Almost Great (NAD C370)

Member Name: RogerP

Product:	NAD C370
Date:	09/06/02 (2530 review reads)
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Advantages: Powerful & weighty presentation, Versatile, Easy Bi-wiring

Disadvantages: Looks won't suit all, Misleading Input Labelling, Bi-wirers should note that amp defaults to 'A SPEAKERS' only on switch on

This amp is possibly the best I've owned. It's nicely (if boringly) presented, weighty and assured. I can find nothing negative to say about the way it amplifies a musical signal. In short, NAD have a real winner here. Why then do they spoil everything with misleading packaging? There are 7 line inputs on this amp, two of which are labelled 'CD' & 'Disc' respectively. The problem lies in the term 'Disc'. To anyone over 40 the term 'Disc' means vinyl (yes folks, there was music before the silver disc!)and the prospective punter can be forgiven for making the assumption that this kit has the necessary pre-amplification for MM and/or MC cartridges. Yes, I know about NAD's policy on this subject on their lesser amps BUT, given that this is their top-of-the-range integrated amp, and given the fact that the front panel carries both 'CD' & 'DISC' inputs, I think the labelling is downright misleading. The 'DISC' input should have been labelled 'AUX2' or similar and one tape circuit should carry the 'TAPE/MD' tag. SO, if you're looking for a powerful, load friendly amplifier capable of seeing you through several equipment upgrades then look no further. But be warned: if you are a vinyl fan, then be prepared to shell out more hard earned dosh to aquire a head amp of sufficient quality. I think messrs NAD need to think about this aspect of their products a little more thoroughly.

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