|   Help me choose between NAD and Audio Analogue Puccini | afg
Jul 13, 2001 8:51 PM | | I currently own a NAD 317 and am thinking of upgrading it. I am looking at two amps i.e NAD350 and Audio Analogue Puccini. I have not yet heard the former but have heard that it is value for money. I have breifly heard the Puccini but I will require a more detailed hearing. I want some advice from you'll as to how do these amplifiers stack against each other and againts its competition in this price range. Your comments will be highly appreciated. |
| re: Help me choose between NAD and Audio Analogue Puccini | Jake.
Jul 14, 2001 8:36 PM | | Afg, I think those are both decent Amps. However, I feel they're a little too refined for my taste. In other words, you might find that there sound is a little sterile and the highs could be a bit rolled off. You might want to read the thread below on the Roksan Kandy which is another fine, value British amp that has a dynamic sound and puts out a LOT more power than the two you mentioned. In addition, it's exterior is beautiful unlike the NAD, but I guess that is all subjective. I also like the Arcam85 but this does run a pretty penny, thanks.
Jake |
| What's wrong with your existing amplifier? | Norm Strong
Jul 15, 2001 1:30 PM | | It must lack something or you wouldn't be thinking of "upgrading" it. |
| What's wrong with your existing amplifier? | afg
Jul 15, 2001 8:09 PM | | Nothing majorly wrong with the NAD317. Only that on the Puccini, there was less electronic glare. The piano and voices sounded more natural, which I liked. It was also more smooth. The bass however, was weak. But I don't mind that as I generally do'nt listed to a lot of rock/pop.It is more of instrumental stuff. |
| I've never heard the expression "electronic glare" | Norm Strong
Jul 16, 2001 10:04 PM | | In fact, I'm having a tough time imagining it. I'll settle for, "I'm sure I can tell the difference between the Puccini and my existing amplifier without peeking, and the difference favors the Puccini."
If that's the truth, go ahead and buy the Puccini. I would not advise risking a substitute. |
| I've never heard the expression "electronic glare" | afg
Jul 17, 2001 12:28 AM | | What I meant was instruments like the Piano were souding a bit electronic compared to the AA. That's all.Thanks for your advice anyway. |
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