Speaker recommendations for NAD

Regarding the C325BEE vs the C352: though I own the C325BEE and don't listen particularly loud, I've owned more powerful amps (100 watt Jolida and Marantz) and know what I'm missing in terms of headroom and, to some extent, low end frequency extension. The C325BEE keeps up pretty well, but its bass is lacking. Unfortunately I wasn't able to audition the C352, but I understand it does have a bit more oomph and that its sound is a bit more neutral than the C325BEE, which has some (largely pleasing) coloration (previous NAD amps I've owned suggest this assessment of the 352 is probably true). Mine was a budgetary call, and I do think NADs are a strong value no matter how you cut it. If you can swing the C352, it might be the more lasting value.

First, whatever speakers you choose, isolate them from the wooden cabinet with Bluetack or some other material/method. I would also isolate your amp and especially your source from the cabinet to keep vibrations from the speakers from fowling the signal upstream. Many posts on this subject can be found on Audiogon, but sorbothane dots are a cheap and unobtrusive place to start.

I would consider these speakers to go with your amp and CD combo:

B&W 685 and CM1
Era Design 5
Quad 12L (cousins of the Wharfdales but better in every way)
Dynaudio 42
Dali Icon 2

Wharfdales are nice and the new generation of Diamonds are much better than the very decent 8's which I own. But they are vinyl and I assume that you are looking for something that doesn't embarrass your cabinet and room while mating well with NAD stuff and sounding like music. Each of these speakers sound like music, have their own personality, and could be used close to a back wall if necessary. Each should be driven OK or well by the 352 depending on the size of your room. Try em.

OK, birds have nothing to do with it. I meant "fouling".