Opinions on NAD please


Is anyone excited about the new NAD M66?   Ive been considering it but dont know much about the brand. 

sandrodg73

NAD makes really good entry level gear (to high end audio). Not a bunch of extra functions you don’t need, but solidly built, and constructed for good sound quality. I gave a friend of mine one I had over 35 years and it sounded much better than what he had.

 

My only comment is that putting all those functions in one box introduces many compromises. Today a good quality system will be made of separate Streamer, DAC, Preamp, and amp. However many folks are now using integrated amps, which are a preamp integrated with an amp, so only three components. If you think you may be interested in pursuing a good system I would consider at least separate Streamer, DAC and integrated amp. NAD and Rotel have a number of good ones. The more you spend the better they will sound. This will greatly facilitate upgrading as well… you can do one piece at a time.

Here are some highlights! It's much more than just the pre-amp section of the current M33. Are you planning to match it up with the M23 Power amp?

  • WAY more than just an M33's pre-amp section
  • Ultra-precise resistor-ladder control circuit
  • Flagship ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC and
    ES9822PRO ADC
  • Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH) circuit eliminates digital inter-sample peak clipping distortion
  • Full Dirac Live + Bass Control + License included for 4x Sub Outputs
  • Four balanced (XLR) and four unbalanced (RCA)
    subwoofer outputs - for a 2.4 system!
  • Low output impedance + very high output voltage wired front headphone amp ¼" (6.3mm)

I’ve had an M33, which was outstanding, and currently have a NAD C700 which is in my bedroom system, and is also outstanding.  Had the M33 for about a year then downsized and sold it for near what I paid for it. Zero problems with either, great very neutral sound, you will hear all of what’s on the recording, but not harsh or edgy as some Class D amps have been in the past.

Thanks guys

Kevtekav, if i end up buying it i would use it with my Anthem mca325 gen 2 3 channel amp which powers my Paradigm 120h 's. 

I own a 3155 integrated amp, bought as a demo in 1984, in use constantly since. I had it checked out in 2018; the tech said it "looks like new inside". Best-value piece of gear I have ever bought, new or used.