Goind with Nad is a good choice, you wont regret it. I also owned a nad unit, and it was solid and the SQ fabulous. G luck!
Anyone compared NAD and Cambridge Intergrateds?
My Dad's 18-year-old NAD integrated stereo amp just shot craps. He's looking for a sub $800 replacement. He uses it primarily for jazz and classical music and the occasional stereo fed of his DVD when he watches movies. His speakers are Meadowlark Kestrels, which are rated 89db but they're easily driven in his small-to-moderate sized room.
I'm considering the NAD 326BEE or one of the Cambridge Azurs.
Thoughts? Recommendations? My Dad has no patience or space for separates or tubes (sadly).
I'm considering the NAD 326BEE or one of the Cambridge Azurs.
Thoughts? Recommendations? My Dad has no patience or space for separates or tubes (sadly).
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If he can live without a remote try a $329 Parasound Zamp v.3. It has little volume pots on the back or you can go with a $135 Luminous Audio passive volume control. I only suggest this as sound is silly-good for the price and a big step up in clarity and naturalness compared to NAD or Cambridge. Also with separate pre and power amp you can change things around in the future if you are so inclined. |
I haven't heard this particular unit...but the 'House Sound' of the Cambridge is smoother and more musical than NAD to my ears. That, and NAD has a bad habit, (in the past maybe not this unit), of having some thermal issues, or current greater than parts can handle issues...that, may be ancient history, as 3 months is an eon in electronics. Good listening, Larry |
Larry, I can assure you that 3 months is not an eon in electronics :-) I have had very good experience with NAD amps. Compared NAD to Cambridge in 2005 when I was deciding on an amp. Mt ears preferred the NAD. I eventually used the integrated amp as a power amp after I got a TVC (passive preamp). The NAD was a very good power amp as well. |
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