NAD C325BEE or Onkyo A9555 for RTi8's?
MLZ
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I have recently upgraded my speakers from Polk R50's to RTi8's (yeah - I love Fry's closeouts 
) and hear a huge improvement. I also went to Bluejeans Cables and bi-wired using Canare Star Quad 4s11.
Now my old Onkyo TX-8211 2-channel receiver (50 wpc) is the weak link in my system and I wish to replace it. I listen to primarly to jazz and bluegrass at moderate volume levels, and the Onkyo does provide enough volume. I rarely use the tuner and so want an integrated amp.
Will either the NAD C325BEE (50 wpc) or Onkyo A9555 (80 wpc) drive my RTi8's properly? Which one would you prefer or should I get something else?
) and hear a huge improvement. I also went to Bluejeans Cables and bi-wired using Canare Star Quad 4s11.Now my old Onkyo TX-8211 2-channel receiver (50 wpc) is the weak link in my system and I wish to replace it. I listen to primarly to jazz and bluegrass at moderate volume levels, and the Onkyo does provide enough volume. I rarely use the tuner and so want an integrated amp.
Will either the NAD C325BEE (50 wpc) or Onkyo A9555 (80 wpc) drive my RTi8's properly? Which one would you prefer or should I get something else?
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I should have included the NAD C352 (80 wpc) and about the same cost as the Onkyo A-9555
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The NAD C325BEE seems to enjoy almost legendary status for true power. I would not think the Onkyo will ever get that much respect ... (no matter what the specifications might say on paper, BTW). I would not imagine the RTi8 are all that hard to drive either.Alea jacta est!
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Never heard either but I would go with the C352 on reputation alone. The RTi-8s are easy to drive and the NAD leaning to the warm side of neutral will work great with the RTis which are on the bright side of neutral.AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
Mains: RTi-10
Center: CSi-5
Rear: Boston DSi460
Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
DVD: Panasonic DMP-BD60K -
I had the C320Bee powering my Polk RTA12C's & they did so effortlessly. No problemo.
But if you can get the C352 w/more power, I think you should. I would."Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger -
I have recently upgraded my speakers from Polk R50's to RTi8's (yeah - I love Fry's closeouts ) and hear a huge improvement. I also went to Bluejeans Cables and bi-wired using Canare Star Quad 4s11.
Now my old Onkyo TX-8211 2-channel receiver (50 wpc) is the weak link in my system and I wish to replace it. I listen to primarly to jazz and bluegrass at moderate volume levels, and the Onkyo does provide enough volume. I rarely use the tuner and so want an integrated amp.
Will either the NAD C325BEE (50 wpc) or Onkyo A9555 (80 wpc) drive my RTi8's properly? Which one would you prefer or should I get something else?
I have not heard the others, but the NAD C325BEE is a great value for the money. -
Well I picked up an Onkyo A-9555. I could not find a negative review and both Stereophile and Absolute Sound had it in their recomended components. I set it up today (I replaced an old 50w Onkyo receiver) and I am hearing more music than I thought I would so I am very happy.
Thanks for your responses and help
Mike
ONKYO A-9555 Stereo Integrated Amplifer
SONY CDP-XE400 CD Player
SilverStone EB01 USB DAC - WMA Lossless
polkaudio RTi8 -
Congratulations on the new gear!Well I picked up an Onkyo A-9555. ... I am hearing more music than I thought I would so I am very happy. ...Alea jacta est!
