jac23 Posted July 8, 2002 Share Posted July 8, 2002 Hi there.. i am looking for power amp to use with my marantz sr7200 reciever,i heard the harman kardon 2.1 with rf7 speakers,and liked the results,besides it is 5 channel amp. the nad's s200 is 225 * 2 power amplifier,it has many impressive reviews,but i haven't heard them yet. my speakers are klf 30. i myself only interested with 2 channel audio,but i am not alone and maybe 5 channel is better idea? if some of you are familiar with these - i'll be thankfull for any opinion/suggestion TIA - sharon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted July 8, 2002 Share Posted July 8, 2002 At the outset, let me specify that I am an owner of a 5 channel amp: the Marantz MM 9000. I like the performance of the Marantz, as 5 channel amps go. However, it strikes me that the more channels you put in a box, the more compromises that are required by the manufacturer to make it all fit in a box that will fit in your entertainment center. If you are committed to 2 channel audio, then you really would benefit from auditioning 2 channel amplification, IMHO. If you like the sound of the NAD, when you audition it, then that might be your best option. ------------------ Mike - Livonia, MI Klipsch RF-3 L/R Klipsch RC-3 Center Klipsch RB-5 rears HSU Research VF-2 Sub Marantz SR-19EX receiver Marantz MM-9000 Amp NAD T550 DVD Adcom GCD 700 CD This message has been edited by whell on 07-08-2002 at 10:51 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leok Posted July 8, 2002 Share Posted July 8, 2002 jac23, I wouldn't select NAD without hearing them first. I'm sure NAD makes a few good amps, but I haven't heard them and I've tried a few. I think NAD and horns is a risky combination. leok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-malotky Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 I have several NAD amps. I can't comment on the S-200, except that the price seems a little steep. I have a collection (literaly) of older NAD 2200 amps and they work great with Horn speakers. I use them as single channel amps in my HT. First off, you need to run them bridged, which is way over powered for a horn. You also have to bypass all the protection filters to get them to perform at low volume levils, but when you do it is a nice low priced amp. Can get in the $200 - $250 range on Ebay. I also have a NAD 216 I use, as well as a friend of mine owns a 218. Neither of these newer amps measure up to the good old 2200. JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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