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MSRP:
$ 1699.00
CONTINUOUS AVERAGE POWER OUTPUT INTO 8 ohms: 250W, Rated distortion(THD 20Hz-20kHz): 0.03%, Clipping
CONTINUOUS AVERAGE POWER OUTPUT INTO 8 ohms: 250W, Rated distortion(THD 20Hz-20kHz): 0.03%, Clipping power (maximum continuous power per channel): 280W - THX Certified
(1992-1997)
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Proton(Unregistered User)
(AudioPhile)
Review Date
August 19, 2007Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
3 Months to 1 year Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1.00 votes
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Review 1 of 15
Price Paid:
$450.00 Summary:
I like this one, it has power and is plaing very vel, i am From Denmark så my english is not god.
it drive every spekers that i have trid, it can play verry lout and verry vel Strengths:
Lots of power and have a nice look Weaknesses:
can´t find any. Similar Products Used:
NAD 2400PE / NAD 2600A
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Rating
Reviewed by:
cheekee(Unregistered User)
(AudioPhile)
Review Date
June 23, 2002Overall Rating
 3 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
3.86 of 5,
7.00 votes
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Review 2 of 15
Price Paid:
$0.00 Summary:
Update:
Further extensive tests of this amp with various speakers the last few months show the 208 to be still very relevant today. Its ability to drive many speaker rhythmically with a friendly, warm presentation yet remaining satisfyingly transparent surprised a few. Although it did not have the ultimate spotlight and detail prowess of the Audio Research Classic 120 monoblocks for example, the NAD gave a nice rendition of hard hitting jazz, sweeping orchestral works or intimate jazz quartet settings through a pair of Magneplan 1.6.
Playing with support and ferrite cores on the internal signal/power cables yielded a tighther, cleaner and more defined presentation - a more up to date sound. Solid grip on music.
Oh, and the midband improves a great deal after an hour of warm-up. Strengths:
Extremely versatile with many speakers. Sound quality that still surprises today. Weaknesses:
Needs proper set-up to avoid sounding soft. Sensitive to source's bass quality. Avoid robust sounding speakers. Similar Products Used:
Audio Research Classic 120, Krell KSA-100
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Rating
Reviewed by:
NADPeople Smith(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
May 28, 2002Overall Rating
 1 of 5
Value Rating
1 of 5
Used product for
1 to 3 months Visitors rate this review
1.80 of 5,
5.00 votes
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Review 3 of 15
Price Paid:
$0.00 Summary:
NAD product is very unreliable. No after sales service. Weaknesses:
Over priced Tawanese product.
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Nisse Kleman(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
November 26, 2001Overall Rating
 2 of 5
Value Rating
3 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5,
2.00 votes
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Review 4 of 15
Price Paid:
$1000.00
from Sweden Summary:
Not so happy with this one! Strengths:
Lots of power! Weaknesses:
I have had 4, 3 has burned up! sharp sound, not so tight base the last I sold not so long ago. that was not so bad.
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Reviewed by:
Chee Kee(Unregistered User)
(Audiophile)
Review Date
November 14, 2001Overall Rating
3 of 5
Value Rating
3 of 5
Used product for
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Review 5 of 15
Price Paid:
$1680.00 Summary:
A fuity and hearthy sounding amp! Full of character, this is not an amp for neutral lovers. Loads of power with a slightly laid back perspective, it is suitable for head bangers although it is respectable enough for many other musical duties.
For those weaned on the euphony and coherence of tube power amps, the 208 will sound edgy, smeared and 'scatty'.
The 218THX is more civilised and well defined in terms of coherency and detail separation but the set back is a more clinical and overall leanish presentation. Strengths:
Sheer power and loudness with 'no strain', Powerful and robust bass, friendly and hearthy sound Weaknesses:
Bloated bass in wide bandwidth systems, leanish midband, not the most coherent across the frequency spectrum Similar Products Used:
NAD 218THX, Sonograph 250, Holfi Integra 8, Bryston, Pass Aleph 3, Mark Levinson 332
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