NAD C320BEE vs Cambridge Audio Azur 540A

dkg999

The EPOS I got from this seller were new also! I asked and he is supposedly an authorized dealer. I agree on the break in period, it's at least 50 hours.

khanhhuynh4u

anyone tried the Rega Brio amp yet? that dude said its the best in the 300-700 price range or is it worth it getting a Creek A50iR for $800 instead?...im trying to get something thats worth it and going to last for a while so i dont want to make any mistakes...but so far still deciding over NAD C320BEE or C352, thanks guys

khanhhuynh4u

i just read that the Epos is 87dB sensitivity so do you guys think a 50w amp like NAD could make good sounds with it? i read that it needed some more watt?

khanhhuynh4u

OK final amp would be NAD C352 more watts and same price as the C320BEE can't find it cheaper than $400...but have anyone ordered here? http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ddintatran&1116093933

from AMERICAN THEATER SYSTEMS.iNC give me some dirt on them please thanks

dorokusai

Unauthorized dealer.

Emlyn

Originally posted by khanhhuynh4u
i just read that the Epos is 87dB sensitivity so do you guys think a 50w amp like NAD could make good sounds with it? i read that it needed some more watt?

Remember the speakers are also 4 ohm nominal impedance, so the NAD integrated would be capable of putting around 80 watts per channel continuously rated to them. You shouldn't need more because the speakers are rated compatible with amps from 25 watts/channel up to 100 watts/channel. On the other hand, don't expect the speakers to be able to fill a large room with very loud volume levels. They're not that kind of speaker. They're best used in smaller rooms, or in larger rooms at reasonable volume levels.

khanhhuynh4u

thanks Emlyn for the tip.....but who or wheres a authorized dealer online? cause buying in store would be too much tax and way more expensive than online...

dorokusai

You may want to try the NAD website for that information. If it's not on the website, it's not authorized.

www.nadelectronics.com

dragon1952

I emailed the place and asked what kind of warranty they offered and this is what I got back:

QUOTEMy store i s NAD AUTHORIZED the unit is brand new .I have only (2) left so if you are truely serious PLEASE GET on the phone I will NOT offer ranchecks at the $409.00 sale price -the new cost after these are sold will be $459--CALL TO ORDER

Thank you VERY much for your interest.......go to WWW.AMSOUND.COM see who we are, and why AMERICAN THEATER is the best source for all your home theater needs-- Check out our AUDIOGON & VIDEOGON listing as well! We have been in the business since 1978 and delivered more then 150,000 systems ---- We have the worlds best matching components to complete the home theater of your dreams! WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS, and we GUARANTEE THE BEST PRICES!800-889-5845QUOTE

blah, blah, blah...........

khanhhuynh4u

thanks dragon1952 for the help so should i trust this place or should i look somewhere else? because im ready to buy asap

dorokusai

As stated previously, if it's not on the NAD website, or confirmed via voice, BY NAD ELECTRONICS....they are not authorized.

The response sounds real professional huh?

Good luck, I'm outta here...and you're on your own.

dragon1952

I'm just passing on their response to my warranty question. Like doro says, I'd verify it with NAD.

dragon1952

OK....i did it for you.
Response from NAD:

"http://www.amsound.com/ is NOT an authorized dealer for NAD Electronics. You would not have our manufacturer's warranty on units purchased from them."

so should i trust this place or should i look somewhere else?

Based on their feedback you can certainly trust them to deliver a nice NAD. The question is do you want to roll the dice on the warranty issue to save some money? It's basically the same potential problem you would face buying used.

EDIT: I subsequently emailed the seller and told them that NAD said they were not an authorized dealer. Their response was:

"You probably looked under AMERICAN THEATER SYSTEMS. We are the home theater design and installations center and do the larger installs for three different NAD authoized dealers

They ACTUALLY do the shipping directly your customers.They also provide their RETAIL STORE INVOICE so that you get the FULL NAD warranty coverage-- BUT , they are all but SOLD-OUT I between the several source There is JUST ONE left at $409.00
800-889-5845"

Call them and talk to them if you're concerned about it. But better hurry....each time they respond there's ONLY ONE LEFT!!! :eek:
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

dkg999

I just bought the NAD C720BEE receiver from Saturday Audio Exchange for a pretty good discount off of retail, especially since this receive is new and every NAD retailer I called has not been able to keep them in stock due to the demand. Saturday Audio is an authorized NAD dealer (www.saturdayaudio.com).

khanhhuynh4u

ok i called saturday audio also and the NAD C320BEE was $329 and NAD C352 was $479 but if i live in Dallas how much will the shipping cost or is the price includes shipping? sorry i forgot to ask them

dragon1952

They do charge for shipping. I would estimate around $25-$30.
BTW, I got my current CD player from them. Good place!

dkg999

Saturday Audio is pretty reaonable on shipping. I actually work in Schaumburg IL, which is about 45 min. from their stores with good traffic, and I had them ship my receiver from downtown Chicago to the NW suburbs just because it's a hassle to go downtown, and I have a lot to do this week, and OK I'm lazy! If you watch their specials/demos they do have some good deals. Normal prices seem to be reasonable, and they are authorized sellers for what they carry. Nice people to deal with.

khanhhuynh4u

oohh also if it gets broken will i get free service from them to get it fix? its long distance so i dunno if they'll do it. thanks for all the help guys

dragon1952

I believe if you needed warranty work they'd try and find an authorized repair facility close to you, or else you'll probably have to ship it either to them or NAD at your expense and then NAD or them would ship it back at their expense. That's just an educated guess though.