NAD C 275 Bee

...and another thing...

The Sopra's are listed as 8 ohm speakers, but have a minimum of 3.1 ohms impedance.

...or two...

Each NAD setup I've had has had a piece which failed and had to be serviced.  My last NAD setup was their "Masters Series", and the  SACD transport failed and needed to be replaced, the display on the integrated amp went dark.  Before that I had an NAD CD player and receiver, one channel went out on the CD player, the other on the receiver.  Before that I had an NAD receiver and the volume control would dramatically change the channel balance at different volumes.  Too bad, because I really enjoyed the equipment and its sound.  No problems since I switched to McIntosh equipment.

Some good feedback; thanks. Doesn’t sound like the NAD will be a good option. My understanding of this amp was that it really provides the power much above its 150 wpc. PS. My pre-amp is a VTL 2.5, so I get plenty of warmth. I really loved my MC252, but I thought I could try and save some money - I also move every few years and the 100lb amp is a pain. @gochurchgo - any recommendations on amps that ’thrive’ at 4ohms that are affordable? I believe the Mcintosh was 250 at 4 & 8.

I’m not opposed to used in good condition.

I have to defend NAD. I've had several NAD pieces over the years and all have been dependable and sounded great.

" I have to defend NAD. I've had several NAD pieces over the years and all have been dependable and sounded great."

I too have and had very reliable NAD pieces but also have read the reliability nightmares from other owners.  I guess with NAD it is just luck of the draw.

Bill

Just saw Audio Advisor has the Vincent SP-331 on sale for $1K. I think its a steal at that price for any amp that does 150wpc@8 ohms and doubles to 300wpc@4 ohm and has tube input stage. Its built very solid and sounds excellent. It drives my MLs with ease.