NAD c272 / 1155 replacement ?

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Hi all . I've used everybody else's topics for a long time so thought it about time I joined.

Basically I have a Nad c272 (150w) power amp from 2008 and a elderly (1984?!) Nad pre amp . The pre is falling apart but still performs ok. I recently bought some kef r500 speakers. Everybody told me to try the Nad c162 with the c272. I did and to my ears it was cold and despite being detailed the bass had evaporated .

My question is what do I replace my pre or both amps with? Budget £1200ish. I like a warmer , perhaps bass heavy sound. My gear = Audiolab 8200cd , rebuilt Rega p3 (inspire re build) with gold ring 1042.
 

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Mercurys_cat said:
Hi all . I've used everybody else's topics for a long time so thought it about time I joined.

Basically I have a Nad c272 (150w) power amp from 2008 and a elderly (1984?!) Nad pre amp . The pre is falling apart but still performs ok. I recently bought some kef r500 speakers. Everybody told me to try the Nad c162 with the c272. I did and to my ears it was cold and despite being detailed the bass had evaporated .?

My question is what do I replace my pre or both amps with? Budget £1200ish.  I like a warmer , perhaps bass heavy sound.   My gear = Audiolab 8200cd , rebuilt Rega p3 (inspire re build) with gold ring 1042. 

And the c160 id of thought bass would not be an issue. The amp is a power house.
Are the speakers new? Did you demo them before buying. Bass on the r series is controlled and maybe you were used to a more flabby bass?
 

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hi and thanks for the reply. The kef r500 bass is deep and controlled with the 272 power and my ancient 1155pre. It was when I changed to the newer c162 that all bass evaporated . As the 1155 is falling apart I was hoping for a replacement to both or just the pre. Cheers . Ian
 

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Mercurys_cat said:
I was hoping for a replacement to both

Hi,

if you decide to replace both I'm interested by your C272.

I was to buy => this one <= but I was on holidays and my internet connection failed.

I can offer you £200 including shipping to France. It's my best price because I'm not a rich man.

Thanks for reading.

Eric
 

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I suggest the Arcam A29, which seems to fit your criteria. There is also the Rega Elex R, Musical Fidelity M3si, Peachtree Deco 65, Creek Evo 50A, or possibly Croft Integrated.
 

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Thanks for the suggestion . A dealer told me the only musical fidelity amp the r500 would work well with is the m6si which is a lovely amp I'm sure but a bit over my budget. Anybody know what the Marantz pm14 s1 is like?
 
Mercurys_cat said:
Thanks for the suggestion . A dealer told me the only musical fidelity amp the r500 would work well with is the m6si which is a lovely amp I'm sure but a bit over my budget. Anybody know what the Marantz pm14 s1 is like?

And did he just happen to have the said M6si in stock? ................ I think the world needs to know. :)
 

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Al ears said:
Mercurys_cat said:
Thanks for the suggestion . A dealer told me the only musical fidelity amp the r500 would work well with is the m6si which is a lovely amp I'm sure but a bit over my budget. Anybody know what the Marantz pm14 s1 is like?

And did he just happen to have the said M6si in stock? ................ I think the world needs to know. :)

yes indeed he did!
 
Mercurys_cat said:
Al ears said:
Mercurys_cat said:
Thanks for the suggestion . A dealer told me the only musical fidelity amp the r500 would work well with is the m6si which is a lovely amp I'm sure but a bit over my budget. Anybody know what the Marantz pm14 s1 is like?

And did he just happen to have the said M6si in stock? ................ I think the world needs to know. :)

yes indeed he did!

What a nice honest dealer he is eh?
 

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I've seen one going for £1600 . Having listened to its little brother in Hereford yesterday im not sure I would like it. The s1000 sounded thin and boxy in the mids . I quite liked the Marantz pm14 special edition .that ticked a lot of boxes for me except the price!
 

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