Just moved back to the UK and have a PS3 hooked up to a Cambridge 540Rv3 and a pair of Focal 716V floorstanding speakers...
Long story short, I remember the Focals pairing nicely with a NAD amp when I was in the store buying them (regrettably AFTER buying the Cambridge). I'm seeing a few used NAD integrated amps (3130, 3020) for under $100.
Is it worth trying to add an old NAD 2-channel to my rig, or are these amps too underpowered for the Focals? Any advice appreciated.
What's the sensitivity of the Focals? I would guess that it would be fine. I used to have an old NAD 2150 (50 watts) that punched way above it's weight.
At 91.5 db, your Focals are fairly sensitive. I would guess it would be fine. I'm driving some Paradigm Studio speakers with at 40 watt Rotel integrated, and it's plenty of power.
Che, for cheap, you have to try the NAD and see if it suits you. In a small room, you may be fine.
The NAD you quote are old, remember. Neither will work as new, and output could be fuzzy or low, due to age. Neither model was stellar for its power, or phono stage, but rather for the combination of features and build...many years ago.
Nearly anything new-ish will likely walk all over the oldies, including the very nice 315BEE. Hint hint
Thanks guys... I'd actually put in a bid that got hit for a 705 for about USD 45, and am picking it up tomorrow. I've since come across a 315BEE that I might be able to get for about $130... If the 705 doesn't do the trick, I'll try out the 315
I agree with Nuck. The 315bee is an amazing unit for the money at retail value. 130??? I would take a couple.lol. I would be jumping all over that. Have fun Che.
Was in Russia, now in London... When I moved over from the states, the Ruble was at 23.5 to the dollar and the pound was closer to 2... now its 35 and 1.45, respectively (and that's after the big move this week)! All relative I guess, but the European MSRPs haven't moved a whole lot recently from what I can tell
