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Amp pairing for Nad m51 and focal 816w speakers
Sell the NAD M51, buy the NAD C375BEE, replace the stock jumpers with the Cardas jumpers. 
Naim Nait 5Si and Focal 807W Speakers
Zd542Sorry, I exaggerated. It was not 6H 35m, it's more like 6H 40m. The rest of the system is: Sony SCD-XA5400ES;Tascam MD-02B Minidisc and the Focal 807W Speakers.The Speakers Cables: Signal CableInterconnects: Tara LabsAnd yes, I am using only ... 
Naim Nait 5Si and Focal 807W Speakers
Samac and Zd542,Thank you much on opinions.Actually, I am listening the Focals with the NAD C356BEE.I upgraded the stock Pre/Amp jumpers with the Cardas jumpers. The sound is good, deep bass and extended highs. The problem is, the Volume gain on t... 
Naim Nait 5Si and Focal 807W Speakers
Zd542,That was good one. I think that anything at Walmart would sound better then Naim.I don't need lots of power, 2x50/55w would be enough. I dolike the Parasound power Amplifiers but not the Preamps.I will try with the Arcam A19. Would be Arcam ... 
Naim Nait 5Si and Focal 807W Speakers
Zd542Yap, you was right. On Tuesday I packed the Focals andwent to the Store. The Focals sounded terribly with the Naim. The dealer suggested Arcam A19 but he don't carry theArcam's gear. Any opinion on the Arcam. 
Naim Nait vs. NAD 375BEE: Soundstage
The Naim is in a different league over NAD until you replacestock jumpers with the Cardas jumpers. Then Naim goes inthe "Z" League. Gentleman from California replaced all wires in the NADwith the Cardas Golden Ratio wires, also the fuses and he go... 
Amplifier Cooling Suggestions?
This is better option since you can adjust the temperatureand the fan actually sucks the heat from the Amp."Mega-fan Receiver/Amplifier thermoswitch-controlled, multispeed cooling fan unit" - Ebay. 
Integrated amp/DAC combinations for around $3K?
Save the money and buy the NAD C356.Replace the stock jumpers with the Cardas jumpersand from experience I can tell you that the NAD sound way better then the Simaudio (entire NEO Series). 
Super-sensitive volume controls - remedy?
I had similar problem with the NAD C356.The problem is the volume gain. Problem solvedwith the "Goldenjacks" from England. Very good tweak.It even improved the sound. Highly recommended. 
Amplifier Cooling Suggestions?
01-22-15: CzariveyThere are surgical icepacks in soft plastic bags you can place on exposed heat sinks. They keep cold for long time.Are you serious??? ICEPACK??? How about the drone or mini helicopter flying around the Amp. 
Amplifier Cooling Suggestions?
Here is the solution for your problem:"Mega-fan Receiver/Amplifier thermoswitch-controlled, multispeed cooling fan unit" - Ebay.Comes in different sizes and options. 
Speaker Stands Question
Quality Speakers Stands are a MUST. Besides the correct heightthe top platform should be in size of your speakers .The speakers should be "sitting" on the corners. That's thebest way to transfer the energy from the Speakers to the Stands. Much bet...