if you like the sound of the nad 314, only wish it had a bit more dynamics..i.e punch, check this amp out, maybe 100 bucks more but worth it in slam factor. not the be all and end all or even close, but in that price range the best match for my system, tried rega brio[ to mellow ] the nad [ no ump ] buget guys like myself have to talk what we can afford and for me this is cool. rating based on whats out thier not what i can afford.