Nad M33 or something better


Hello all,

I have a pair of KEF Reference 3 (non meta) purchased 2 years ago along with NAD M33 to power them. I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on any other power for these speakers. I like the M33 but I think the Kef Ref 3 might be better with a better amp or integrated amp.

Any help would be appreciated. I purchased the speakers without hearing them with the NAD so I know that was not a great idea. The NAD powers them fine but everything I read about the Ref 3 is they need a quality power amp or integrated amp.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

timeisonmyside11

The m33 is very good quality  and should work well with the KEFs. 
 

It would help to know what aspect of the sound you are not happy with?

I think the bass could be better and I don't know if that is a speaker issue or the NAD?

I most strongly doubt it’s the amp. Kef R3 have pretty good bass for their size and the m33 should be able to drive them to their max, but most any smaller monitor speaker can benefit by properly adding a subwoofer or two. In general larger rooms will always require larger speakers overall to deliver good quality full range bass. Subwoofers help achieve that, especially with smaller speakers.