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Thread: NAD 315bee integrated amp |
    
Silver Member Username: Unbridled_id
Chicago
Usa
Post Number: 189
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Monday, June 04, 2007 - 06:23 pm: |
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Looks like NAD has a new integrated amp.
http://nadelectronics.com/products/hifi-amplifiers/C315BEE-Stereo-Integrated-Amp lifier |
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 4879
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, June 04, 2007 - 10:06 pm: |
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Looks like a nice little amp. Appears to be only available in Europe. |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 10534
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Monday, June 04, 2007 - 10:44 pm: |
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Uh, it looks just like every NAD integrated amplifier that has been built for the last thirty years. What makes it "look like a nice little amp"? |
New member Username: Buzzy
Post Number: 2
Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Friday, June 08, 2007 - 06:22 pm: |
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"Uh, it looks just like every NAD integrated amplifier that has been built for the last thirty years. What makes it "look like a nice little amp"?"
You could *@*#ing look and see for yourself. But I'll help you out.
For starters, because it just like every NAD ...
It's actually much smaller, though, so if you are looking for a modest amp for a bedroom etc system, it fits better. That is, if you want an amp that might actually fit on a bookshelf to go with your bookshelf speakers. |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 10555
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Friday, June 08, 2007 - 07:08 pm: |
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*@*# you! |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 4901
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Friday, June 08, 2007 - 07:12 pm: |
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Low profile like the Rega, Naim, and Bryston integrated. I like the look of the older NAD integrated's and this reminds me more of them than their more recent releases. I didn't say that it looked like it sounds good Jan...lol! |
Silver Member Username: Sun_king
Leeds,
West Yorkshire
UK
Post Number: 374
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Friday, June 08, 2007 - 10:28 pm: |
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It looks cute. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 4907
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Friday, June 08, 2007 - 11:17 pm: |
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See! |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 7536
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, June 09, 2007 - 08:45 am: |
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Cute?
The neighbors baby is 'cute'.A puppy is 'cute'.
WTF would we call anything if we didn't have 'cute'?
The specs say a 'conservative' 40w, and a headroom of 100w, with the factory(!)
Vigne, watch the language! |
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 4908
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, June 09, 2007 - 08:59 am: |
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"The neighbors baby is 'cute'.A puppy is 'cute'."
If you say so...I'll take the amp. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 7538
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, June 09, 2007 - 09:15 am: |
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Art, ain't your gear 'cute'? |
Silver Member Username: Sun_king
Leeds,
West Yorkshire
UK
Post Number: 375
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Saturday, June 09, 2007 - 11:23 am: |
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Small things are often referred to as 'cute' - big things aren't. Babies and puppies etc fit into the 'small things' category. FYI that's the first time I've used the word 'cute' in ages! |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 4910
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, June 09, 2007 - 01:06 pm: |
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It is Nuck..... |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 7541
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, June 09, 2007 - 03:28 pm: |
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And ain't I cute!!! |
Silver Member Username: Mike3
Wiley,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 422
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 09:31 am: |
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I'm not seeing NAD linking to this thread anytime soon...
LOL |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 10566
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 10:04 am: |
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Probably 'cause it contains the word "*@*#". |
New member Username: Buzzy
Post Number: 4
Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 - 12:58 pm: |
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With a name like NAD, they might not care.
Anyone heard any news on this? Earlier in the year there was talk of announcing it as available in the US at CEDIA. |
New member Username: Buzzy
Post Number: 5
Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 - 01:04 pm: |
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By the way ... pdf file on it
http://www.audioproducts.com.au/APGNZEnduser/PDFs/NAD/C315BEE.pdf |
New member Username: Buzzy
Post Number: 6
Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 - 01:07 pm: |
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Well, I can't figure out how to edit a post, so here's another.
It doesn't seem as small as I'd thought, given that they have this imaginary concept called "net dimensions" that doesn't include all the parts that are attached to it ...
Net Dimensions (W x H x D)
Gross Dimensions (W x H x D)*
Net Weight
Shipping Weight
Gross Dimensions include volume knob / speaker terminals / connectors / feet.
Note: Installers should allow a minimum clearance of 2 - 4 inches for wire management.
Net Dimensions: 17 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 9 1/2”
(435 x 70 x 242mm)
Gross Dimensions: 17 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 11 1/2”
(435 x 80 x 292mm)
Gross Dimensions include volume knob / speaker terminals / connectors / feet. |
Bronze Member Username: Nout
Post Number: 97
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Monday, September 24, 2007 - 10:32 am: |
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But it is indeed a handsome fellow!
Just like Art said it looks more like the older models.
But why did they change the color of the power button with their models the last couple of years?
I liked that green button much better.
And is it my imagination or did they change the hue of the grey a bit?
With recent models the grey color seems more balanced towards (an ordinary) black-grey compared to previous models which had a more distinctive and much more appealing blueish grey tone.
Oh well, I may need to calibrate the colors of my computer screen... |
Silver Member Username: Sun_king
UK
Post Number: 433
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Sunday, September 30, 2007 - 10:14 pm: |
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Yes, the battleship grey colour seems to resemble black now and I'm with you on the green power button, it was distinctive and quite cool IMO. |
Silver Member Username: Unbridled_id
Chicago
Usa
Post Number: 203
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 11:02 am: |
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"And is it my imagination or did they change the hue of the grey a bit?
I actually spoke with NAD concerning updates on the 2-channel line. I didn't get any information on that, but I did ask about the change in color. I was told all products now will be in the black(ish)color, the grey is going away. I don't know why, as it will look a lot like many other companies products. Perhaps it was the best they could due as I don't see them putting on 1/4" thick aluminum face plates. |
Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 2385
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 11:56 am: |
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It has been very favourably reviewed just recently in HiFi News. Admittedly, Ken Kessler reviewed it so when he says it's a giant killer of epic proportions, it just means it might be a bit good...and might even be bad, given Ken's preference for things that don't time...
I get the impression it is a little slimmer than the 325BEE though.
Regards,
Frank. |
New member Username: Buzzy
Post Number: 7
Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 09:40 pm: |
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They've posted that review at the NAD site if anyone wants to read it:
http://nadelectronics.com/reviews/hi-fi-news-reviews-C315BEE |
Bronze Member Username: Hawkbilly
Nova Scotia
Canada
Post Number: 55
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 07:40 am: |
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I find many reviewers spend far too much time discussing how much power and drive a NAD amp has at its relative price point. I'd rather read about the sonic signature, tonal accuracy, and ability to reproduce music with integrity.
And for this manufacturer and every other, I'm always interested in what makes this product different. What's new under the hood, architecturally speaking. What were they trying to accomplish with this amp that they hadn't accomplished before. IE why come out with a new model at all ?
I guess that's why Stereomojo is my favorite place to read reviews. Their web site is horrible to navigate (although a new one is coming), but I really like the content. And, it's where you can get information on brands a little off the beaten path (ie not Rega, NAD, Naim, CA, etc) which are well hidden gems sometimes. |
Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 2477
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 02:33 pm: |
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Chris,
Why should they divulge their secrets?
Regards,
Frank. |
New member Username: Buzzy
Post Number: 8
Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 04:41 pm: |
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Now on sale at AA, it seems, maybe elsewhere. $349.
https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NAC315BEE
A good large scale photo there |
Bronze Member Username: Hawkbilly
Nova Scotia
Canada
Post Number: 69
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 04:42 pm: |
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Hey Frank, I don't think what most of them divulge are secrets. Most reviewers pop the top and have access to the guts anyway. I just find it interesting to read about what they see. I don't understand much of it entirely, that's for sure, but it's still interesting.
And you'd think a manufacturer would be more than glad to talk about their own product, but hey, maybe I'm just talkin' crazy again. |
Bronze Member Username: Hoanghai2k
Melbourne,
VIC
Australia
Post Number: 31
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 05:21 am: |
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what is the meanning of...*@*#...??? |
New member Username: Y2krinku
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 04:43 pm: |
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I have a 35 W + 35 W (at 8 ohms) floor standing Rank Wharfedale speakers. They have a 12 inch woofer , 5 inch mid range and 1 inch dome tweeter. Will the NAD 315 BEE drive it? |
