Speakers for NAD 310 (20W+20W)

[thatguy]

Hi Everyone, I recently managed to acquire a used NAD 310 and am looking for a pair of speakers. Here are the specs from the datasheet:

Clipping power (max continuous power per channel) 25W
IHF dynamic headroom at 8? +3dB
IHF dynamic power (max short term power per channel)
8? 40W (17.0dBW)
4? 60W (17.8dBW)
2? 80W (18.7dBW)

I was really keen of Wharfedale 10.2 but the 6 ohm/86 dB rating scares me (I do know much about these ratings, but I assume higher ohm/dB rated speakers are easier to drive).

The budget is INR 15,000 and I listen mostly to western classical. Ideally, I would like a pair that I could use even if I buy a higher powered amp later.

Any help/suggestions would be appreciated. I am in Bangalore.

 

[Kittu]

You can go for PSB ALPHA B1.

 

[InderbirSingh]

Hi,
How much u paid for NAD 310?
Even I'm looking for used NAD, but at least 80WPC with sub out.

Thanks

 

[thatguy]

Inderbir, I paid Rs 4000 for the amp. It is an old one. I believe NAD doesn't make them any longer. Here is a photo

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[iaudio]

thatguy, Even if you go for a more powerful amp, the speakers you buy now for around 15k wont do much justice to western classical.
But that is not saying they are bad either. You could look at PSB alpha b1, Paradigm Atom Monitor, Mission M33i, Wharfedale 10.2, used MA BR2 etc.
I believe you may find a good deal on slightly higher end, used speakers.

 

[InderbirSingh]

Thanks Thatguy for sharing the price info.
I got a brief idea as to how much would a used NAD 80wpc cost me.
Thanks and all the best for ur speaker's shopping ;-)

 

[magma]

the Alpha B1 is a decent choice

 

[soundofmusic]

I have heard Mission speakers doing well with Nad Amplifiers.

 

[thatguy]

Thanks iaudio, kittu and magma for your suggestions.

I am worried about the ability of the amp to drive the speakers. Here is the recommended amplifier power/loudness/impedence for the speakers.

MA BR2: 30 - 100 W/90dB/ 6 ohm
WD 10.2: 20 - 100 w/86 dB/6 ohm
Atom: 15 - 80 W/90 dB/8 ohms
PSB Alpha B1: 15-90 Watts/91/6 ohm

MA BR2 probably needs a more powerful amp and WD 10.2 barely manages to meet the criteria (audio noob here, please be gentle).

Anyway, I will ask the guy at Vector if he would let me bring in my amp for auditioning the WD10.2.

About buying used speakers: I have been scouring the classifieds for audio equipment and have managed to pick up two amps (the NAD and a vintage Beomaster 4000) over the last few months, but finding used speakers is turning out to be difficult. I have given up now.

My idea is to pair the NAD with a low end set and buy something in the range of 50K (like a Dali Ikon II) for the Beomaster.