NAD classic power amps good, great or mediocre


Hello
I wondering if the current NAD power amps (classic series)
can stand up and give out with really good pre-amplification??

I've read a few places where people use these to very good result with pre's that are in a different class than NAD's own.

Comments welcome.

I'm looking for some good ss amplification like what an Accuphase P-300 might bring,I like that kind of sound.

Thanks!
mcgarick
How much do you want to spend? That will help determine the best bang for your buck.

NAD will work in the more modern era......5 years or newer.

What is your source (cd player, server, etc.)?

And if you let this community know your budget.....they can help. I have had amps from $400-$4000.
I had an NAD 2200PE for a few years, along with an Audire Model 2.  In comparing the two, both are exceptionally clean, but the NAD did not separate the instruments in space, at all.  The Audire did.

When I found an Audire Forte, I got rid of the NAD, which had just been repaired again.  The tech, the well known McIntosh factory warranty repairman Terry Wyrick, told me the NAD had owners that have two great days, the day they buy it and the day they get rid of it.  I replaced the NAD with an Audire Forte, and later replaced the Model 2 with a second Forte, both of which now drive my B&W 803's (Audire Diffet 3 preamp).

Don't waste your money on the NAD. It is better than a lot of amps, but not a big deal, and certainly not worth paying anyone to repair it.