audiobliss Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 What do you guys know about NAD receivers? I am considering the NADT743. All of the reviews I've read say that NAD makes very musical receivers. I am more interested in music sound than movies. If you guys read my last post you know that I had an HK before. I did end up taking that one back, sounded good but other issues. I have had Marantz before but also had problems(bad dolby digital decoder) in 2 separate units so I'm not really considering them. The NAD receiver is priced at $699 which is within my budget. Are there any other receivers in this price range which focus more on music? I have had Denon before as well and wasn't satisifed with music performance(just not my personal preference, I know Denon has a huge following) or for a music first approach is NAD my best option in this price range ($699 or less)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwoods Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Hi, I think NAD makes fine gear, if the price is right. Who's speakers are you running? We can't help unless they're Klipsch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiobliss Posted August 23, 2004 Author Share Posted August 23, 2004 By the way, I forgot to mention that I won't be able to do an in-store demo of the NAD because the dealer is in the process of new construction so I can demo it in home and if not satisfied they will allow a refund of the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiobliss Posted August 23, 2004 Author Share Posted August 23, 2004 Yes, they are Klipsch RF15 mains, RC25 center RSX-4 surrounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwoods Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 ---------------- On 8/23/2004 4:39:26 PM audiobliss wrote: By the way, I forgot to mention that I won't be able to do an in-store demo of the NAD because the dealer is in the process of new construction so I can demo it in home and if not satisfied they will allow a refund of the purchase. ---------------- This what we all would want, and should not settle for anything less. Go get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 I had an NAD pre-amp and amp for a short while and although I had a hum problem, which I've since found out wasn't the fault of the NAD equipment, it sounded wonderful with my Reference speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiobliss Posted August 23, 2004 Author Share Posted August 23, 2004 I hate that both of the Marantz units I tried had problems because I really liked the musical sound. Is NAD on par with Marantz or is it even more "musical"? I really like that relaxed and smooth midrange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 My experince with NAD goes back a few years. Their older stuff sounded really good, I just hated the plastic looking exterior. Same with Marantz, all their receivers though are getting rave reviews. I wouldn't shut Marantz out of the equation. The only modern budget stuff I've had any real experince with is Yamaha. The RXV-640 sounds very good and is priced right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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