NAD 270/NAD C350


hi guys
what do you think about adding the nad c270 power added to my c350 integrated amplifier???

or would you go with something else??

same price more or less off course.

thanks
andreas75
Well using the C350 as a pre and the C270 as an amp isn't exactly separates. If you paired a C160 with the C270 you might be right, but I would think a C370 would be pretty much equal to a C350 and a C270, considering the price differential.
Do you want to use the C350 as a pre? Or do you want to add the C270 to the C350 to biamp? I added a C270 to my C350 to biamp my speaks and it works well. I can't say that adding the C270 made a huge difference in my system maybe stronger bass. At some point I plan to buy larger speakers that will benefit more from the C350 and C270 combo. I live in a small apartment and I'm not to able to listen to my stereo very loud. I'm using small two-way floorstanders and the two amps combined is probably overkill. I really never had any intention of adding the C270 to my C350. The C350 is a great amp by itself. but I found a real good deal on the C270 so I went ahead and bought it thinking I might make better use of the two amps down the road. Both amps are great products and I don't regret buying either of them. Because of my living situation and my speakers I'm not sure I've realized the full potential of the C350/C270 combo.
mattman:
and which speakers do you have???

cause i have jm labs cobalts 810 which are floor standing too.
but im planning adding 270 to my 350 as you did exactly for bi amping.

bye.

andreas
I wouldn't do it and would suspect all you would hear is a tad more bass. I added power to my NAD receiver and realized it was a waste. Hardly any difference at all.
I have the Cobalt 816 and I think that they like a lot of power. I had a C350 that I used for a while and it worked ok, but once I upgraded to a bigger amp the sound improved greatly, especially in the bass. Right now I have a Conrad Johnson PV-10B pre and a B&K ST125.2 power amp. I added the CJ first so for a while I was running the CJ as pre with the power section of the C350. But then once I put in the B&K, it was a tremendous difference. Much more weight and authority in the bass, and also a more open, relaxed sound.

I don't know the specs on the Cobalt 810 but if its like the 816, the extra power could make a nice difference.