Budget NAD setup for computer room

Gravyfries
Gravyfries Posts: 25
edited October 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
Does anyone have the NAD c315bee amp and c515bee cd players together? I currently have the c325bee amp and c542 cd players in my living room and I really like that combo. I was thinking going the lower route for my secondary system since the components are smaller and I wouldn't have to do any mods to my existing cabinet. I'm sure they are great units for the cost. The remote on the 315 is real basic which I like and the 315 should sound like the 325 at the levels I listen to music. I'm not a loud music person and my computer room is really small. I am also thinking of getting some small floorstanders for my secondary rig and upgrading from my Polk Monitor 50's. My main rig are Monitor Audio RS6 and I like them alot.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

Ray
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited October 2008
    I have the C521BEE and C720BEE receiver (same amp section as the C320BEE integrated) and it sounds real nice. It will drive LSi7's with no problems. If you want the NAD C325BEE integrated at a good price, check out the special Saturday Audio in Chicago has.
    DKG999
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,194
    edited October 2008
    Check Spearit Sound for specials on NAD also, including refurbished units. They are offering free shipping right now, and they are an authorized dealer.

    http://www.spearitsound.com/home.htm

    BTW: they're selling the C325bee for $299 right now!
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  • Gravyfries
    Gravyfries Posts: 25
    edited October 2008
    I bought my main rig (c325bee) at spearit for $299.00. That's a great price. The 325 is a great system but I'd have to take the back off my cabinet to fit it in my secondary setup. The c315bee / c515bee setup would allow me to put them in there without altering my configuration. This system would be like a mini system. I still need to think about it. Appreciate the help!

    Ray
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  • bluzrip
    bluzrip Posts: 93
    edited October 2008
    Hey Ray! Of course that system will do the job. But make sure that your computer delivers the goods, too. I installed an M-Audio 2496 soundcard in mine, and it is lightyears better than the onboard sound. I have run RCA's to my Carver receiver which drives a pair of RT35i's I bought from Doro. The soundcard also has a digital out that can go to my DAC and headphone amp. This stuff is good enough that I don't want to leave the room. And I'm still getting away with calling it my "office"! ;):D
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  • Gravyfries
    Gravyfries Posts: 25
    edited October 2008
    Well I followed Kex's advice and bought the last 325c they had and found out that they dropped the c542 cd player down to $299.00 also! So, for the less money than the 315/515, I got 325/542! I have two of the same setup.....

    Other places have the 542 for $299.00 also so anyone looking for a cdp might consider this..

    Now on to saving for the speakers. Guess I'll have to saw the back off of my cabinet, anyway!!!!!

    Thanks!
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,194
    edited October 2008
    Gravyfries wrote: »
    Well I followed Kex's advice and bought the last 325c they had and found out that they dropped the c542 cd player down to $299.00 also! So, for the less money than the 315/515, I got 325/542! I have two of the same setup ...
    Don't you just love it when an expected good deal turns into an unexpected great deal :D?! Well done!
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