I haven't audtioned yet but I'm going to next week. I have a NAD 317 which is the 1998 2 X 80. It was the greatest integrated of the time as far as I'm concerned. It's still a stellar amp but I want separates for sound purposes as well as upgrades in the future. I'll post after I hear it. I'm hopeful because NAD states that they made a complete overhaul this year. I love NAD but I'm looking for a slight change. The price in the states is so cheap that I'm hoping I love it. I've always loved the NAD / B&W combo which doesn't seem popular with a lot of people, but I like it and in the states, we don't have access to all the great stuff from the U.K. The US is only interested in home theater and they buy rubbish. There's not many importers of good equipment.