I just went through this decision process.
I have KEF LS50 and paired them with Parasound P5 and Parasound A23 amp. Its a nice combo for the price and confirmed that KEF uses in their show demos.
I also had a chance to try NAD 375BEE with the speakers.
The main differences, the NAD has a lot of low end power. Its amazing how much bass the LS50s can produce with the NAD amp. However, I found the resolution and "openness" of the sound to be better with the Parasound gear.
I was adding a sub and so decided to stick with Parasound.
If i was not adding a sub, I think NAD is a great bang for the buck.
Well below 2k even if the optional DAC.
I have KEF LS50 and paired them with Parasound P5 and Parasound A23 amp. Its a nice combo for the price and confirmed that KEF uses in their show demos.
I also had a chance to try NAD 375BEE with the speakers.
The main differences, the NAD has a lot of low end power. Its amazing how much bass the LS50s can produce with the NAD amp. However, I found the resolution and "openness" of the sound to be better with the Parasound gear.
I was adding a sub and so decided to stick with Parasound.
If i was not adding a sub, I think NAD is a great bang for the buck.
Well below 2k even if the optional DAC.