Lubmax Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Hello, Ikm New to this forum. Im looking for the integrated amp for Klipsch RP-250F. Was looking at Yamaha s701 (801), marantz pm8005 Nad C368 as possible options. Marantz and Nad are rated 70 W in 8ohm while Yamaha is 100w. But heard that Marantz and Nad sound is superior. Any suggestions are very wellcome! thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 @Lubmax, Welcome to the forum. 8 hours ago, Lubmax said: Was looking at Yamaha s701 (801), marantz pm8005 Nad C368 All very nice choices. 8 hours ago, Lubmax said: Marantz and Nad are rated 70 W in 8ohm while Yamaha is 100w. But heard that Marantz and Nad sound is superior. Any suggestions are very wellcome! It really comes down to personal preference. All three(four) will drive your RP-250F's just fine in a typical room with typical volume levels. I currently own two of the mentioned brands, NAD and Yamaha, and both do a fine job in their current pairings. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 If you have the speakers already, bring each home to see if you like the pairing. All are in the same class.and might sound slightly different in the combo. I would lean toward the Yamaha and Marantz first but this is purely personal preference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubmax Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 So in your opinion having 80W instead of 100 ( that those speakers theoretically need) is fine? Also, if you had to chose between Nad and Yamaha, which one you would go with? thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrofan Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 You or your speakers won't notice a difference between 80 and 100 watts, but every receiver or amp will sound a little, sometimes a lot different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 4 hours ago, Lubmax said: So in your opinion having 80W instead of 100 ( that those speakers theoretically need) is fine? Absolutely. 4 hours ago, Lubmax said: Also, if you had to chose between Nad and Yamaha, which one you would go with? thank you. Hard to say. Reliability track record, I say Yamaha, though I have never had any NAD gear fail or even hiccup. Sound quality, from my experience, both sound great. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubmax Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Thank you for all the answers. Has anyone had any expierence with CA CXA80? If chosing between CA CXA 80 and Nad c 368 which one would you suggest? Thank you for your recommendations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Just wanted to throw another option your way. Easily worth the price of entry. One of, if not the best sounding integrated amp I have ever owned. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I'm not as fond of the NAD equipment unless it is purchased at a good price. I see way too much refurb'd out there. I guess it also could be that they sell a lot. All are good equipment for their class. 10 hours ago, willland said: Just wanted to throw another option your way. Easily worth the price of entry. One of, if not the best sounding integrated amp I have ever owned. Bill This is a very good option if negotiable and you are close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Even though I’m a Marantz fan you could probably toss a coin between it and the NAD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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