Power Amp Question

Question: how to match a power amp to my system using an integrated amp as a preamp.

System:

Triad Gold LCR In-Room Speakers 4-OHM 100-400 watt

Audio Tecnica AT-OC9XL Dual MC cartridge

NAD C356 integrated amp

Rega Aria MK3 (recently added)

Thank You

bop33302-20-2022 5:59pm

erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 17,557 posts 02-20-2022 at 06:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hey there, You have a nice combination already. I'd suggest a subwoofer and room treatment are better options than a new amplifier from where you are. -E
bop333 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 14 posts 02-20-2022 at 06:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My apologies. The room has GIK treatments and a Monitor Audio sub.
soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11,249 posts 02-20-2022 at 06:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No. Just...no. IME the preamp is more important than the power amp, assuming the power amp is up to the task. Don’t half-ass it. Sell your current stuff and buy a better integrated or separate pre and amp. Preamps are crucial to getting the best performance out of your system. Underestimate it at your peril.
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13,743 posts 02-20-2022 at 07:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete #1 problem w integrated, even the great ones… ( like an Aesthetix Mimas ) are the loooooooooong speaker wires….