The Europas deserve (obviously you've found that out) more than any NAD is capable of. I have no experience with the Consonance, but I, presently, own an integrated NAD (320BSEE) for my home video system.
A suggestion for an often asked question: Europas
At the risk of starting another Europa thread....
It seems to be an often asked question, "which amp/integrated works well with the Europas?". This can be a difficult question because of the wide range of systems that these speakers find their way into, from value oriented systems up to quite expensive rigs.
Anyway, I just wanted to chime in for the Consonance B2000x. There is little/no information on this integrated within these forums, but I have found that it is an outstanding match for the Europas.
I was using an NADc370, and it was just not getting it done for me. It held its own in its price range, but it just wasn't a great match. Finding a suitable integrated with a price between the c370 and the $1000+ crowd was more difficult than I expected. But I found the cost of the B2000x to be a digestible step up, basically right between the two, and the amplifier power is right in the range that Roy recommends for SS amps powering Europas.
I may write a review at some point, but in short, it was a very large improvement across the board. In particular, much greater detail, soundstage depth/width, and overall presence. Build quality is also outstanding at this price point, with remote volume control.
Jb3
P.S. I have no financial interest in Consonance, their dealers, or GMA.
It seems to be an often asked question, "which amp/integrated works well with the Europas?". This can be a difficult question because of the wide range of systems that these speakers find their way into, from value oriented systems up to quite expensive rigs.
Anyway, I just wanted to chime in for the Consonance B2000x. There is little/no information on this integrated within these forums, but I have found that it is an outstanding match for the Europas.
I was using an NADc370, and it was just not getting it done for me. It held its own in its price range, but it just wasn't a great match. Finding a suitable integrated with a price between the c370 and the $1000+ crowd was more difficult than I expected. But I found the cost of the B2000x to be a digestible step up, basically right between the two, and the amplifier power is right in the range that Roy recommends for SS amps powering Europas.
I may write a review at some point, but in short, it was a very large improvement across the board. In particular, much greater detail, soundstage depth/width, and overall presence. Build quality is also outstanding at this price point, with remote volume control.
Jb3
P.S. I have no financial interest in Consonance, their dealers, or GMA.
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