it's a nice amp,different presentation to the cambridge as its not to upfront but not slow either.i've always liked nad gear its well made and sounds quite neutral for a budget design.don't be put off by a 4 star product as clare has said in an earlier post a product with 4 stars may be better suited to a paticular system but if your thinking of buying the nad have a listen first you may not like like it,some don't some do.good luck,gregory.