By: Onard
In reply to <a href="https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/nad-c-316bee-v2-integrated-amplifier/#comment-159299">Onard</a>.
Hello Ian,
Thank you for reminding me about Q acoustics, I did hear the 3020i bookshelf speakers through an NAD316 a while back and remember being impressed;)
Will give them a try, and will look for a Wharfedale supplier in Toronto area.
As always thanks again to you and all at ecoustics.
Cheers,
O
By: Ian White
In reply to <a href="https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/nad-c-316bee-v2-integrated-amplifier/#comment-159299">Onard</a>.
Oni,
Wharfedale or DALI would get my vote over the Sonus faber.
Q Acoustics 3050i is also a sleeper product that really benefits from a more precise and incisive amplifier.
I have used a pair for over 3 years with the NAD and you wouldn't think that it would work -- but it's quite special.
Ian White
By: Onard
In reply to <a href="https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/nad-c-316bee-v2-integrated-amplifier/#comment-152846">Onard</a>.
Hey Ian,
Time for a speaker upgrade for my Rega Elex mk4, any suggestions?
I remembering hearing and being impressed by Sonus-faber Lumina II a while back. They are 4 ohm speakers? would the rega have enough power to drive these efficiently? Finding that the Rega is very precise in mids and highs so probably looking for something warmer and with a bit larger woofer than current Dali Spektor 2?
My budget is $2000 Canadian. Any input would be truly appreciated.
Cheer's
Oni
By: Pier
In reply to <a href="https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/nad-c-316bee-v2-integrated-amplifier/#comment-156835">Ian White</a>.
Depending hoe the ac polarity is,this amp sounds quite different.
The one position gives a wider, maybe smoother and for sure a rather dark sound with lower lows is my favorite.
Thanks Ian
By: Ian White
In reply to <a href="https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/nad-c-316bee-v2-integrated-amplifier/#comment-156834">Pier</a>.
Pier,
I have not tried any Marantz yet on them, but have used Croft, Rotel, NAD, Vincent Audio, Cambridge Audio, and Yamaha.
I love the NAD with these speakers. It's my favorite combination.
Best,
Ian White
By: Pier
In reply to <a href="https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/nad-c-316bee-v2-integrated-amplifier/#comment-98504">Ian White</a>.
I use on daily basis the same amp with q 3050i.
Have you ever tried them with something like marantz pm 600x ?
Love your honest reviews.
Thanks
By: Onard
In reply to <a href="https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/nad-c-316bee-v2-integrated-amplifier/#comment-148204">Ian White</a>.
Hey Ian,
Quick update, I auditioned the Rotel A14MkII and new Rega Elex MK 4 at home. I went with the Rega and am very happy;) (thank you BBR)
I may be in the market for speakers in the future but the sound improvement over my old system makes both sets of current speakers perform better than ever.
Thank you again for all your work on these reviews!
Cheers,
Oni
By: Domingo Dela Cruzj
Sir Ian follow up question, Is the NAD C316BEE V2 a good match for ELAC DEBUT 2.0 b6.2? Thanks.
By: Ian White
In reply to <a href="https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/nad-c-316bee-v2-integrated-amplifier/#comment-151865">Jojo Dela Cruz</a>.
Jojo,
Completely different sounding amplifiers. The NAD has more power and a brighter sounding presentation.
It really depends on the speakers on the other end.
Ian White
By: Jojo Dela Cruz
Is NAD C316BEE V2 better amp than REGA IO?