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How much power you want?
Depends on how loud you listen. This little monster should do ya. That's as much as I would spend before getting a better pre. |
@bop333 - Supposedly: your current speakers are fairly sensitive, at 92 dB/1W/1M. Many SS amps will safely double their 8 Ohm output wattage ratings, into a 4 Ohm (nominal) load, which your speakers will present. According to the specs: your NAD doesn't, staying at 80 WPC, into both 8 and 4 Ohms. You might try a 200 WPC @8 Ohm amp, that you've confirmed will safely handle 4 Ohms (preferably: double it's output), with your Triads and see if they satisfy, prior to making any other leaps. If not: more efficient speakers may be your ticket. |
@bop333 - btw: Are you dissatisfied with your system's SPL output, with all sources, or- only with your analog setup? I've been trying to find the voltage output for your AT MC cartridge, but: guess that's a company secret. The output levels of many MC carts are too low for some systems. In those instances: additional gain devices (ie: a transformer or higher gain phono pre) may be needed. Just thinking your system may not have enough gain, to step up the cart's output to satisfying levels, as a possibility. |