NAD v Rotel

[Brain]

Hi

I’ve priced two different set-ups. I need to go back and listen again to compare but would appreciate your thoughts on which would better. Cost is about the same for bothe set-ups (AU$2000). The set ups are:

NAD:
NAD C542
NAD C320BEE
Richter Harlequinn

ROTEL:
ROTEL RCD 02
ROTEL RA02
B&W DM 309


Thanks alot

[kexodusc]

Most NAD fans aren't terribly happy with the C320BEE's early quality control issues. I've heard they've long since resolved them, but who knows. Might consider another NAD amp if you go that route.

Other than that, I'd start with speakers - most important part by far. Biggest contributor to sound. 80-90%, maybe more. Demo as many as you can. Once you figure that out, the rest should fall into place.

[markw]

FWIW, I'm very satisfied with my NAD1600/214/523 616 and 533. Have been for many years now. ...and they do make other amps besides the 320 series.

[RGA]

I'd definitely dump the 320bee and go with ANY other NAD amplifier

I don;t know the speakers in the NAD set-up and that would be the biggest issue between two such set-ups.

I like the Rotel integrated -- can't speak to the cd players.

[AudioInfinity]

Other than the issues mentioned above -- NAD!

[hometheaterbug]

RGA

I'd definitely dump the 320bee and go with ANY other NAD amplifier

Kexodusc

Most NAD fans aren't terribly happy with the C320BEE's early quality control issues. I've heard they've long since resolved them, but who knows. Might consider another NAD amp if you go that route.
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What sort of problems did you guys hear about? I had this little amp and was very impressed with it's performance.I didn't have a single problem with it.