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Best amp for NHT Classic 3

Hi all,

I'm new here. I don't know much about amplifier. I'm looking for an integrated amp or amp+preamp for my NHT Classic 3 and SW10 subwoofer. This set is for listening to the music only. The following are my preferences:

-Price under $1,000 (used/new)
-Phono input
-Second Pre-out for my subwoofer

That's about it. I saw NHT Power 2 is selling here. Is it a good amp for the music? Many people said NAD is a good choice to go for, but I just want to hear what you guys think. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thank you...
trinnatee
robertvgupta
1 posts
 
what did you end up getting? i just hooked my classic 3's up to a new creek 5350 and love the way they sound. before, they were hooked up to an old marantz 4430, and the sound was very bright and forward - the creek is mellower for me.
keithr
1,306 posts
 
an old Citation amp would be PERFECT with the 3s. you really need 250 watts/side
oakland_stan
2 posts
 
I am using Rotel 1075 amp (125x5) with a Marantz SR6003 as my control unit. Sounds great!
hockeyd52
6 posts
 
I'm not sure about the best amp as various system variables affect your results. I do agree with several folks here that you need a high current amp with the 3's. I use either a Threshold Stasis 3 breathed on by John Hillig of Musical Design or a stock Rotel RB-980BX.
jimbojrjb
54 posts
 
i'm a little late to this thread as usual, but i just picked up a pair of 3's and hooked them up to my Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum and wow!!! Silky smooth with everything in spades! And that is with the EL34's @ 55 watts, not the KT90's at 90 watts. Amamzing speaker!
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