I have been using a Yamaha AX-596 for about 6 months now and I couldnt be happier with it's performance. At 100 W/c - it delivers.

I saw this forum entry which said that it didnt sound as warm and loud as equivalent NAD in the upper limits of it's output - but then it's not everyday that you push it that far - and the everyday usage sound limits will keep you more happy than you can imagine with a well balanced sound and ofcourse - the superb build quality - A+B Speaker support, Input voltage selector as per various international requirements and lots more.

Though I wont just keep telling you the Pros - the drawback I notice the most is - the Integrated Preamp - is not a completely isolated unit. If you were to connect it to an external reciever and put the output mode to CD/DVD - you will still get a substantial crosstalk between the components at high volume levels.

Rest is for you to decide. I feel - for the price you pay - you couldn't get better and more durable a product.