NAD C320Bee

[Cassy]

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the above amp? For the last 5 years i've used a TEAC 5.1 Receiver, through very old Kenwood speakers. In my quest to upgrade my hifi, i started with Krix Lyrix Gold speakers, which made an incredible difference, absolutely superb speakers...........anyway back on topic, today i received my new NAD C320Bee amp. Ive been told and have read, only glowing reports on this amp (and other NAD products), but I have to say I was disappointed when i hooked it up today. I realise i may just be used to the tones of my other amp, and i've had the NAD running all day hoping that i can adjust to this very different sound, but i cant :(. The beautiful bass from my speakers has decreased, and i seem to be hearing way too much treble, even with it 'flat' and lower. Acoustic guitar notes through my TEAC were so clean and warm, but now sound very shallow and 'tinny'. I've checked and rechecked wiring, moved speakers, tried all settings (there isnt many to try, simplicity is what i wanted).

Before I ring the store and talk it over with them, i'm just wondering if anyone else has this amp or has had any disappointments with similar situations as mine, or any suggestions to try. I feel like im the only person on the planet who doesnt favour a NAD product over my older inferior one :(

Thanks for any help!

[Mark]

Something quick to try..

Try reversing the polarity on ONE of the main front speakers. It might be
out of phase and causing bass cancellation.

Cheers,

Mark

"Cassy" <Cassy.1rswfs@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> Hi all, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the above amp?
> For the last 5 years i've used a TEAC 5.1 Receiver, through very old
> Kenwood speakers. In my quest to upgrade my hifi, i started with Krix
> Lyrix Gold speakers, which made an incredible difference, absolutely
> superb speakers...........anyway back on topic, today i received my new
> NAD C320Bee amp. Ive been told and have read, only glowing reports on
> this amp (and other NAD products), but I have to say I was disappointed
> when i hooked it up today. I realise i may just be used to the tones
> of my other amp, and i've had the NAD running all day hoping that i
> can adjust to this very different sound, but i cant :(. The beautiful
> bass from my speakers has decreased, and i seem to be hearing way too
> much treble, even with it 'flat' and lower. Acoustic guitar notes
> through my TEAC were so clean and warm, but now sound very shallow and
> 'tinny'. I've checked and rechecked wiring, moved speakers, tried all
> settings (there isnt many to try, simplicity is what i wanted).
>
> Before I ring the store and talk it over with them, i'm just wondering
> if anyone else has this amp or has had any disappointments with similar
> situations as mine, or any suggestions to try. I feel like im the
> only person on the planet who doesnt favour a NAD product over my older
> inferior one :(
>
> Thanks for any help!
>
>
> --
> Cassy

[bassett]

you beat me to it.
Nad have a good reputation, I would doubt that , there would be a problem
with the Amp.
As Mark said, check all your connections are round the right way.
bassett


"Mark" <mark@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Something quick to try..
>
> Try reversing the polarity on ONE of the main front speakers. It might be
> out of phase and causing bass cancellation.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Mark
>
> "Cassy" <Cassy.1rswfs@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au> wrote in message
> news:Cassy.1rswfs@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au...
>>
>> Hi all, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the above amp?
>> For the last 5 years i've used a TEAC 5.1 Receiver, through very old
>> Kenwood speakers. In my quest to upgrade my hifi, i started with Krix
>> Lyrix Gold speakers, which made an incredible difference, absolutely
>> superb speakers...........anyway back on topic, today i received my new
>> NAD C320Bee amp. Ive been told and have read, only glowing reports on
>> this amp (and other NAD products), but I have to say I was disappointed
>> when i hooked it up today. I realise i may just be used to the tones
>> of my other amp, and i've had the NAD running all day hoping that i
>> can adjust to this very different sound, but i cant :(. The beautiful
>> bass from my speakers has decreased, and i seem to be hearing way too
>> much treble, even with it 'flat' and lower. Acoustic guitar notes
>> through my TEAC were so clean and warm, but now sound very shallow and
>> 'tinny'. I've checked and rechecked wiring, moved speakers, tried all
>> settings (there isnt many to try, simplicity is what i wanted).
>>
>> Before I ring the store and talk it over with them, i'm just wondering
>> if anyone else has this amp or has had any disappointments with similar
>> situations as mine, or any suggestions to try. I feel like im the
>> only person on the planet who doesnt favour a NAD product over my older
>> inferior one :(
>>
>> Thanks for any help!
>>
>>
>> --
>> Cassy
>
>

[Cassy]

Hi and thanks for the suggestions. The retailer also told me to do that, which i did, there was no noticeable difference either way, another audio guy told me that that may indicate a problem....should i hear a noticeable difference between normal polarity and reversed polarity???

The retailer doesnt seem to think its a problem, but im still hearing better sound through my TEAC. The model of the TEAC is AG-V8500, i picked it up new for $400 around 5 years ago, im certain its not a fancy receiver, by no means NAD quality, but if anyone knows any different, please enlighten me! Maybe i picked up a real bargain back then, hence the better sound now??? Im confused about it all...and waiting to hear from the amp seller as to whats the next move :(.

Any suggestions welcome
Cheers

[ntrewhel]

Cassy wrote:
> Hi and thanks for the suggestions. The retailer also told me to do
> that, which i did, there was no noticeable difference either way,
> another audio guy told me that that may indicate a problem....should i
> hear a noticeable difference between normal polarity and reversed
> polarity???
>
> The retailer doesnt seem to think its a problem, but im still hearing
> better sound through my TEAC. The model of the TEAC is AG-V8500, i
> picked it up new for $400 around 5 years ago, im certain its not a
> fancy receiver, by no means NAD quality, but if anyone knows any
> different, please enlighten me! Maybe i picked up a real bargain back
> then, hence the better sound now??? Im confused about it all...and
> waiting to hear from the amp seller as to whats the next move :(.
>
> Any suggestions welcome
> Cheers
>
>
> --
> Cassy

[ntrewhel]

I have the same amp and I thought it sounded quite OK. In fact I now
use it as a stereo amp as I have upgraded to Dolby Digital.

[Mark]

Hi,

Take the amp back to the retailer, and compare it side by side with their
display unit on the same demo speakers. You'll soon find out if you got a
dud.

Cheers,

Mark


"Cassy" <Cassy.1s2c9k@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> Hi and thanks for the suggestions. The retailer also told me to do
> that, which i did, there was no noticeable difference either way,
> another audio guy told me that that may indicate a problem....should i
> hear a noticeable difference between normal polarity and reversed
> polarity???
>
> The retailer doesnt seem to think its a problem, but im still hearing
> better sound through my TEAC. The model of the TEAC is AG-V8500, i
> picked it up new for $400 around 5 years ago, im certain its not a
> fancy receiver, by no means NAD quality, but if anyone knows any
> different, please enlighten me! Maybe i picked up a real bargain back
> then, hence the better sound now??? Im confused about it all...and
> waiting to hear from the amp seller as to whats the next move :(.
>
> Any suggestions welcome
> Cheers
>
>
> --
> Cassy

[Cassy]

[QUOTE=Mark]Hi,

Take the amp back to the retailer, and compare it side by side with their
display unit on the same demo speakers. You'll soon find out if you got a
dud.

Thats my whole problem, i live 800ks from the nearest retailer...i've had to buy everything on hearsay, reading a lot of reviews, and phone convos with audio people. Auditioning audio gear is the ideal way to find what you really want, unfortunately i am in no position to do that. I will live with the NAD, it is a nice unit, after listening to it, and only it, for a couple of days, i can appreciate its sound....its just that its very different from my TEAC. Thank you for all the suggestions...this is a great forum and i'm sure i'll be asking other things :)
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