Nad T-753??

therealjeepguy

Hey everyone!
I'm new to the forum. I'm not an audiophile by the true meaning of the word, but I know when I like the way a system sounds and I like what I have built up to so far. That being Polk RTi 6 front mains, CSi3 center, RTi4 for surr. and a PSW-404 sub. All electronics are Sony. I know there's better out there, but I had to start somewhere...right? Anyway, I know there are way better receivers out there, but this one isn't exactly junk either. It's a STR-DA4ES. I bought it online brand new about a year ago. I stuck with Sony because of simplicity reasons. That being that the remote effectively operates all my equipment without having to re-program it. However, recently I was browsing around on the Polk website checkin' out their new line up. I then strolled into Circuit City to see if the Monitor series had made their way to the showroom because I wanted to do a side by side comparison of the RTi series against the Monitors.
Well, as it turns out, they will no longer carry the RTi's so I commenced to audition the Monitor 50's and I was left thoroughly impressed by the clarity and bass response. Of course I know that room acoustics, amplification, and placement play a big part, but it left me longing for more with my system after I thinking what I had to be superb. I contacted Polk and Ken recommended several receivers that are more compatible to Polk speakers. NAD was among these that appealed to me. I was concidering the T-753. Anyone have any experience with these receivers? Or does this seem like a logical decision?
Thanx to all who reply and Happy Holidays!

AsSiMiLaTeD

I don't know much about the NAD receivers, except that they are supposed to be good...

However, don't be to rash to give up that Sony. Their ES line of products is actually really good stuff. I had to trade up to a considerably more expensive Denon from my old Sony to get any improvement in sound...

Frank Z

Welcome to the Forum!!
NAD is a great choice, but don't limit yourself. Yamaha, Denon, Pioneer Elite, etc are all worthy of an audition. Keep your options open and make sure you get a receiver with pre-outs for an external amp, cuz once you start buying stuff it's damn near impossible to stop!:)

BTW, What kinda Jeep?

shiu

I traded my 4ES in for a 3805 a few months ago. To me they don't sound too much different. The British What Hi*Fi magazine seem to rate the Denon and Sony highly. In fact, they seem to rate the 3805 higher than the more expensive NADT773. The 4ES has a nice looking blue light and superior bass management system. Unless you step up to the top or near the top of the NAD line, you may not gain much in sound quality.

dorokusai

I am a fan of both manufacturers, NAD and Sony ES. The Sony will offer you more features, but the NAD is more robust in the amplification department. Just a couple general statements, but do some research on them, there's alot of stuff on the net.

audiobliss

Hey, weclome to the forum! I will qualify by saying that I'm not heavy into this audio thing yet and that I haven't heard many peices of equipment. However, I am against Sony as it seems that they are either not very good, or way too expensive for what they are. Though, it seems several here think they are all right; since they're more knowledgeable about this,....Sony must be ok. However, I can say that the NAD stuff is pretty awesome. have you considered components? What's your budget?

I second that, Frank Z; what kind of Jeep? I have a 1995 2-door fire truck red Cherokee. I'm gonna hafta add that to my profile....lol

hamzahsh

I'd definely get the NAD T753 receiver due to its true and honest power ratings. NAD use quality parts in there units which results in quality sound as well. They are built like a tank and use Torroidal Transformer in there units. The only downside is you may not get tons of features but the sound quality is ultimate.

If you love music and prefer warm sound NAD is for you.

I'm agree with Frank Z upon listening other units and not to limit your choice to one manufacturer. I'd definitely look into Yamaha, Denon, Onkyo, Pioneer, HK etc., as well.

Don't listen to what saleman recommends, let your ears decide. Remember quality comes first, features come next.

**** luck!

dmalino

There isn't enough of a difference between your Sony and the NAD to make it worth buying the NAD. Save up your money for separates.

kingtut

If your Sony receiver had pre-outs, I'd get a separate amp to drive the front channels instead. I believe that you get more bangs for your bucks this way.

cfrizz

I agree with kingtut. Your Sony does have pre-outs, so if you like it keep it and buy a 2-5 channel amp and use the Sony as a pre. Then when you are ready to upgrade again you will be that much closer to going with all separates.

Originally posted by kingtut
If your Sony receiver had pre-outs, I'd get a separate amp to drive the front channels instead. I believe that you get more bangs for your bucks this way.

kingtut

Cathy, you have impressive system in your sig.

shiu

When I had the Sony 4ES, I did use the front channel pre-outs to drive my 2 channel power amplifier. I thought the sound quality was very good. People in North America seem to think highly of the NAD, ARCAM stuff, but if you read those U.K. magazine reviews you will find that they love Yamaha, Denon and Sony ES. They rank their NAD, ARCAM high too, but they certainly give the impression that Denon & Yamaha are better.