You don't need the extra wattage. Typical listening levels for most systems are just a few watts. The rule of thumb is 10X the average power to handle dynamic peaks.
Yamaha NS 5000 w/ NAD M33
Currently driving my brand new Yamaha NS 5000's with my new NAD M33. (and they sound relatively well paired!)
I am considering adding an NAD M23 (200w) and bridging it with the M33 (200w)
*but concerned it may be destructive to my new LS 5000's, (nominal 200w; max 600w)
Curious as to other more experienced users/dealers thoughts. Thank you.
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The NAD is class D (bad nad). The class d emperor never had clothes with certain types of speakers. Return it and get a pair of Schiit Tyr monoblocks ($3200) + a Kara preamp for the under 5k price bracket to do that speaker justice. It will let you see the special something about this speaker. After that, you could end up spending ~ upwards of 20k to beat the schiit and still doubt if you got 'the wallet's worth or not (from time to time). |
You would be much better off with a higher quality amplifier then more power class ass d is very precise and articulate but misses some of the warmh and body of a conventional class a ab amplifier
We are an nad dealer so we have direct experience with your gear
Dave and troy AUDIO INTELLECT NJ NAD DEALERS
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I agree with @jasonbourne71 and @erik_squires you don’t need more power!😎 Mike |
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