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Cas
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: May 12, 2012
Bottom Line: After listening to its little brother for al while, it was time to upgrade to the 216THX.
I did read the reviews here en was a little scared to be disapointed.
But i have to say, i realy love the amp, its delivers clear, powerful en nice sound.
That is if your source and speakers are up to the job.
Bought it secondhand and is it is a lot of Hifi for the money.
Still like it better then my old Yamaha gear. Its nicely detailed in high and mid en not to harsh.
Buy one, you wil love it!
Used product for: Less than 1 month
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 1998
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neddy999
a AudioPhileDate Reviewed: November 27, 2011
Bottom Line: I have had this amplifier for 10 years and (recently) now have two used in bridged mode. This amplifier is superficially very impresssive and makes a fair stab across the frequency range overall. However, it is uneven in its performance. The bass is superb and produces visceral results with my KEF 105 mk1s. Midrange is good though it is the treble that lets the side down. The NAD's are comphrehensively out-classed by the power section of an Arcam AVR200, treble is much more liquid and detailed; the KEF 105's almost dissapear in the sound stage, with the NAD's you always know where the speakers are. The Arcam is bass shy in comparison with the NADs. If I was forced to choose between the Arcam and the two NAD's it would be the Arcam. However I get the best of both worlds, one NAD 216 for each bass bins (x-over 400 Hz) and the Arcam for the midrange&treble. Overall: top class bass for very little money; sound quality is 5 star for bass/subwoofer duty and 3 star when used for full range duty. I can see why this amplifier polarises opinion as it has superb bass but poor treble.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: AudioPhile
Product model year: Pre 1995
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jcschlic
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: May 12, 2009
Bottom Line: Well I just purchased the NAD 216 THX on eBay to power my mains (Infinity IL60) and I think that given this amps' smooth neutrality combined with my speakers' warm tendencies, the pure clean power of the amp has really let this system shine. For music, this amp has really been what these speakers needed. I consider it a good buy considering I got it for $200.
Used product for: Less than 1 month
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Product model year: 1998
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HIFIVE
a AudioPhileDate Reviewed: February 1, 2004
Bottom Line: I'm afaid all too often midfi budget gear is often evaluated by some people that have no idea about sound quality, no wonder, most audiophiles wouldn't give this a second look because of price. Several years ago I could of easily been one of those people. I came across the NAD 216 THX by mistake and very glad I did! Years back, I owned some of the older NAD amps and always thought they were very average in sound quality, they just didn't do it for me. This amp is a different story! (NAD power amps are getting much better). I put the Adcom 565 preamp on this amp because I thought it would be an excellent match. I was right! The sound produced by the NAD 216 was amazing, offering a powerful quality transparent 3D sound with a very huge soundstage! I AB'd it against my expensive Threshold power amp and although the Threshold slightly edged it in the midrange, I discovered I could easily live with the NAD 216 in my main system if I were an audiophile on a budget! NAD has got a clear winner on their hands here. Strongly recommend!
Used product for: Less than 1 month
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Product model year: 1997
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$395.00
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cerwin vega lover
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: October 19, 2003
Bottom Line: This amp is very good. I use it to drive the bass on my cerwin vega dc-15`s and it handles the bass well! And I use a Nad C370 to drive the midrange/tweeter..no problems with them, but the 216thx becomes very hot when I play REALLY LOUD for a long time....and sometimes it "disconnects"..my plan is to install a coolfan in or on top of the amp, so it stays cool
Used product for: Less than 1 month
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 1996
Purchased At: private
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