which of these is the best amp to use with my components. i Have KEF IQ1 5.25 inch bookshelf speakers and a Velodyne VRP-1000 10" sub. this is for music only i want the smoothest accurate and natural sound possible for my budget of $400 AND UNDER.
i cannot audition amp becuase there is nowhere around my home that sells equipment like this just best buy's and circuit city's.
well here are the amp's im considering tell me what is the best and why or whats better for the same price.
Thanks in advance.
NAD - C 325BEE
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NAC325BEE
Cambridge - 340A Integrated Amplifier
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CA340ABLK
Yamaha AX-497
http://www.universallcd.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=19
Cambridge - 540A v2 Integrated Amplifier
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CA540AV2
is Cambridge a good amplifier manufacturer im am most likely to buy the Cambridge - 340A becuase its about the only one i can afford
2007-07-05 19:04:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
Hi Mate. Cambridge is a well respected British manufacturer of quality equipment.They have been around for many years and have always had favorable reviews. I checked out the specifications of the 340A.and they are very good .It has an exceptional power supply which is the sign of a good Amplifier .I believe it would be a good choice to match your KEF's.
Additional Information :
I did not realise the NAD was within your budget ,so either would be ok (they are both British designs)
Cheers,Rob.
2007-07-05 20:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
NAD and Cambridge both are very good choices. NAD C325BEE is an absolute classic - one of the best inexpensive intergated in the world.
There are few other British companies - Rega, Creek, Rotel -you could look t, but with $ being so weak, the value is no longer there. Unless you can find them discounted, which is rare.
2007-07-05 23:45:36 · answer #2 · answered by AM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly. The amp only powers the speakers. The preamp directs what's going on with the various inputs and volume control. A tuner simply tunes am or fm and must be hooked up to the preamp. A receiver has everything built into one unit.
2016-05-19 04:56:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get the NAD. Better overall specs, and with those "pre-out, main-in" you should be able to run a line level signal to your sub and back again. This results in a cleaner crossover and utilizes you amp better since it won't even be trying to produce bass, you sub has it's own amp.
2007-07-07 20:36:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have rather answered your question. Fortunately Cambridge has a good reputation. If you like the 340-A, then get it.
2007-07-06 10:49:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.videogon.com/
You may be able to find a NAD on this site. Overall Cambridge is not bad at all but I don't know this particular model.
Good luck.
2007-07-06 11:37:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are all good, but i think the NAD would stand out as the best preformer, but you do pay for it.
2007-07-06 09:10:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey dddd,
Try earning a few bucks by selling something you have laying around, roids maybe?
2007-07-06 03:31:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋