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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #360 on: Aug 02, 2014 at 08:00 PM »
Hello everyone,

      Newbie questions, because I'm just getting back to listening music again :D.....just want to know how good is the NAD integrated amps and CDP compared to Cambridge Audio.
Basically, leaning towards the 356BEE and and the 546BEE CD player in comparison with CA's Azur 651A integrated and 651C CD player.......everyone's thoughts please, just a bit confused now and to be  hooked up to a KEF Q300 or Paradigm mini monitor or any suggestions from you guys would be highly appreciated.

      Thanks a lot in advance for the reply. :)

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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #361 on: Aug 03, 2014 at 01:44 PM »
Hello everyone,

      Newbie questions, because I'm just getting back to listening music again :D.....just want to know how good is the NAD integrated amps and CDP compared to Cambridge Audio.
Basically, leaning towards the 356BEE and and the 546BEE CD player in comparison with CA's Azur 651A integrated and 651C CD player.......everyone's thoughts please, just a bit confused now and to be  hooked up to a KEF Q300 or Paradigm mini monitor or any suggestions from you guys would be highly appreciated.

      Thanks a lot in advance for the reply. :)

CA combo is forward sounding, NAD combo is warm sounding.

it is best that you audition your speaker with both combos to know your preferred matching.

good luck.

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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #362 on: Aug 03, 2014 at 06:23 PM »
sor, where is the repair center for NAD receivers?

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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #363 on: Aug 04, 2014 at 02:34 PM »
CA combo is forward sounding, NAD combo is warm sounding.

it is best that you audition your speaker with both combos to know your preferred matching.

good luck.


Thanks luis probably will try to audition them, anymore thoughts from fellow PDVD members. :)

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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #364 on: Aug 05, 2014 at 01:21 PM »
sor, where is the repair center for NAD receivers?


you may try any authorized dealer or go directly to the local distributor.  try googling NAD Phlippine distributor.

good luck.

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NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #365 on: Aug 20, 2014 at 01:14 AM »
Hi guys.. Ok ba i pair ang NAD amp sa Monitor BX2? I will be getting Nad 326Bee hopefully next month. Sana ok imatch.
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #366 on: Aug 20, 2014 at 07:11 AM »
Hi guys.. Ok ba i pair ang NAD amp sa Monitor BX2? I will be getting Nad 326Bee hopefully next month. Sana ok imatch.

That should be a good match.
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #367 on: Aug 20, 2014 at 12:13 PM »
^ Ehhh sa JBL Studio 230 kaya? :D

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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #368 on: Aug 20, 2014 at 04:04 PM »
Hi guys.. Ok ba i pair ang NAD amp sa Monitor BX2? I will be getting Nad 326Bee hopefully next month. Sana ok imatch.

Naka RX1 and 326 aq, maganda ang union nila, very airy and spacious sounds .
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #369 on: Aug 20, 2014 at 09:10 PM »
Salamat guys! Airy at spacious nga hanap ko. Pero medyo malaki ata difference ng RX1 at Bx2 ser? :D

Meron bang simple upgrade ang 326Bee?
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #370 on: Aug 21, 2014 at 02:48 AM »
in  terms of price ksi aq bumase, konti lng yata diff price ng rx1 and bx2.
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #371 on: Aug 21, 2014 at 12:32 PM »
NAD will roll out Hypex Class D based amps soon:

http://www.ecoustics.com/products/nad-master-series-components-2014/

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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #372 on: Aug 24, 2014 at 09:18 AM »
Talaga? Sana pala nagtanong ako magkano price difference tsk! hehe

in  terms of price ksi aq bumase, konti lng yata diff price ng rx1 and bx2.
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #373 on: Aug 24, 2014 at 04:09 PM »
Here's an input regarding the sound quality of the MDC DAC. Having owned a 375DAC for over a year now and having the opportunity of owning a V-DAC, V-DAC2, V-90DAC, and the Musiland 03, the only DAC that was able to satisfy me was the one built-in my amp. I felt that it has satisfied me more musically and gave more resolution compared to the ones I mentioned. That's why I find it hard to justify an upgrade right now. Rather, I'm just staying put and wait for newer technology and manufacturers to give us a new generation of DACs. I see that coming with the hi-res formats looming.

At the shop, Rex and I compared a 516BEE and the MDC DAC and it was clear that the MDC was more transparent. It was actually the deciding factor for my purchase.

the DAC in the 375DAC is that good huh. interesting! :D  but waaay out of my budget. :P


I'm actually looking for a second DAC so I don't need to keep swapping my Musiland 01 from my desktop setup to my audio setup. btw, I have a NAD C326BEEE int amp paired with GoldenEar Aon 3's. :)
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #374 on: Aug 25, 2014 at 10:42 AM »
the DAC in the 375DAC is that good huh. interesting! :D  but waaay out of my budget. :P


I'm actually looking for a second DAC so I don't need to keep swapping my Musiland 01 from my desktop setup to my audio setup. btw, I have a NAD C326BEEE int amp paired with GoldenEar Aon 3's. :)

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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #375 on: Aug 25, 2014 at 12:59 PM »
Teac bro he he he

hahaha! dehins ko kaya yang teac na yan.
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #376 on: Aug 25, 2014 at 02:16 PM »
Its all subjective anyway. I'm pretty sure expensive DACs will outperform the MDC. But if you are in the under-20k range the MDC is going to be hard to beat, if your are using a 356/375 - that is.
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #377 on: Aug 25, 2014 at 03:14 PM »
Its all subjective anyway. I'm pretty sure expensive DACs will outperform the MDC. But if you are in the under-20k range the MDC is going to be hard to beat, if your are using a 356/375 - that is.

Agree. More often than not, parts that are supposed to go together synergize well. It's why matching gear is often a quick shortcut to build a good system.
 
I've mentioned this quite a few times: The C375BEE and its predecessors (C372 and c370) are just glorious amps for the price point. :)

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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #378 on: Aug 25, 2014 at 03:42 PM »
and i must say the 275BEE is a fantastic power amp :).

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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #379 on: Aug 27, 2014 at 10:19 PM »
Guys., question ulit. Natry niyo na ba mag HYBRID? Baka nextweek makakuha ako ng 326bee.. Alam ko puede ito gawing preamp/poweramp. Ano marerecommend niyong configuration kung sasamahan ko ng Tube amp ang NAD? Gawing preamp ang 326bee or gawing poweramp (tube preamp)?

Salamat! :)
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Re: Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #380 on: Aug 28, 2014 at 05:02 AM »
Guys., question ulit. Natry niyo na ba mag HYBRID? Baka nextweek makakuha ako ng 326bee.. Alam ko puede ito gawing preamp/poweramp. Ano marerecommend niyong configuration kung sasamahan ko ng Tube amp ang NAD? Gawing preamp ang 326bee or gawing poweramp (tube preamp)?

Salamat! :)
Is it a tube preamp or a tube power amp, and what model would it be? Mix and match and go with what you like.

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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #381 on: Aug 29, 2014 at 09:40 PM »
Not sure pa ser. Kaya ako nagtatanong kung anong mas ok gawin sa NAD 326bee. Kung preamp or gawing poweramp. Baka mali din ako pagkakaintindi sa mga nababasa ko.

Is it a tube preamp or a tube power amp, and what model would it be? Mix and match and go with what you like.
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #382 on: Aug 30, 2014 at 11:46 AM »
Not sure pa ser. Kaya ako nagtatanong kung anong mas ok gawin sa NAD 326bee. Kung preamp or gawing poweramp. Baka mali din ako pagkakaintindi sa mga nababasa ko.


Pakinggan mo muna yung 326bee.. malay mo magustuhan mo sya as is without the Tube..
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #383 on: Aug 31, 2014 at 04:22 AM »
X2 courage. Im using nad 326 and im very satisfied with the performance. :-)
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Re: Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #384 on: Aug 31, 2014 at 07:40 AM »
Pakinggan mo muna yung 326bee.. malay mo magustuhan mo sya as is without the Tube..
Agree. Or instead of buying a separate tube device with it, buy a higher model amplifier na lang.

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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #385 on: Aug 31, 2014 at 03:16 PM »
Agree. Or instead of buying a separate tube device with it, buy a higher model amplifier na lang.

agree. I see some power amps in my future. ;D
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #386 on: Aug 31, 2014 at 05:29 PM »
agree. I see some power amps in my future. ;D

Nice... ano plano mo power amp brader?
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #387 on: Aug 31, 2014 at 05:35 PM »
Need your advise...Meron dito nag-aalok NAD 218 THX for 37K ok na kaya to?
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #388 on: Sep 01, 2014 at 09:07 AM »
Salamat mga ser.. Tignan natin. :)

Pero possible gawing Preamp or poweramp ang Nad 326bee ano? Update na lang ako pag nakuha ko na this week..

Pakinggan mo muna yung 326bee.. malay mo magustuhan mo sya as is without the Tube..
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Re: NAD Integrated Amplifier Speaks-out
« Reply #389 on: Sep 01, 2014 at 10:18 AM »
Salamat mga ser.. Tignan natin. :)

Pero possible gawing Preamp or poweramp ang Nad 326bee ano? Update na lang ako pag nakuha ko na this week..


Yes sir pwede syang pre-amp only.. Anong speakers ba plano mo gamitin for this one?
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