Returning the Yamaha; what about NAD?

cindy100
cindy100 Posts: 256
edited May 2006 in Electronics
I've decided to return the Yamaha I bought and am basically starting over, again. The speakers are LSi 15's and I am keeping them. I did a search here and another member asked about receivers for his LSi's and NAD came up. I only have a few days left to return the Yamamha and although I will be getting an amp, I wanted to know what you think about the NAD receiver. I am only doing 2 channel stereo, no HT. I found a dealer locally, he's been in business along time and I feel a little more comfortable making purchasing this in person rather than online.

Thanks,

Cindy
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2006
    Excellent gear.
    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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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2006
    Are you committed to buying a receiver only? Lsi's would really shine with seperates...
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2006
    The Nad will work just fine.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2006
    Good choice.

    NAD has a warm, smooth sound you will find mates well with LSi's. Make sure it has pre outs to be able to utilize an amp down the road. At the very least, be sure it will handle a 4 Ohm load.

    BTW, which model are you looking at?
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited May 2006
    Just to clarify here; are you going to use the NAD with an amp or are you considering getting the NAD instead of the seperate amp? The NAD will be a nicer sounding unit than the Yammy by itself. But if you are going with an amp why not get a good pre-amp to run the amp and viola....your running quality seperates.

    You don't HAVE to have a receiver to run a power amp. Many do this because the receiver has surround processing features and are typically much less $$$ than dedicated susrround processing preamps.

    If you are running 2-ch only why not get one of the other amps discussed in your other thread and then get a nice used pre-amp (provides switching between sources, balance and volume). For 2-ch use this is the way to go.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,093
    edited May 2006
    Honest specs, very musical, no unnecessary bells & whistles, built like a tank, 4 ohm load no problem. I can attest to all of the above, I've owned a T773 receiver for over 2 years now. I highly recommend NAD gear.
    "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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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2006
    NAD would be a leap up over the Yamaha in terms of higher end sound. You should really consider the NAD then.
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  • cindy100
    cindy100 Posts: 256
    edited May 2006
    Just got back from returning the Yamaha; I felt SO bad doing that but I feel it was the right thing to do. I will go tomorrow and am getting the two pieces below. Hope I've made a good choice. I told the guy what I wanted and these are what he recommended for the amount of money I had. I just don't have the funds to get really high end equipment that most of you seem to have; wish I did but I have to be realisitic. Any opinions/comments are welcome and appreciated.

    Cindy

    NAD C422 Stereo Tuner
    http://www.nadelectronics.com/tuners/C422_closerlook.htm

    http://www.nadelectronics.com/hifi_amplifiers/C372_framset.htm

    C372 Stereo Integrated Amplifier
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2006
    While i am not familar with those two NAD's... i can tell you NAD lasts for years and years. I know friends with NAD stereo gear from way way back still in use today.

    THe specs on that C372 look impressive. It's a heavy unit too. ;) you may need some help bringing it home. :)

    NAD has a long history of high quality electronics. I think you'll be very happy with them.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited May 2006
    If you don't mind me asking, how much is that tuner running you?
    George Grand wrote: »
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    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2006
    Excellent choice. I have a NAD C160 preamp and C270 stereo amp. These are the separates that are comparable to the C370 integrated amp (the predecessor to the one you are buying). I have also heard the C372. It is great gear and will push the LSis with ease. The NAD will serve you well as long as you want it to.
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  • cindy100
    cindy100 Posts: 256
    edited May 2006
    audiobliss - I think it is $299; he gave me the amounts for the two pieces and I think that is what he quoted me. I will find out for sure tomorrow and let you know if you'd like. After reading the posts from everyone, I feel much better about my decision. He sure had some nice equipment in there; spent almost 2 hours with me playing different setups. The majority of what I saw was so out of my price range but I felt he treated me as well as he would someone who has thousands of dollars to spend.

    Cindy
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited May 2006
    If I were you I'd hold off on the tuner for now and just give the C372 a shot. You could probably pick up a decent tuner here for a lot less than buying a new nad.

    I have a c352 and love it. It runs my lsi7's and has absolutly no problem pushing them. I was tempted to go for the c372 but didn't really need the built in phono preamp or the little extra wattage so I saved myself some cash with the 352. It should have no problems pushing your 15's. You should notice quite a bit of difference between the yamaha and the nad.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2006
    I'd watch for a series Tuner used before I'd buy one new....that's good advice above. The IA choice is solid.
    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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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited May 2006
    Yikes, $300 for a tuner! lol I think I'll wait around and look for one used, too!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,019
    edited May 2006
    Nice to see Cindy's on the right path anyway,she ask's,listen's,learns.
    AHHHH,what a breath of fresh air.:)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,803
    edited May 2006
    Amen!!!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited May 2006
    Nice choice on the C372. I sure hope you get $300 worth of use out of that tuner. I suppose if you are a big radio listener you will. Let us know how it all comes together. I think you'll be happily suprised how much better the NAD/Lsi combo will sound over what you had.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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