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MSRP:
$ 599.00
2 x 80W minimum continuous power into 8 ohms, 115W/185W/240W IHF dynamic power into 8/4/2 ohms respectively,
2 x 80W minimum continuous power into 8 ohms, 115W/185W/240W IHF dynamic power into 8/4/2 ohms respectively, headphone socket, high current Holmgren toroidal power transformer, relay input switching, 7 Line inputs including two tape in/outs, all discrete circuitry, short signal path from input to output, all sockets gold plated, Bass and Treble controls with Tone Defeat switch, main amp input and 2 preamp outputs, NAD Soft Clipping, IR input and output, full system remote control including stand-by/off, 12V trigger output, remote control, detachable power cord.
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Nebojsa Nikolic(Unregistered User)
(AudioPhile)
Review Date
August 29, 2007Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month Visitors rate this review
4.06 of 5,
18.00 votes
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Review 1 of 19
Price Paid:
$0.00
from BGB Studio, Belgrade Summary:
Being afraid that NAD C325BEE wouldn't be able to fulfill the very demanding old KEF 104ab, I decided to go for NAD C352. I must admit that after connecting the amp, paired with the NAD CD521BEE, I was a bit disappointed. It seemed that the mid range was overpowered (not extremely, but a bit overpowered). After couple of days things started to change. That mid range calmed down and took it's exact place in the sound picture where it should be. Now I hear that all the frequencies are divided and in the right place. I don't know if the story of amps that need "playing in" time is true, but for me it worked.
We all have to understand that many factors should be taken care of when we decide to review a product, such as: what speakers do we use when picking an amp, what kind of music do we prefer, what kind of equipment we had before (especially if that equipment was used for a longer period of time) etc. Naturally we must know that the strongest factor is the subjective opinion.
But to get back to the product itself. If you look at the power supply cable, you'll see that it is more serious than in most other products in this range. The input selector wasn't created on the switcher basis, which doesn't allow the dust to get in over the years. I must admit that the volume, bass, treble and balance knobs are not exactly the state of the art. They all look cheap and fragile. About the power of this particular model, I don't think that I have to waist too many words. 2x80W combined with signal to noise ratio >100dB, speaks for itself. The precision and detail of the sound is outstanding. You must hear it to believe it. Channel separation is very obvious. The bass is deep, clean and concrete. The mid range is not "drown" in the bass border line. It stands out in the way that it actually separates the low and high range by it's very existence. The high range is very well accented and nicely placed in the sound picture. Naturally, you can find better amps today, but the question is will those amps, payed ten times this one play ten times better? I think not. We all have to draw the line somewhere.
The conclusion is that this amp was not the product of the year for nothing. Strengths:
Dynamic, power, detailed sound and sound picture. Weaknesses:
The remote control is ugly as a sin. Similar Products Used:
Cambridge A340, Denon PMA 500AE, Marantz PM7001
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Rating
Reviewed by:
zeljko
(AudioPhile)
Review Date
July 3, 2007Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month Visitors rate this review
2.33 of 5,
6.00 votes
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Review 2 of 19
Price Paid:
$600.00
from BGB STUDIO, BELGRADE Summary:
I bought this amp to replaced my old nadc320 bee, and pair them with wharfedale diamond 9.3
c320 is a good amp too, but it`s a little underpowered for this speakers, because they have sensitivity 88db. I was in doubt what to change: amp or speakers.
I choose to keep my diamonds, and it was a right decision!
Yesterday I connect them with my new nad c352, and wow!!!
Fat, extended bass, fantastic, realistic midrange, and very fine treble!
Warm sound and great stereo reproduction!
And what is more important, my diamond`s are not the same speakers now!
Now I must listen to all my cd`s again!
If you are looking for a perfect match, try this: nad c352+wharfedale diamond 9.3+nad c521bee+nad c422 Strengths:
Warm, fat bass, mid`s are here, you can feel it, treble is fine! Great stereo reproduction! Don`t forget: this is a budget system! Weaknesses:
phono in, a-b speakers, but forget it! Similar Products Used:
nad c320bee, yamaha ax396, denon pma 700
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Marcos Cezar
(AudioPhile)
Review Date
December 29, 2006Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month Visitors rate this review
3.67 of 5,
6.00 votes
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Review 3 of 19
Price Paid:
$500.00
from Imports Summary:
I need integrated amplifier what providence me sound flat much natural. I have surprise when loud this equipment. very nice surprise. Strengths:
natural sound . Great detail sound. Weaknesses:
no buy in Brazil. I need imported. Similar Products Used:
Nad C521 BEE and JM Lab speaker
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Reviewed by:
Carl Reid
(AudioPhile)
Review Date
November 20, 2006Overall Rating
 3 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
3.33 of 5,
12.00 votes
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Review 4 of 19
Price Paid:
$700.00
from Bay Bloor Radio Summary:
Honestly, this is a difficult product for me to review..... I've owned a NAD C352 for almost 2 years and have finally upgraded to Rotel seperates (which I absolutely love).....
For the price I think NAD delivers good audio quality and an overall decent performance..... but Unfortunately from what I've experienced with the two NAD products I own (this Amp and the C521Bee CD Player) they suffer from at least 2 real issues:
1) They are Ugly and look cheap (which is not necessarily a major concern to everyone)....
2) They seem to always suffer from some type of really annoying electrical problems..... My Amp has the crappiest volume control via remote ever (it basically switches from low voliume to too high with just one touch of the volume button)... it also showed some issues when I started hooking up all my HT components to it and tried to switch audio signals..... My CD player takes a ridiculously long time to read a ot of my CDs and can't read many of them.... my old cheap Technics CD player had no such difficulties.... I recently returned to the store where I bought the NADs to check for speakers and was told that they no longer sell the NAD AV Receiver line becuase of problems with Video Switching....
My overall assement is that NAD does create good products but I believe that they cut too many corners in order to try and cram as much 'quality sound' in for the minimal cost..... which can lead to glaring and frustrating flaws in what would otherwise be amazing equipment (for the price)....
So, my advice is to thoroughly tryout any NAD product you're considering buying and ensure that you can live with any potential shortcomings before purchasing one..... Strengths:
Good Price.... Good Audio Quality and Power relative to price.... Weaknesses:
See points 1 and 2 in the Summary above..... Similar Products Used:
Techniics Receiver, Rotel Amp & Pre-amp....
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Chris999
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
July 2, 2006Overall Rating
3 of 5
Value Rating
3 of 5
Used product for
1 to 3 months Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5,
10.00 votes
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Review 5 of 19
Price Paid:
$550.00 Summary:
I have been using C352 during 1 month. I have NAD C320BEE too and now can compare them. C352 is rated as 80W per channel, but it does not seem so powerful in comparison with C320BEE (50wx2). The NAD C352 has a soft presentation of music, everything sounds natural and precise. C352 gives a little more detailed sound than C320BEE, but C320BEE has more weight on bass and sounds definetely better, dynamic, involving, with more colours. The strange thing is these two ampifiers are almost the same inside, but the sound is different... For some styles of music maybe C352 is preferable, but for me C320BEE is better, because i like a lively sound with plenty of bass and good drive. Now i am waiting for C325BEE, it must be as good as C320BEE and even maybe better. Everything Nad does has a high guality, but everybody gets what he likes! Strengths:
The soft, natural, precise sound. The pre-out is good for bi-amping or subwoofer. Weaknesses:
The sound is too much gentle. The bass is not solid, no enough drive for modern styles. The sound is not impressive. Similar Products Used:
Harman/kardon HK630, Harman/kardon HK670, Yamaha AX496, NAD C320BEE
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