Is 50 wpc SS NAD enough to power Spendor SP1?

Need a new integrated for my Spendor SP1.
Like NAD but wonder if 50 WPC solid state is enough to properly drive them.

yashu06-07-2015 9:14pm

veroman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 299 posts 06-23-2015 at 07:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'll take that Johnny...I owned various nad amps and i liked most of them. My point is simply that an 87 db speaker and a 50 watt amp is not the greatest match out of the gate. Thats why i recommended the same approach as you, up the power of the nad.
phasecorrect Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,013 posts 06-24-2015 at 07:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete All depends on room and how loud one listens... Personally I think the Nad would be sufficient in terms of power...most Spendour owners are not Hi volume rocker folks...however... The Type of sound seems to be in question...but try but that wasn't the original question... Fwiw... I have had several Nad integrated S over the years...they are known driving 4 ohm loads and deep "reserve power"... Don't let the 50 wpc spec fool you
loomisjohnson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,941 posts 06-24-2015 at 04:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 phasecorrect. i briefly owned the sp 1/2s and 2/3s and never found 'em particularly hard to drive (they're 8ohm nominal); nad if nothing else can drive challenging loads easily despite their very conservative power ratings. i personally don't buy nad anymore because of bad luck with reliability, but they sound good and oomph was never a problem.