Amplifiers

NAD C315 BEE

Advantages: Powerdrive-S technology, No genre preference, Great sound quality, Very low distortion
Disadvantages: no phonogram (record player) input

The NAD C 315 BEE stereo integrated amplifier beat the Cambridge Azur 340A SE when the british magazine hi-fi world put them against one another. The C315 BEE received 5 globes out of 5 (in Jan 2008 issue). Sound quality is incredible at this price. Performs beyond specs due to Powerdrive-S and Soft Clipping. Great stereo separation. In my opinion this is by far the best stereo amp at this price! Better than Denon 500 PMA and Cambridge 540A SE. ...
...like virtual surround. The NAD C315 does not add anything to the sound of the recordings. There are no virtual surround or church, disco hall etc modes. No fancy lights or features on the display - mainly because there isn't one. Has a Tape loop. Inputs: CD, Video, Disc, Tuner, Tape, Aux and Media Device. Headphone jack. No Phonogram (record player) input. This means that if you want to play LP's you will need a phono stage. No digital or optical ...

Frillz 14.12.2007 · Read full review
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Review of NAD C 315 BEE

pioneer amplifier 209R

Advantages: good sound and many outputs
Disadvantages: does not have a very strong controller

This amplifier is amazing,the quality of the sound and the way it is easy to use is amazing.in my parents house which is also my house it is connected to the dvd player,sky,x-box and our vcr.There are many inputs on the back of it wich are very useful to someone who is interreted in load music. On that point,it is not just for loud music butt it is for everything because it makes low music sound good too.There is a control on it to control the bass ...
...wonderful. unlike other amplifiers you can conect 2 sets of speakers which is very good.there is a place on in which you can choose which input you want to use to make an out put,in other words to produce sound. this is a good electronic object to one,one of the reasons being it is owned by one of the biggest manufactures of electroc things-pioneer.the size of this amplifier 209R is good,it is 420mm in width which is easy to fit in most draws. ...

obie-forlife 13.05.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Pioneer A209R

THE MASTER Amplifier

Advantages: PRODUCES NICE AND LOUD SOUND
Disadvantages: LOOKS OLD.

...first time of using any pioneer product and I am now comfortable with it in the sense that I have not gotten any problem with it. Very vigorous and produces very nice sound. EASE Of INSTALLATION. This is where I got a little problem initially. The major problem with this is that the wire pots at the back are quite difficult to trace in many cases. In my case, when I disconnect it from my speaker, I find it difficult to trace the correct pots where ...
...confusing because there are many wire pots available at the back of the amplifier That is the only problem with the amplifier and apart from that, there are no other problems with it. EASE OF USE. Apart from problem of wire tracings and connections, there are no other problems. The device is the easiest to use. You only control the sound by bass and treble, the max and so on. ITS POWER CONSUMPTIONS. Its power consumption is quite moderate. It ...

oki82 29.05.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Pioneer A109

The NAD musically slams into the market

Advantages: Plenty of slam, bass depth, wide soundstage
Disadvantages: Typical "dull" NAD looks, little else at this price

...have been a fan of NAD electronics ever since the extremely infuriating moment when my first amplifier, a Rotel, suddenly cut itself off and the sound was never to return. I have to say with my previous 2 amps which have been NAD amplifiers, I am very impressed. Essentially NAD have 2 unmistakable characteristics; firstly their unassuming and arguably bland looks but more importantly, they also feature highly on the words sound quality. So with this ...
...thing because it essentially makes NAD instantly recognisable, it's not going to win many fans from those who put a firm emphasis on aesthetics. It is one of those love or hate things but me, I appreciate it, what it lacks in appealing looks, it compensates for in it's sturdy build. The key to any good amplifier in my opinion is when you are solely listening to the music and not reflecting on the type of sound it offers. Often in reviews you will ...

grandchamp 04.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of NAD C326BEE

SC-ZT1 wireless connectivity is poor

Advantages: Easy to set up
Disadvantages: Wireless link to speakers very poor and affected by almost everything in the room

I have just returned the SC-ZT1 I bought recently because the wireless performance and design is extremely poor. This is proved by the user manual which states that the amplifier/transmitter unit must not have anything directly above or below it, any Wifi device within 3 metres, must be at least 50cm above the floor, and must be in direct line of sight of the speakers. These restrictions are totally impractical and make it impossible to get a good ...
...two weeks moving equipment and furniture and the speakers ended up in a position where I might as well have used traditional wired speakers. You cannot find out about this major design fault until you try to use it because no one else has written a review. You would expect something at that high price to be brilliant, but it is far from it. What a waste of time - do not buy this product. ...

auric 19.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Panasonic SC-ZT1E