moving away from a Nait 5

[plastic penguin]

That's still out of my budget I'm afraid. I was hoping to stay under £1000. Any other suggestions? Is the nad c370 inadequate for for my speakers?

Then look at the Electro PI-1 that I linked to, which is under £1k and would do a reasonable job. You could also look out for an ex-dem Musical Fidelity M3i, and since they have brought out the new model, you might get a new one for under £1k.

EDIT. PP's link to the M6i is much more what you need.....try to find the extra money if you can.

They're going cheap.

 

[CnoEvil]

Check out Electro's post here (No.11): http://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/advice-what-amp-would-suit-me

 

[Vladimir]

Beautiful Accuphase E-303x on ebay co uk.

No affiliation.

 

[gianni78]

Do you reckon the c370 would struggle? Even if I pair it with a valve preamp?

 

[gianni78]

Or maybe a power amp?

 

[CnoEvil]

Do you reckon the c370 would struggle? Even if I pair it with a valve preamp?

Rick has answered this question.

There is no need to go to the expense of a Valve Pre, as the Nad is an Integrated amplifier.

 

[CnoEvil]

Or maybe a power amp?

I believe that the MF M6i that PP has linked to, is the best option. The 102/2 is still a Reference level speaker (the early 90s equivalent of the 201/2 which costs £3k) and deserves decent amplification to shine.