rotel or nad ?

[nads]

it has been a fun read. My 2p.... speakers.

 

[Alec]

For the record, it wasnt aimed at anyone in particular, and was intended in good taste. Drummerman has put in his defence, so ill put in mine: i realise some may have found my comments mildly offensive, but ive not been the only one, and, at the risk of sounding a little childish, i wasnt the first. i also resent the accusation that i weighed in in defense of someone i thought was offended. i weighed in because i was offended. Drummerman redeemed himself well, but it really isnt nice to ask a question and get that kind of response, and it shouldnt happen. Anyway, these things happen, and can then be forgotten, hopefully. it will be by me. I'm off to glew all my belongings to the floor before the aftershock.

 

[Cypher]

I use :

Carnival Silver Plus speaker cable / Chord cobra 3

But that's not the problem. I have used cheaper speaker cables and it made no difference to the sound. I think I'm going to buy other speakers soon. When I used the BR2 the sound wasn't bright or harsh, the RS1 is definitely superior in many areas but I think they are too bright.

 

[Anonymous]

As long as you remember the speaker load of those M5's you mentioned and the fact that they also have a metal tweeter.

 

[Cypher]

I'm also going to try the Kef IQ5SE..........

 

[drummerman]

[quote user="Cypher"]I'm also going to try the Kef IQ5SE..........[/quote]

I'd be amazed if you like them but trying does'nt cost anything.

 

[Cypher]

Are they that bad ?

 

[drummerman]

Diabolical

 

[drummerman]

[quote user="Cypher"]
Are they that bad ?

[/quote]

Its a long time since I've heard the predecessor but I remember thinking what was all the fuss about. It was harsh and unrefined. Perhaps the 'new' model is better but I have yet to hear a good (current) budget Kef. Having said that I think the same of budget B&W's and budget Mordaunt Shorts. Ok for HT, not music.

If you can also listen to Usher's S-520, a small standmount about the size of your current speakers. They would be my choice after the R3's and Epos'es. Very punchy with good bass and a clear, defined treble. Everything your MA's are not but perhaps you like the kefs.

 

[Cypher]

You also recommend to buy NAD baby components. What do you think of the C315BEE ?

 

[Anonymous]

[quote user="drummerman"]
Its a long time since I've heard the predecessor but I remember thinking what was all the fuss about. It was harsh and unrefined.
[/quote]
Agreed

 

[drummerman]

I think you're getting a little confused. The little NAD is fantastic for the money but you already have the rotel. Like I said some days ago, your problem lies (mostly) with the speakers and thats where you will gain the most. Sort that first in the context of what you have (and know well) now and spend the money there. Your speakers can't be good enough. - Then, when you have the money, upgrade the amplifier to something that is a significant step up from your current device.

 

[Cypher]

The problem is that when the RS1 sound good, they really sound good. They are just a little too bright with certain music. Maybe a 'warmer' sounding amp like the NAD will solve this problem a little bit.

 

[drummerman]

No offence but I think we have worn this particular thread out well and truly. I'm sure you sort it.

 

[amarocknrollstar]

I'm a current Rotel owner and previous Nad owner. I'm a big fan of the sound from both but my Nad decided to develop a fault and had to be shipped out. My dad experienced the same problem with his Nad and if you look on ebay there are a number of Nad's for sale with faults. For that reason I would not buy a Nad again in the future. Hope this helps!

Stevie