all that for 5$.
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Yes these are hard times for manufacturers. And, increasingly, for consumers. I'm hoping my stuff will last a few years, until I need something new.
 
Regular price is $269 but still very good wireless device even at the regular price.
 
Thanks for the review Amir. I expect this product will suddenly go up in price anytime now :P
 
if no good DAC yet.. this is a steal, add some homemade PEQ and send it forward to integrated or something..
 
I'm using a VPN.
 
PeteL said:
Strange, a quick check on my end I was able to put one in the shopping cart and it says in stock. Maybe they don't want orders from Nashville. Not sure.
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They think I'm from Montreal.
 
Rottmannash said:
They think I'm from Montreal.
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OK, I'm in Montreal, litterally 30 sec ago, maybe it blocks after you enter the card? I didn't wanted to purchase, was just checking.
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The price is for a refurbished unit
 
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