NAD and Ascend ???

[surfcane]

Is there anyone here who has heard or used NAD with ascend speakers?

Looking at the following:

NAD T747
NAD T775HD
NAD T-175 pre amp processor + NAD T955

Thoughts and feed back would be appreciated.

[DougMac]

Is there anyone here who has heard or used NAD with ascend speakers?

Looking at the following:

NAD T747
NAD T775HD
NAD T-175 pre amp processor + NAD T955


I have. I used a T-762 and 340's and 170's with it. They are a good match, I was really pleased.

I upgraded to an Onkyo TX-NR808 because I wanted HDMI, 7.1 and Audyssey Multi-EQ. I looked at the NAD, but they were out of my price range. I still use NAD in other areas, I've had NAD since the early '80's.

[surfcane]

As far as sound quality only how does your NAD compare to your onkyo ? What differences do you notice when it comes to sound?
Thanks

[billy p]

I'll be using my Yammy rxv1800 to drive my new Sierra's in a zone2 music only setup when they arrive this Friday. I'm currently looking into NAD electronics likely integrated amps for me (c356or -375BEE) because they'll offer me better flexibilty...other integrates I'm leaning towards are the Anthem 225, Cambridge Audio. I'll likely have to make the call at some point because I doubt my local dealers( retailers of Paradigm & Psb) will allow me a test run in store. It would be nice to hear from other members who are currently using or have used these products in the past to chime in.

Ps: I apologize to the OP...for using this thread but I didn't want to start another thread asking a similar topic on the same day no less....:o

Regards, Bill... :)

[surfcane]

What are the advantages of an intergrated amp over a basic multi-channel amp like NAD 955 (5x 100W) vs their other amps

[billy p]

What are the advantages of an intergrated amp over a basic multi-channel amp like NAD 955 (5x 100W) vs their other amps

None really...the only advantage I reckon would be conectivity of analog sources. In my sitution the AVR is already handling home theather duties so I was limited in that capacity and for that resaon I'm considering integrates....:)

[surfcane]

I decided on the NAD T775HD - I am extremely happy with this choice and the improvement in sound quality with the sierras are incredible - and I have not done any calibration etc yet.

[billy p]

Good choice...I keep waviering on either the NAD c275 amp or the c375 integrated or somehting comparable from Anthem like the mca20 or 225 . My Yammy has sufficent power supplies rated @ 130 w per but I'm somewhat skeptical because the Sierra's aren't the most efficient speakers I've owned and I've really needed to turn things up...when compared to my prior listening levels...:).