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Amp pairing for Nad m51 and focal 816w speakers

Hi, I just purchased a nad m51 second hand, and recently purchased focal 816w speakers. Any suggestions on amp to use? Wires are acoustic zen matrix reference 2 interconnects and basic speaker wire for now but I have option to get acoustic zen holograms or satori and acoustic zen tsunami power cables at great deal for the nad and whatever amp I get. Please assist with amp pairing suggestion. Thanks
shogun22
foster_9
1,638 posts
 
No suggestions but this fellow used a Musical Fidelity A5 and seemed to like the pairing. You'll need to translate the page.

http://www.htforum.nl/yabbse/index.php?topic=100788.0
zd542
5,339 posts
 
I had an A5. Depending on your taste, it may work, but I wouldn't even consider it unless I could try it in my system first.
shogun22 OP
8 posts
 
I like the nad m51 a lot as preamp, thinking I will just get a amp like parasound a21.

Nad m51 to parasound a21 to focal chorus 816 with acoustic zen wires. Anyone have experience with this combo?
topten
74 posts
 
Sell the NAD M51, buy the NAD C375BEE, replace the stock jumpers with the Cardas jumpers.
shogun22 OP
8 posts
 
My system is only for digital playback from laptop. I just got the nad m51 to be usb dac and I liked it so much as a preamp that I've decided to keep it simple and just add a amp, so no plan to sell it. I don't think I need an integrated anymore, just need a nice amp

I've been going back and forth on amp to add. I'm stuck between rotel 1552 mark 2 or parasound a23. The focal chorus 816w speakers are rated 40-200 watts but are easy to drive, so either amp would be ok I'm just wondering which one would sound better with my setup. Any other comparable amps to consider along with the rotel and parasound?
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