Opinion on NAD C368 bridged with C268?

Sonus Faber Venere 2.5 loudspeakers?

IMO you are doing yourself a disservice with NAD. The latter is mid-fi and a quality build Euro integrated will outperform. In simple terms, something in line with the SF pricepoint strata (or better)

at 89db, they are not inefficient requiring a beast to drive them.

(1) IMO, if your budget permits, I would look for an upgrade with a quality build pre-owned integrated amp in the $2500 pre-owned pricepoint ($5000 new pricepoint strata ) to do them justice. PRIMA LUNA is frequently mentioned as a good stablemate.

The available choice options of contenders and pretenders at that pricepoint strata are large .... try to audition some locally. This is a journey to OZ.... not any fast n’ dirty easy destination exercise.

Your current ROTEL at an MSRP of $1300 is better than the NAD. These stepped up build (and price...) new contenders pre-owned will better the ROTEL and slay the NAD ...not even close. The step-up in audio performance will not be subtle.

(2) Budgets matter for sure. Even If an upgrade option is unavailable now,, in any case, first go get the ROTEL properly analyzed and fixed if possible.
- Live with it FIXED for now , and
- upgrade later as funds permit , and then trade-in or sell the ROTEL.

I used single NAD c368 ( compared it before had bought with A12, A14, CX60, CX80, some Yamaha and Onkyo ), Nad sounded best for me.

Then I bought c268 due to lack of power ( speakers are still budged - debut F6, which needs loooots of power ).

with c368/c268 bridged different system, everything is more then ok ( of course in that price level ), now waiting ( few weeks ) for  new speakers - vela 407.

So for me  this combo is worthy thinking about ..its my opinion  You should check it and decide by yourself.

regards
Michael 

I also just picked up NAD 368 BluOs. I am running PMC TB2i signatures speakers and streaming Tidal Master files. I am general pleased with the sound although I feel it lacks a bit of complexity. Also toying with the idea of adding a NAD C268 and mono blocking. 

I have been seeking advice on the benefits vs disadvantages so this thread is great. From what I have researched it enables a much better dynamic curve your speakers can handle/produce "opening up" your music. My concerns are adding more components to a line can sometimes enter in more chance of interference and distortion. Thoughts?