NAD C162-C272 pre-power combo

[atozguy]

I have narrowed down NAD C162-C272 pre-power combo for my next purchase. Request that any of our forum member who has this combo may kindly share some information (+ and -) regarding its performance, the speaker paired with, price, etc.

I have Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 and afraid if it would be a perfect match as both of them have laid down sound signatures. My taste is Neutral-warm sound and the set up will be almost for music. Is there any showroom in Chennai, where i can audition this combo?

Regards
atozguy

 

[afj]

i've heard the nad 172/272 combo and also the 372. there is hardly any difference. obviously it would depend on the rest of the set up but i doubt you will hear any on the wharfedales. i had auditioned it on the monitor audio rs6 and i had to search for an audible difference. reason i am saying this is because i dont think paying extra for separates in your particular set up would be worth it

as for the nad / wharfedale combo, i havent heard it. but the nad is a warm amp and makes a neutral speaker like the rs6 sound neutral to warm.

 

[miroflex]

Hi,

The separate pre amplifier would offer the advantage of phono inputs for moving coil and moving magnet cartridges. This is lacking in many integrated amplifiers. It would be a significant consideration if you have or plan to buy a turntable.

All the best.

 

[murali_n]

Hi all,

Can anyone indicate the price of NAD C165 Preamp?

N.Murali