Erez1977 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 How would you rank the following set ups / Amps: 2200+1155 Vs. C370 Vs. 3120 Vs. C320BEE Vs. C352CT To be paired with bookshelf B&W (For now) but looking ahead we all know that the speakers might change (For the worse, from the bank account perspective) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddierukiddingvarese Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I like the older stuff so I would go for 2200+1155 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbo Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Eddierukiddingvarese said: I like the older stuff so I would go for 2200+1155 +1 Also, the C370 was diabolically unreliable. C372 wasnt much better. Edited August 24, 2018 by Wimbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAQN Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Eddierukiddingvarese said: I like the older stuff so I would go for 2200+1155 I have this setup can’t beat this combo if you can find decent units. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaspen Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 4 hours ago, Erez1977 said: How would you rank the following set ups / Amps: 2200+1155 Vs. C370 Vs. 3120 Vs. C320BEE Vs. C352CT To be paired with bookshelf B&W (For now) but looking ahead we all know that the speakers might change (For the worse, from the bank account perspective) Can recommend the C375BEE, but I think it is no loner made....not sure. Believe it or not, I've used the C375 to drive a pair of Quad 57s and it worked a treat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddierukiddingvarese Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 No harm in old second hand gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I have a 3120 & 320BEE & the later amp is significantly better. Also have a pair of 2100 which I was using in bridged mode with a Perreaux SM3 pre amp & they embarrassed some much more expensive models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint77 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) I've had quite a few NAD and rate the 1155/2200 at the top followed by the 3140. I found the newer stuff inferior in build and sound. Also the modern amps seem to be hit and miss for reliability Keep in mind if you buy vintage more than likely it will need some maintenance work,resoldering etc. The output relays are a weak point and need replacing or reflowing solder joints Edited August 26, 2018 by Clint77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddierukiddingvarese Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I've had my 2140 for a long time and its never let me down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAQN Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) Before and after some TLC same units, this is the one thing that lets NAD down the faceplates/cases are so easily scratched today I attacked these small scratches with an HB pencil, turned out alright thought I'd share this it may help some of you. Edited August 27, 2018 by BATMAQN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 The biggest improvement was removing the price stickers. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernandez Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 the c320 has a very good reliability record. should be able to manage 600 or 700 series b&w bookshelves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoMan Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I'm still running a NAD 1700 preamp/tuner and 2x 2200 power amps in bridge mode. They have lots of power to drive the hungry B&W 801s, still sound pretty good to me. The only thing I ever replaced was the on/off switch on the power amps. After 30 years its time to go a bit more upmarket ,and will be looking at replacing the preamp first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey72 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 @Erez1977Are you after a lot of power or doesn't it matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eman Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 On 24/08/2018 at 12:15 PM, Wimbo said: +1 Also, the C370 was diabolically unreliable. C372 wasnt much better. Think I've had about 4 of these. Mostly fine units. Some early production problems with main caps apparently. Mine were fine if they had got some use. Only one I had trouble with was NIB. Seems the problem showed up quickly if there was any. Have resold most of them and the new owners were very happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawshack Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I'm in the market for a new amp and I've always had a soft spot for NAD Does anyone have any opinions on the C 316BEE ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawshack Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 On 15/05/2019 at 9:14 AM, Rawshack said: I'm in the market for a new amp and I've always had a soft spot for NAD Does anyone have any opinions on the C 316BEE ? Well I know how to kill a conversation... I went and got one yesterday. It'll need a run in before I can give any critical response, but it's a fine looking unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbo Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 On 27/08/2018 at 6:01 PM, BATMAQN said: Before and after some TLC same units, this is the one thing that lets NAD down the faceplates/cases are so easily scratched today I attacked these small scratches with an HB pencil, turned out alright thought I'd share this it may help some of you. Looks like LWA kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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