NAD Integrated Comparison

While I have not used the 320bee, I have owned the C720bee which to my understanding is a 320bee with a tuner. As the upgrade bug hit, I added the C272 power amp but still used the pre-amp in the C720bee. Then when the prices fell, I ended up sending the C720bee to my brother and I purchased the C162 pre-amp instead.

I'm new to this hobby and my ears don't pick up on the same details as most of the members of this forum. However, moving to the C162 pre-amp made an improvement to the sound that I could hear immediately. I hate to use these words because I think they are over used to a point, but the 'sound stage' really opened up in my system with the C162 and had more 'depth' to it.

I've not compared the C162/C272 combo with the C372 so I can't comment on that integrated. If the pre-amp section in the C372 is the same as the C162, then I think you will find an improvement with the C372.

Hope this helps.

I owned an older NAD monitor series reciever which I liked alot. Since, I have owned gear from CJ, Aragon and McCormack. Presently I am listening to a NAD integrated amp-C355BEE. The preamp/amp is very good. Not up to the McCormack gear, but surprisingly close. I beliee the new stuff is manufacturerd in China so NAD is able to pack higher quality parts than it other wise would be able to do. Also, the unit has some trickle down technology developered for NAD's M series, which I have not heard but is supposed to be excellent. I got the 355 used for $350-so its really a good deal. If you need more power, you can get an add'l amp and bridge them both into mono-a very good set up. The biggest drawback for me using the NAD is the binding posts wont accept spades-only bare wire or bananas. If however, you can swing a piece from Plinius, I would definiately go that route!! Much more refined. Good luck.

NAD 372 is better than 326BEE in terms of bass definition at lowever volume due to more wattage.

NAD 372 is just a bit better than 326BEE in terms of transparency but you have to pay a few hundreds $$$ more for that improvement.

I have used my 326BEE to drive my GF's Dynaudio DM 2-10 and JBL S-38 with ease. IMO, the NAD 326BEE is very refined, noticeably more refined than its predecessor 320BEE.

I like the newer 326BEE more after I replaced the cheap factory metal bars with the Audioquest Copperhead Preamp jumper cables.

Your Dynaudio Contour 1.3mk is probably not efficient and will not sound as loud as my GF's Dynaudio DM 2-10 or my JBL S-38.

And thus you may want to get the 372 or its replacement 375 to make your Dynaudio Contour 1.3mk sounds good at any listening level.

I talked to Dynaudio and they recommended me the NAD 372 for my GF's Dynaudio DM 2-10 and indeed they sound great together.

If you have more $$$, by all means, get a better amp.

My preferences for Dynaudio speakers are either NAD (low-fi) or Sim Audio (real hi-fi)

I purchased my 326BEE based on a review of another kind fella here.

So far, I am content with my purchase. For $400 plus sales tax, you have a no BS amp with several discrete components inside and 2 separate power sub pre-outs to boot which is a nice feature IMO (for movie watching if you do not live in an apt)

This amp however has no phono stage which has not bothered me since I don't have a vinyl collection.

My only critic of the 326BEE is that it comes with a smaller toroidal transformer than its predecessor but with my efficient JBL S-38, I think the 326BEE is more than I need to really rock the bedroom. I am thinking about selling my Totem Storm (light use less than 18 months of ownership) Anyone wants one:-))

I have not fully run my 326BEE in yet. Will report when I get there.