I have similar opinions to you about the C356BEE. I have it hooked up to a pair of Q150's with a Thorens TT. The sound is incredible and it is my daily driver with my TV. The kef uni q series pairs up really nice with this.
Mine worked flawless for 5 years and 2 months until the remote did not work (right after the extended warranty was over) The infrared receiver died all over sudden. Does anyyone know what a fix will cost approx. and which part needs to be exchanged.? Other than that it is a beautiful amp, though now I run a rega in my first set up for the right portion of PRAT. Thx for any advice on the defect which a bunch of 356 users seem to experience.
Great review! I remember back then you also had a sugden amp and noticed you have moved away from it. Did you prefer the NAD & Audiolab over the Sugden?
1. Sugden a21se 2. 6000a play/ cambridge azur 851a/ arcam solo music mk2 / sa20 3. nad c 356bee 4. technics su-g700 5. the rest I had at home Maybe I did forget some amps
You could have downloaded the schematic of the NAD to find out that it is nothing special (in fact, it is a poor design with some good features). If you want a proper class-AB amp, just go for Yamaha. Other than that, you very quickly arrive in Audiophoolery. If nothing else, look in the PA section or go fully inwards DIY PASS or class-D like Hypex. All those < 200W class-AB are about the same, give or take on the power supply - the rest is design foolery.
I have a C-352 and despite owning more prestigious amps this still sees regular use. NAD's of this era are so easy to live with.
Is it not too shrill as described by people?
@@psysword It's not shrill at all! Bought a fully recapped one recently and it sounds incredible.
You are so right , I happen to grab A used one locally and wov … it’s an amazing amp ..
I reckon it sounds better with the "tone defeat" on. I got the NAD BEE and the Audiolab 6000A! Got two good amps that are too good! 😅
Mine shines when I crank it! NAD is good for cranking! 😅
I have similar opinions to you about the C356BEE. I have it hooked up to a pair of Q150's with a Thorens TT. The sound is incredible and it is my daily driver with my TV. The kef uni q series pairs up really nice with this.
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience
This is really nice amp. I have one for 2 years and I love how it sounds. Recently I bought a pair of Focal Aria 906 K2 and the match is just great.
I had the C326BEE with Elac BS184 speakers, replaced the amp with the C368. So like you NAD and Elac my favorite brands.
You get all the good stuff. Excellent :)
Great video again .
The price had been 799 in its later years if I remember well. Used unbeatable for its price.
It hasn't got a phono stage.😢
Mine worked flawless for 5 years and 2 months until the remote did not work (right after the extended warranty was over) The infrared receiver died all over sudden. Does anyyone know what a fix will cost approx. and which part needs to be exchanged.? Other than that it is a beautiful amp, though now I run a rega in my first set up for the right portion of PRAT. Thx for any advice on the defect which a bunch of 356 users seem to experience.
Great review! I remember back then you also had a sugden amp and noticed you have moved away from it. Did you prefer the NAD & Audiolab over the Sugden?
1. Sugden a21se
2. 6000a play/ cambridge azur 851a/ arcam solo music mk2 / sa20
3. nad c 356bee
4. technics su-g700
5. the rest I had at home
Maybe I did forget some amps
1:10 *SU-G700 MKI
What are the hight of your speaker stands thanks.
White 60cm
Silver 70cm
@@DigitalPhilosophers is there a reason behind having two different heights.
@@NaveedKhan-bs1sc depending on the speaker I use either or
What's the price on this?
Used 200-300€ depending on the connections included e. g. DAC
@@DigitalPhilosophers thanks so much
You could have downloaded the schematic of the NAD to find out that it is nothing special (in fact, it is a poor design with some good features). If you want a proper class-AB amp, just go for Yamaha. Other than that, you very quickly arrive in Audiophoolery. If nothing else, look in the PA section or go fully inwards DIY PASS or class-D like Hypex. All those < 200W class-AB are about the same, give or take on the power supply - the rest is design foolery.
I have a general dislike toward the Yamaha brand. Is there any other good AB class amp?