Proton 520 Amplifier (NAD 3020)

$349.00

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The Proton 520 is a vintage stereo integrated amplifier introduced in the 1980s/1992, widely recognized for its design and circuit lineage shared with the classic NAD 3020.

Sound and Community Reception

  • Audio Characteristics: Most users on Reddit agree that the Proton 520 delivers a warm sound signature with full bass and rich mids, making it a great match for vintage sealed-box speakers and vinyl setups . [1]

  • NAD Comparison: It is frequently compared to or noted as sharing factory roots with NAD amplifiers (built around similar design philosophies or manufactured via related channels in Taiwan) , though purists note differences in component layout and later revision stages . [1, 2]

Specifications

  • Power output: 20 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Total harmonic distortion: 0.015%
  • Damping factor: 90
  • Input sensitivity: 0.2mV (MC), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
  • Signal to noise ratio: 68dB (MC), 80dB (MM), 90dB (line)

We provide 3 months warranty for Amplifiers.

Weight8 kg