I'd be surprised if you need more power, but consider room treatment. Dampening extra reflections can really help the bass bloom.
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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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 |
I’ve owned the NS-5000s for about a year now and have tried them with the Yamaha A-S3000 and now my current amp, the Mola Mola Kula. As you’ve observed, they definitely like power to help with dynamics and bass control. I’m not familiar with the NADs, but if you like the general sound profile, then bridging may make a lot of sense by giving you the added headroom. There’s a lot I love about the Kula, but I was still wanting more dynamic range. Given my room constraints, monoblocking wasn’t an option and I really needed an all-in-one unit like the Kula. I recently added a sub, however, which significantly helped the lower frequencies (obviously), to the point where I no longer feel wanting for greater immediacy/speed. Depending on your setup and room, that may be an easier solution for you. |
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