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  Should I keep around my NAD 3155?
Here is my current system:
NAD 3155 integrated
Thorens TD 145 (with Denon 110)
NAD C515BEE
Gallo Due speakers + Gallo Subwoofer

I enjoy it hugely, especially the Thorens, but I'm wondering if I'd benefit from upgrading the integrated. I'd prefer not to spend more than $1,000. Should I consider upgrading or should I just stay put?

Thanks!
Dlieb  (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

07-19-11
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07-19-11   I think a new(er) nad integrated, a bee series, would be a n ...   Tbromgard

07-19-11   If you enjoy it, what's the hurry to upgrade? save your mon ...   Calbrs03

07-19-11   Hello, i see here posted on agon - a sumo elektra preamp wit ...   Pdspecl

07-19-11   I think that you have a very balanced system. i'd stand pat.   Viridian

07-20-11   Thanks for the suggestions. i should've been clearer with my ...   Dlieb

07-20-11   I would think one of the italian audio analogue integrated a ...   Schubert

07-20-11   Maybe get a tube intergrated unit from jolida?   Tbromgard

07-20-11   Just read (stereophile) about a new nad integrated due out s ...   Dweller

07-20-11   Sounds very interesting dweller. i recently acquired the c3 ...   James_lipski

07-20-11   Thanks everybody. are there any other fans of audio analogue ...   Dlieb

07-21-11: Ptmconsulting
I have an old 3155 integrated as well, in a secondary system for casual listening. No, it was never a contender for transparency but it is a nice integrated for a beginners system and you will pay much more for new equipment to beat it. After all, this is 25+ years old.

Due to this age it is probably wise to re-cap it. I did this about 5 years ago and it did come back to life and sounds fine again. Better than original? Who knows, I can't go back 25 years to compare, but it was definitely better after the recap than before. Cost me about $100 in parts (Panasonic FC caps from Digikey) and I did the work myself. It was a fun project, just be sure to go one part replacement at a time and replace exact values.

Enjoy,
Bob

Ptmconsulting  (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)


07-22-11   Yeah, if i had more patience and know-how, i'd be happy to w ...   Dlieb

07-22-11   My aa primo makes sweet sounds(litterally)with my gallo mini ...   Schubert

07-22-11   Dweller, the new nad integrated is the c390 dd. stereophile ...   James_lipski


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