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Thread: Nad C521BEE sounds thin and bright with Nad C370 |
    
Silver Member Username: Twebbz
Ann Arbor,
Michigan
USA
Post Number: 205
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Monday, July 11, 2005 - 08:36 am: |
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I just purchased a C521BEE and had it hooked up to a Rotel RX-1052 with Athena AS-F1 speakers and it sounded OK. I then paired it up with the living room NAD C370 & Athena AS-F2s, replacing a 10 year old RCA 1050M-F CD player which sounds good...rich and full. The C521BEE is thin and bright by comparison. What is my problem? Could it be cheap cables? The plugs are gold plated but nothing special beyond that. THANKS FOR HELP!! |
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Silver Member Username: Edison
Glendale,
CA
US
Post Number: 773
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 01:08 pm: |
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Try 2 NAD gears together - should sound better.
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Silver Member Username: Twebbz
Ann Arbor,
Michigan
USA
Post Number: 207
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 03:24 pm: |
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I did try the BEE with my NAD C370 and it's the same kind of sound. I was getting used to it and it was OK...BUT, the new BEE crapped out on me. The display says "no disc" after insterting a CD and will not play. Saturday Audio took it back, no problem. I'm presently waiting for the the new one which will be used with the Rotel receiver.
Also, due to arrive is a NAD C542 which I'll use with the NAD C370.
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 1213
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 08:56 pm: |
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I hope it all works out for ya Rick. I've sure enjoyed my C542. But you know how that is "one man's tonic is another man's poison". Good luck. |
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 11:59 pm: |
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Try the link below
http://www.tweakaudio.com/EVS-2/Panasonic_DVD_Player_mods.html
I have this player(unmodified) and beats my friend's 521bee and will save you some$$$$
Good luck |
Silver Member Username: Danman
QUEBEC
CANADA
Post Number: 404
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 03:37 pm: |
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How does it beat it? By what standards are you judging this? What equipment is he using? |
Silver Member Username: Twebbz
Ann Arbor,
Michigan
USA
Post Number: 209
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 04:34 pm: |
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It's interesting that the C542 has a very full, rich smooth sound that is different from the BEE. Maybe the replacement BEE will sound better than the BEE I sent back. |
Silver Member Username: Danman
QUEBEC
CANADA
Post Number: 405
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 04:48 pm: |
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The 542 is better no doubt but I am a little surprised you had those types of problems with the BEE as it is not that far off the 542!
Strange! |
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| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 09:08 pm: |
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The 521bee sounded so dark and dull. The Panny is very detail and open. I compared it side by side with an Arcam int. and a pair of Dyns Audience50. |
Silver Member Username: Twebbz
Ann Arbor,
Michigan
USA
Post Number: 213
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 11:07 pm: |
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Mangaged to catch Saturday Audio before they shipped the replacement BEE. I upgraded to the C542. |
