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NAD vs. MF Amp - best match best choice?

I've narrowed down my choices to match with my PSB tower speakers (X2Ts) between an NAD 375 BEE (same company as PSB) or a Musical Fidelity M3i or possibly used M6i. So basically my price range is $1700 for the M6i used or maybe half that cost for a used NAD 375 or M3i.

Need help choosing!! i could always put more towards an upgraded DAC with the money saved but if the M6i is a large upgrade, then I"ll go with that amp. Looking for large soundstage, good bass control.

Thanks for your advice!
kansas400
kansas400 OP
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Ok, thank you and did you mean 'wider' sound or 'whiter' for the MF? A wider soundstage would be priority for me over other criteria. Thanks!
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
No, whiter rather than darker.

Cheers George
david12
1,454 posts
 
Both are excellent choices and I think, good value for money. I don't agree with George, that MF amps are etched. They are not soft, but certainly not etched. I would go for the MF myself, but as I said, you can't go wrong with either and both are pretty reliable.
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mapman
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Based on my exposure to PSB, NAD, and MF to date, I would lean towards NAD and agree in general with George's description of the general sound of NAD versus MF, though I think NAD is the more distinctive sound more so than MF being particularly etched or detailed.
timlub
2,039 posts
 
Well, I guess this is what you get when you ask for opinion... a cluster...
Overall, I'd take Musical Fidelity. I've certainly never thought of them as etched ...meaning slightly harsh or grainy in any way... On the other hand I do agree that the 375BEE is a fine product... I recommend that you go back 10 to 15 years and look at feedback, forums and reviews starting with the A3CR, A3.2CR and work your way forward to the M3i M6i..... The good news is that you are looking at very nice pieces that will perform well regardless of your choice of MF or NAD.
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