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In Reply to: RE: Marantz PM 6006/7005 vs Yamaha S 501 posted by airtime on January 15, 2017 at 16:52:06
Read where some feel the NAD 326BEE was a better sounding amp than the 356BEE, dont know why this would be, same components but more watts.
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I have both the Marantz PM8004 and NAD C326BEE and use them in my workshop.
I like them both and it's one of those I can't decided which one I like more deals.
The Marantz clearly has a more "class" sound. More robust some detail but a "classy" sound.
The NAD is not bright or edgy at all! It does have a wonderful amount of detail, VERY accurate and again not bright! beautiful imagining and wide sound stage. But it does lack a certain amount of midrange "umph". That is the only area were the Marantz pulls ahead.
But yes, the humble 326 is a clear winner in audio. And I plan on keeping mine for as long as I can use it in my shop. It's not my main system stereo nor will it ever be a main system type stereo. But it is a great entry level stereo.
I forgot - I have an email friend with a 356bee and he never was really over the moon with that stereo???
Thanks for all the feedback...very helpful in decisions...I dont think the NAD 326 would have any issues driving the Focal 905 in a 10 x 12 living space. No dealers in my area to demo NAD.
My old NAD 3150 is very good and found to be better than my friend's two new Marantz amps. It is better than my old huge and heavy Harmon Kardon. I played Elac B6 thru my NAD and my friend's Marantz. There was a marked improvement in sound played thru my NAD.
I am planning to get a new amp and I think I will opt for either NAD 326BEE or NAD 316BEE. I have heard that the latter is an outstanding amp.
All the best
Bill
It should drive it OK.
I have the NAD 326BEE. I consider it the best bargain in integrated amps that I know of. It replaced $4000 worth of Bryston as I was downsizing and I expected to replace the NAD in a short while. Hasn't happened yet. I'm using $2000 speakers.
The only real advantage of the 356 is that it has a phono input and dual speaker outputs. The increased wattage is really fairly minimal and you have a small room.
The newer NAD'S have digital inputs etc. ( check the website ). If you need or want all the new stuff it offers then that would be a better choice but if you don't then the 326 is a screaming good deal.
NAD recent additions hybrid digital integrated amps , C338/C368/C388, not many reviews, Anyone can comment on performance between the NAD C338/C368 compared to the NAD C 326BEE and C 356BEE. Their new hybrid digitals especially the C368 looks to be a good performer, but wonder if thier is any sound difference compared to the 326/356BEE amps.
How does the Outlaw RR2150 compare to the NAD 326BEE. I know the Outlaw is a receiver not an integrated amp, but heard the amp section in the Outlaw is very good. Any comments in regard to the Outlaw RR2150?
Thanks
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