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Nagra electronics with Proac D40r

Hello all! 

First time poster, but long long LONG time follower at the forums... Thank you all for the breadth of your knowledge! 

Recently I have come across the opportunity to buy a demo Nagra Pl-l preamp paired with the vpa monoblocks.  

I'm worried about the ability to drive my d40R's (nominal impedance 4 ohms), especially in terms of the bass. 

Room is about 14'x18' . And to some extent I would have to get them sight unseen. Seller commits to take them back if there is some defect, but no synergy between components is not really a defect, hence my asking here... 

What are people's opinions on the Nagra's ability to drive the proacs?


Thanks in advance for your response! 

fauzigarib 
fauzigarib

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fauzigarib OP
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Jperry, Thank you for taking the time out to respond. 

The sound levels that I listen to are about 90 dB at my listening position about 16 ft away. Rock and jazz. So those are not crazy levels but loud. 

Currently I'm running the classe dr 25 on them and the volume knob can not be pushed beyond 10 o clock. 

My fear is that, though I'm convinced of the details, separation and perhaps even spaciousness, I don't want to end up with a thin sounding system. 

Other inputs are appreciated.  

fauzigarib 


fauzigarib OP
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Jim,

That's good to hear! And thanks...

At the price, I think the Nagra is well worth it... Though I still have to put some funds together, I think I will pull the trigger. If I don't like them, I can just blame you! :)

Unfortunately, reselling in Pakistan is very difficult.  It's a buyer's market and you inevitably end up taking a hit while selling.... But such is the price one pays for this passion...

Thanks to all for responding and helping... Will post up here if and when I buy them...

Fauzi Garib
fauzigarib OP
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All, 

Just didn't want to leave a loose end untied. . So I pulled the trigger, and suffice it to say, my fears were all unfounded. These play the d40r with ease and at louder levels than I will ever use. . . 

Thanks to all for your feedback, especially Jim Perry! 

One question: All the research I did on the Pl-l preamp show 5 positions on the input selector switch, other than Off; A, B, C, D and R, the last one being for remote input selection. My Pll doesn't have the R, and dealer claims that there were some models that came without Remote Input Selection. Can someone confirm or deny this? 

Fauzi Garib 
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