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Review 5 of 7
Price Paid:
$560.00
from local dealer Summary: This unit was purchased to replace a Yamaha receiver for a second system in a small to medium sized room. Having to share my residence with a buddy of mine, it is rather difficult to enjoy the main living area of the house when I so choose. I wanted to find the best combination of performance and affordability possible. I truely had no idea what a difference it would make in my room. When first installed, I experimented with Paradigm Atoms in 2 channel only. Let me just say that when you read reviews on NAD products and their overall smoothness, soundstage seperation, and dynamics, BELIEVE IT!! This T743 outperformed my Yamaha by leaps and bounds. I know that's not hard to believe, but when I say that I would rather listen to this entry level NAD over my Adcom GFA5500/Paradigm Studio 100 combo in my living room, take notice. I'm not saying that the Adcom/Paradigm combo is not satisfying, it just lacks the liquid feel of the NAD. I have now hooked Paradigm Studio 20's up to the T743 and needless to say, the improvement over the Atom's is dramatic. The best investment I have made in a very long time. The overall sound with both 2 channel and surround is that of definite quality and is noticable immediately. Fit and finish is a step up also. I rather like the simple appearances of NAD products. Reminds me of military grade equipment. Simple and solid. According to a review on the Soundstage A/V network, the T743 could probably be used to push my Studio 100's in my living room. Yes, I believe that. Although I don't think it would have the same impact as the 200 watts they are being fed right now. I can honestly say that going to a T763 or T773 in my living room is a definite future upgrade. NAD has more refinement than I would have ever expected at the price. Bravo! Can't wait to get my hands on one of their C270 or C272 power amps to connect to the T743 main channels. NO, I really don't need to in my small to medium sized room. However, I am used to being able to push some volume and it would be nice to have the extra security and clean reserves that an external amp would provide. Strengths: Build quality, soundstage seperation, smoothness, dynamics, upgrade possibilities, etc..... Weaknesses: Can give you audio bug worse than you may already have it. I haven't been this eager to purchase more products in years! Similar Products Used: Yamaha RXV530, Marantz SR???(highly reviewed AVR @100watts per channel), Adcom seperates
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