Having just left Richer Sounds and noticing that they have the sole right to sell Cambridge Audio I was wondering how it affects the price and quality? Take for example the CA 540 V2 Amp priced at £250, is it comparable with the new NAD C326BEE priced at £325. In my experience of Sole franchise retail outlets you are able to charge a premium for your goods as opposed to a multi franchise outlet having manufacturers competing against each other. Just throwing it out there with interest really. Both Amps I note have been awarded 5 Stars at some point........
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Curious - Nad C326BEE vs Cambridge Audio 540 V2
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I was also under the impression that CA was exclusive to RS, but these guys also seem to be trading:
http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/AV-Selector_?_sid=666231502&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14&_pgn=2
More expensive on the 540A you will note. The location is listed as North Lanarkshire.
http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/AV-Selector_?_sid=666231502&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14&_pgn=2
More expensive on the 540A you will note. The location is listed as North Lanarkshire.
matthewpiano
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Something is not right there. Richers are the exclusive UK outlet for Cambridge Audio. I wouldn't buy their kit from ANYONE else in this country.
matthewpiano
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Alan Arnold:What do you think of the CA vs the NAD?
Well, IMO, the NAD C325BEE was far better than the Cambridge 540A V2, so I would expect the C326BEE to be better again. I've not heard the latest NAD though.
Well, IMO, the NAD C325BEE was far better than the Cambridge 540A V2, so I would expect the C326BEE to be better again. I've not heard the latest NAD though.
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matthewpiano:Alan Arnold:What do you think of the CA vs the NAD? Well, IMO, the NAD C325BEE was far better than the Cambridge 540A V2, so I would expect the C326BEE to be better again. I've not heard the latest NAD though.
Pretty much the same. Not heard the most recent incarnation of Nad, i would certainly believe the 540 couldn't draw a beed on the Nad.
Pretty much the same. Not heard the most recent incarnation of Nad, i would certainly believe the 540 couldn't draw a beed on the Nad.
So sounds like the moneys on the NADs for want of a better phrase! ÿInterested in anyone elses opinions. ÿHas anyone upgraded from CA to NAD and never looked back?
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See the latest (May) issue of WHF where the NAD C326BEE comes out top of the group test against Marantz PM6002, Rotel RA-04 and Yamaha A-S700. (And a five star 'first test' result in the April issue.)
Okay the group test did not include the CA-540 V2 but it gives you an idea how seriously this new NAD amp is being taken.
Okay the group test did not include the CA-540 V2 but it gives you an idea how seriously this new NAD amp is being taken.
Yeah I read that. ÿProbably part of the reason for the post I guess. ÿLooks like a nice bit of kit. Could sound nice with a pair of B&W 365s as part of a budget set up maybes....
Alan Arnold:anyone upgraded from CA to NAD and never looked back?
Me. Jump in, the water's great!
Me. Jump in, the water's great!
''Has anyone upgraded from CA to NAD and never looked back? ''
i changed from the CA 540a V2 to the NAD c320bee (2nd hand rom fleabay), never looked back! the NAD is far beter
i changed from the CA 540a V2 to the NAD c320bee (2nd hand rom fleabay), never looked back! the NAD is far beter
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