NAD C320BEE Integrated Amplifiers

NAD C320BEE Integrated Amplifiers 

DESCRIPTION

2 x 50W minimum continuous power into 4/8 ohms, 110W/160W/210W 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 preamp output, NAD Soft Clipping, IR input and output, full system remote control including stand-by/off, 12V trigger output.

USER REVIEWS

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[Nov 20, 2023]
Kyzer1816


Strength:

It's worth the buy with this product. Germantown Tree Experts tree pruning

Weakness:

None so far.

OVERALL
RATING
5
[Sep 30, 2023]
polboron


Strength:

Attractive. Well built. Good remote, and Neutral.

Weakness:

So far, so good! contact us

OVERALL
RATING
5
[Sep 27, 2023]
davidson02


Strength:

Unbeatable sound and quality for under $400.00. Our drywall replacement team truly impressed by C320BEE! This is a fine integrated amp that is only found to be lacking when doing side by side comparisons

Weakness:

So while this isn't a terrible product, I think that there are probably better options at or near the price point, at least if you like the same sort of sound that I do.

Purchased:
Used  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Feb 28, 2023]
ampva301


Strength:

The quality of the build is excellent, and the metal chassis helps to reduce interference and vibrations. The amplifier also has a lot of features, like multiple inputs and a preamp output, which makes it flexible and good for a lot of different audio setups. Overall, it is a great option for people who want a reliable, high-quality amplifier at a price they can afford. | Lewisville Concrete Contractors

Weakness:

It doesn't have as many features or as much style as higher-end models. The design and quality of the build are also pretty basic and boring. Also, some users might not like that there aren't many ways to connect.

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
3
[Feb 06, 2023]
powerless277


Strength:

It was easy to change the belt, but removing the middle plate with the capstan motor needs some care. Changing the heads needs more than only correcting azimuth. The amp is very sensitive. This deck has more adjustments than it's opponents. Merced On-Site Truck Repair

Weakness:

None . .

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Sep 30, 2022]
Breana


Strength:

Nice product! I'm so impressed with the details. Aquasana Rhino

Weakness:

none so far

OVERALL
RATING
5
[Sep 30, 2022]
stussy


Strength:

it may be good to understand that it is never just about the kitchen. Bathroom remodeling el paso

Weakness:

NONE SO FAR

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Nov 28, 2017]
Music4cities
Audio Enthusiast

Pretty great integrated; amazing power amp section; ok preamp. I have used it as an integrated and as just a preamp with asunfjre signature 2x300 Power amp. I have also used it as as a Power amp with a Sunfire Vacuum give contol center preamp. I bought th. AR to replace a Cambridge Audio A3 integrated that had died on me. The NAD sounded less warm and full but more precise prhqps than the Cambridge Audio it replaced.

After the NAD’s pre and Power sections in combinations with components usually considered of at least one tier above (and considerable more expensive) than the NAD, it’s clear that the preamp section is ok. It’s fine for the NAD’s price and target use but I think the weakest part of this amp. It just sounds too dry and thin. The power amp section however is nothing short of phenomenal, especially given the size of the unit and rated wattage. as a Power amp only it held its own with the Sunfire 2x300. at High very high volumnes the limitations appear in the mid bass and lower mid range compared to the Sunfire that is rated at 6 times the NAD’s power. But even at extremes the amp is obviously much more powerful than its rated power. NAD’s headroom is the real deal! At reasonable to loud listening levels it’s downright amazing. Very clean, never harsh but also not overly warm. Treble is clean and timbre is excellently renderd. Very precise with amazing sound staging and imaging. Almost holographic. Individual Instruments can be located in space and heard; very spatial soundscape, wide but not diffused. Again precise. Also very very fast; the excellent damping and headroom at work Bass drums and bass notes for example are precise. Bass is deep but never boomy. All in all I am blown away by the power amp section.

Never had a problem with th amp in over 12 years of use. It’s needs a recap now ( I can see one electrolytic starting to bulge) which is a bit early but not unreasonable and easy to do. The circuit layout is very elegant and well thought through.

I am not a huge fan of the NAD binding posts. They work fine with bare wire
up to 12 AWG and bananas. But they restrict the use of spades to small and thinner spades. On the other hand, once you get a spade that fits into the slot for them, the posts will hold it securely and won’t allow spades to twist in the posts, preventing l accidentally shorts from spades touching each other or anything else they shouldn’t.

Plastic faceplate looks great actually and has held up well. As had the text and markings. Looks new after 12 years of Unpampered use. The case it’s very well ventilated and sturdy and ridgid even with the cover/sides removed. This amp is built to last and easy to service when normal age related service is required or repairs are needed. The power cord is at hardwired in but well made. That’s a non issue for me as I don’t buy into audiophile superstitions about fancy powercords; the NAD’s power cord’s gauge is correct for 15 amps and the Power demands of the component and the cord well constructed; it is extremely unlikely any meaningful difference in performance can be attained by changing the powercord.

extremely impressive all in all. If only the preamp section lived up to the power amp section this would be a giant killer.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Aug 15, 2011]
Derek
Audio Enthusiast

This is the first review I have ever given and I am only here to boost ovarall rating. Not because I am a NAD fan, because it has performed so well over past four years. It looks. sounds and works great. I have had no problems at all and it is used daily, 2-24 hours a day for 4 years. Volume stays between 1/4 -1/2 open and never runs hot. Bass stays at 0 to -3, trebble at +3. I have a pair of KEF's and a Velodyne Sub. Most often used in video but at times with a super old NAD 515 CD. The 515 has been flawless for 21 years, that is another review. The performance it has given me has made me want to defend the couple bad reviews it has recieved here. Not just performance, the overall sound quality. Unbeatable sound and quality for under $400.00.

However, there are 2 issues I have. I dont like having to select a function every time I turn the unit on. If it is in CD mode when I turn it off that is where it should be when I turn it on. I also do not like the function buttons in general. It would be better off with a knob but that would leave empty space. Personally I would like the empty space. These are minute issues and not enough to change how I feel about it.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Oct 01, 2010]
audioinsensitive
Audio Enthusiast

I purchased the NAD C320BEE in March 2003. Within months it was sent in for repair. After years of little use, I tried to sell it, and discovered that once again it was malfunctioning. I wound up stripping it for the few parts of (very little) value I could salvage, and tossed it into a dumpster.

I have owned A LOT of audio equipment over the years, and the C320BEE is one of the biggest pieces of junk ever to grace my shelves. Sticking a "BEE" suffix on a cheaply built component doesn't make it any better. It's marketing.

When products like the C320BEE garner some favorable reviews in the audio press, budgeteers think they're getting high-end sound on the cheap. The reviews are rarely written by people who've lived with the product for an extended period, and those trying to sell one probably won't mention how many times it's been in for service. If you're going to buy a used integrated amplifier, look at something else.

NAD's "BEE" versions of its older amplifiers aren't necessarily an improvement. Be certain you're really getting something better before you pay a premiium for a designer label.

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
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