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Published on 05/06/14 at 03:59
Value For Money :
Excellent
The following opinion could be classified into two categories:
I used the NAD C326BEE as an integrated amplifier, and I now use as a preamplifier (followed by a Quad 405 amp).
a) As integrated amplifier
Usage is very simple, the connections present no difficulty. The unit comes with an easy to handle, simple and clearly understandable remote.
All this has only classical elements, without extravagance. All right.
Note that there is no phono input. We must plan a pre-amp to listen to 33 t. It does not matter; better not phono a phono input of poor quality. We then have the choice of pre-amp.
Important detail: it should also be noted that there is a line output to a subwoofer.
The sound is quite correct, the stamps are respected. At most, we can notice a certain lightness in the bass, easily offset by pitch correction. In this regard, it should be noted a peculiarity. The apparatus includes a ("tone defeat") button to possibly override the correction of bass and treble. But even with the correction of "zero" (there is a notch in the middle position of the button) the sound is not really the same when moving from the "tone defeat" position to the position correction service; it is clearly noticeable.
Relative thinness of any serious and lower midrange is acceptable given the price of the device.
b) as a preamp
The power amplifier is a Quad 405.
Here, everything changes. Include all aspect both fleshy and sensual need of serious and midbass. The pitch correction is not useful, and you can use the "tone defeat" position without feeling the slightest frustration.
As a preamp, NAD is excellent, I did not notice any significant difference in the sound between the C326BEE preamp only and Quad 33 preamp that I used for a long time.
This device fulfills its mission, that is what I expected from him.
I would do this choice, the value is excellent (especially since I have received a considerable discount on the internet).
I used the NAD C326BEE as an integrated amplifier, and I now use as a preamplifier (followed by a Quad 405 amp).
a) As integrated amplifier
Usage is very simple, the connections present no difficulty. The unit comes with an easy to handle, simple and clearly understandable remote.
All this has only classical elements, without extravagance. All right.
Note that there is no phono input. We must plan a pre-amp to listen to 33 t. It does not matter; better not phono a phono input of poor quality. We then have the choice of pre-amp.
Important detail: it should also be noted that there is a line output to a subwoofer.
The sound is quite correct, the stamps are respected. At most, we can notice a certain lightness in the bass, easily offset by pitch correction. In this regard, it should be noted a peculiarity. The apparatus includes a ("tone defeat") button to possibly override the correction of bass and treble. But even with the correction of "zero" (there is a notch in the middle position of the button) the sound is not really the same when moving from the "tone defeat" position to the position correction service; it is clearly noticeable.
Relative thinness of any serious and lower midrange is acceptable given the price of the device.
b) as a preamp
The power amplifier is a Quad 405.
Here, everything changes. Include all aspect both fleshy and sensual need of serious and midbass. The pitch correction is not useful, and you can use the "tone defeat" position without feeling the slightest frustration.
As a preamp, NAD is excellent, I did not notice any significant difference in the sound between the C326BEE preamp only and Quad 33 preamp that I used for a long time.
This device fulfills its mission, that is what I expected from him.
I would do this choice, the value is excellent (especially since I have received a considerable discount on the internet).