NAD C 275 Bee


I'm looking to get some feedback on whether this amp - NAD C 275 BEE would be a good match with my speakers.

I use Chorus Focal 826V . I was using a McIntosh MC252; had to part ways with it a few years ago and would like to get something really good without spending quit that much again. It's also really, really heavy of you have to move.  Thanks in advance for your help with this or other suggestions on what might work well.

https://nadelectronics.com/product/c-275bee-stereo-power-amplifier/


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Showing 2 responses by kalali

I tried this amp as well as a Vincent SP-331 a couple of years ago in my system with both my ML Aerius i and Vandersteen 2Ci speakers and ultimately decided to get/keep the Vincent which I still have. I had them paired with a NAD C165Bee preamp, which I also kept. In my system, The NAD pre and the NAD amp together sounded good but not as musical as the NAD pre paired with the Vincent. I think it has to do with the tube input stage adding the missing warmth. I think a tube preamp in front of that amp will make good music.
Just saw Audio Advisor has the Vincent SP-331 on sale for $1K. I think its a steal at that price for any amp that does 150wpc@8 ohms and doubles to 300wpc@4 ohm and has tube input stage. Its built very solid and sounds excellent. It drives my MLs with ease.