NAD 7225PE AM/FM Stereo Receiver 25 WPC, Serviced

NAD 7225PE AM/FM Stereo Receiver – Fully Serviced, Working Perfectly, Classic Power Envelope Technology

Discover the remarkable power and musicality of the NAD 7225PE—a legendary late-1980s receiver famous for NAD’s innovative Power Envelope™ technology. Professionally serviced to our Level One standard and working perfectly, this classic is ready to drive sensitive or moderately efficient speakers with signature NAD warmth and dynamic punch.

The 7225PE stands out for its Power Envelope™ circuit, which delivers up to 85 watts of dynamic peak power while safely maintaining a conservative 25-watt continuous output. This transient power lets the receiver handle musical peaks and complex passages with authority—making this modest amp sound much stronger than its nominal wattage would suggest. Expect tight bass, musical midrange, and clean highs, ideal for vinyl, digital, or radio listening.

Our Level One service for this unit included thorough diagnostics, cleaning and lubrication of all controls, partial capacitor replacement (as required for reliability), bias and DC offset adjustments, relay and tuner alignment, and comprehensive input/output testing. The result is a receiver that performs beautifully, with quiet operation and years of life ahead.

Key Features:

25W per channel (8Ω), with Power Envelope for 85W dynamic peaks

Soft Clipping™ circuit to eliminate harshness at high output

High-current discrete output stage (damping factor: 50)

Full Moving Magnet phono input with accurate RIAA EQ

Dual tape loops and pre-out/main-in jacks

Bass, treble, loudness controls, and high-cut filter

Dual speaker outputs (A/B), impedance selector

Headphone output with auto speaker mute

AM/FM tuner with 30 presets and signal strength meter

Quiet operation, compact and understated NAD styling

Level One Service Includes:

Full diagnostics and multi-hour operational testing

Cleaning and lubrication of all controls and switches

Partial capacitor replacement as required for reliability

Output stage bias and DC offset adjustment

Protection relay and tuner alignment

All functions, lights, inputs, and outputs tested

Specifications:

Power Output: 25W/ch (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.03% THD)

Dynamic Peak Power: 85W (Power Envelope)

Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz

Damping Factor: 50

S/N Ratio: 75dB (phono), 99dB (line)

Input Sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 160mV (line)

Dimensions: 420 × 91 × 273mm (16.5″ × 3.6″ × 10.75″)

Weight: 5.5kg (12.1 lbs)

Year: 1988

The NAD 7225PE has earned cult status among vinyl and budget audio fans, regularly outperforming amps rated much higher for power—delivering musical warmth, surprising dynamics, and classic NAD reliability.

Asking $325; buy with confidence and benefit from Radique’s “Bumper to Bumper” warranty and Perpetual trade back policy.