HK or NAD?

JcM
JcM Posts: 37
edited April 2005 in Electronics
I am in the process of putting together my system, and am currently debating which Reciever to Buy. I am looking at the HK AVR 635. I will be driving the following speakers:

LSI 15s
LSI 9S
LSI C

Since these are four ohm speakers, I am wondering if the 635 will be enough power to feed these hungry monsters. I am looking at possibly taking a step up to the NAD t773 or possibly the HK AVR 7300, but I think the NAD might be a better choice.

My room is 20' x 15' with 10' ceilings.

I listen to about 60% music and 40% movies.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Julian
My HT/Music System:
LSi 15s, LSi 9s, LSiC, HSU VTF-3 MK2, H/K AVR 635, Pioneer 588,Monster MPA5150 250wpc @4ohms, Monster HTS5100 SS, Monster cable throughout
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2005
    NAD.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • JcM
    JcM Posts: 37
    edited April 2005
    Thanks for the quick reply!

    I've heard nothing but positive things about the NAD.

    When I was at the dealer I got a chance to lift it too. It is heavy!!!

    Judging from my setup, do you think that I should consider other NAD models other than the t773?

    Thanks,

    Julian
    My HT/Music System:
    LSi 15s, LSi 9s, LSiC, HSU VTF-3 MK2, H/K AVR 635, Pioneer 588,Monster MPA5150 250wpc @4ohms, Monster HTS5100 SS, Monster cable throughout
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited April 2005
    Would you rather drive a Chevy Cavalier or a Benz 500SLK?
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited April 2005
    Nad in my opnion is alot better suited for the task. I also think they sound better

    Dan
    Dan
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited April 2005
    Want the best bang for your buck?

    www.outlawaudio.com
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
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  • trees
    trees Posts: 71
    edited April 2005
    Can't go wrong there. FZ is right about super value of the Outlaw. I was in about the same situation and went with the NAD T773 as it was less expensive and better suited my needs. You might want to check out this thread:

    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27493 I listed prices and sources.

    After a month I'm still very satisfied with the 773. I use the room as an office, home theatre, and to listen to music -- the programmable presets and listening modes work great with the LSis to customize the sounds to different sweet spots. The big downside is that the system now really points out the weaknesses in the Dayton subwoofer for music. Great for the price ($130) but really out of its league now. Some folks say that using a BFD will improve it dramatically. Might spend the $99.
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  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited April 2005
    I posted a nice long response to your thread on subwoofer, in which I mentioned the B&K 505 as another possible alternative to the NAD 773, which I also recommended. Outlaw would certainly be worth considering as well.
    Current System:

    Mitsubishi 30" LCD LT-3020 (for sale**)
    Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grand (Rosewood)-Mains (with Audioquest Mont Blanc cables)
    CSi5-Center (for sale**)
    FXi3-surrounds (for sale**)
    Martin Logan Depth-Sub
    B&K AVR 507
    Pimare CD21-CD Player
    Denon 1815-DVD Player
    Panamax M5500-EX-Line Conditioner
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  • JcM
    JcM Posts: 37
    edited April 2005
    Thanks to everyone who posted responses so quickly!

    It looks like this is a great forum with loyal knowledgable membership.

    Please keep the advice coming! :)

    Julian
    My HT/Music System:
    LSi 15s, LSi 9s, LSiC, HSU VTF-3 MK2, H/K AVR 635, Pioneer 588,Monster MPA5150 250wpc @4ohms, Monster HTS5100 SS, Monster cable throughout
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited April 2005
    Originally posted by JcM

    It looks like this is a great forum with loyal knowledgable membership.

    Actually we are all a bunch of Pee-Pee heads! You just happen to catch us on a good night.:D
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2005
    I concur, as my brain has been verified as being the size of a walnut.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,093
    edited April 2005
    Great choice if you go with the NAD T773. I've had mine for over a year now & I couldn't be more pleased with it. Awesome sound & plenty of power for 4 ohm speakers. Good luck with your purchase.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • hamzahsh
    hamzahsh Posts: 439
    edited April 2005
    Go with NAD!:D
    Panasonic TH-50PX80U Plasma HDTV
    Polk Audio RT800i (fronts)
    Polk Audio CS400i (center)
    Polk Audio F/X1000 (side surrounds)
    Polk Audio RTi6 (back surrrounds)
    Velodyne CHT-15 (subwoofer)
    Yamaha RX-V1400 (Pre/Pro)
    NAD C272 (2-ch Amp)
    Adcom GFA-7605 (5-ch Amp)
    Toshiba SD-3109 (DVD/CD player)
    Malata DVP-580 (Multi-region DVD player)
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited April 2005
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    I concur, as my brain has been verified as being the size of a walnut.

    MY GOD! That makes mine....the size of a raisin?
    suds, suds and more suds!
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