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Reviewed by:
kornerkoater
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
November 20, 2008Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
1 to 3 months Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5,
2.00 votes
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Review 1 of 56
Price Paid:
$147.00
from ebay Summary:
I sadly had some unexpected expenses which caused me to sell a prized integrated ROTEL amp. Once the dust settle, I looked for an inexpensive replacement. I bought this unit on Ebay after seeing the reviews. After paying I re read the reviews and did have some concerns related to bass output. I read that this unit is good for floor standing but not bookshelf speakers. I guess the thought behind hat is that the floorstanding speakers are more sensitive and need less power output. I began to regret the purchase after reading this because I only have bookshelf speakers.
I have been listening to this now using all types of music and this unit, paired with my Dahlquist Q6 bookshelf speakers, (which I reviewed elsewhere on this site but under the newer version) is performing far and above my expectations Bass is not at all lacking. The entire presentation of all types of music, is complete, smooth, detailed, punchy, etc,..... Just as good if not better than the Rotel I sold. I paid $700.00 for the Rotel and only 147.00 for this NAD. I am so happy with this purchase, I wonder why I ever spent the big bucks. Yes, I did lose a lot of build quality but not on sound!
I have other bookshelf speakers to try but they do not have the bass response the Dalhquists do. The Q6 has respectable bass down the 45 hz despite being bookshelf speakers. I ecided to hook these speakers up because of bass and sensativity concerns. At some point, I will try other speakers as well.
Strengths:
Simplicity of operation. The actual switches for the input modes are not right behind the buttons but are to the rear right in front of the actual RCA inputs to reduce noise. The result is clean sound and sort of an old word feel to the buttons.
Sound!
Phono input
Weaknesses:
No remote. I need the exercise anyway! Similar Products Used:
Onkyo AVR
Rotel, Cambridge Audio
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Reviewed by:
Adam dude
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
May 4, 2006Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5,
1.00 votes
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Review 2 of 56
Price Paid:
$2000.00
from Unknown Summary:
This is actually a review on a NAD 3140 from the 80's. I could not write a review on the right page as this product has not been reviewed yet. The NAD 3140 is a great amp delivering a wopping 80 watts a channel. It features dual transisters which doubles it's power from 40 watts a channel to 80. It also features a L.E.D display showing how many watts you are using on each channel. It delivers awsome, clean and natural sound through any speakers. I have mine hooked up to a pair of B&W ZMF 2003 speakers and a 12 inch kenwood sub and it sounds awsome! I would fully recomend this awsome amplifier and give it a 9.5 out 10 for sound quality and value. Strengths:
Natural sound. Good bass. Powerful. Weaknesses:
Weight. Similar Products Used:
None.
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Reviewed by:
Paavo Haapalainen(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
October 19, 2002Overall Rating
4 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
2.60 of 5,
5.00 votes
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Review 3 of 56
Price Paid:
$350.00
from 1996 Summary:
Great unit but it lacks a bit of a craftman quality: the relay for the speaker outlets had a couple of cold welds.
It was found out after 2 years of listening, the sound started to crack, but after the relay was welded again, all the problems were resolved. Strengths:
Quite powerful, I've limited its frequency area up from 50 Hz to the main speakers. Has separate pre-out and main-in which is just fine for an active subwoofer filter. Weaknesses:
Work quality Similar Products Used:
several sub-500$ integrated amps
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Reviewed by:
MIKE(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
September 27, 2001Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1.00 votes
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Review 4 of 56
Price Paid:
$300.00 Summary:
I have had the NAD for about 3 1/2 years and It's an awesome amp for the money, I have a rega planet cd player, and paradigm reference "studio 60's" speakers, and the nad is the only component that didn't break on me("and it's the cheapest"). I love it, I'm so used to the power that i know i'll have to spend alot more money, for another amp with better sound and the same level of power that lives upto the NAD. I would recommend a NAD amp to anyone looking for a great "dynamic" sounding amp, for a low price. Strengths:
Affordable price, very reliable and surprisingly powerful Weaknesses:
no remote Similar Products Used:
arcam, sony
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Reviewed by:
mike kruger(Unregistered User)
(Casual Listener)
Review Date
September 6, 2001Overall Rating
4 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
3.33 of 5,
3.00 votes
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Review 5 of 56
Price Paid:
$250.00
from www.qaudio.com Summary:
Having lived with my 314 for several years now, I still like it quite a bit. Its a very clear sounding unit. However it lacks base. In agreement with the previous poster, I think some nice floor standing speakers is what the 314 would be well matched for. Bookshelf speakers tend to sound rather shrill. Whereas my other 50watt amp gives the same bookshelf speakers much more low end, the 314 is probably cleaner. Strengths:
Clear midrange and highs, no noise Weaknesses:
Lack of base
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