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Thoughts on New Audio Frontiers

Hello Everyone, I'm seeking information on New Audio Frontiers. They don't have a dealership where I live and my research efforts have yielded sparse results. Any opinions and experiences that can shed some light on this company and their equipment will be appreciated. I'm particularly eager to hear comments on NAF's post-sale service, reliability and value relative to their competition.
phaelon
phaelon OP
1,049 posts
 
My dear pals,
Never mind, forget it. No,no - it's too late now. I went and did it myself - without you - all by myself... Ha!
transl
156 posts
 
I know it's too late, but from my experience with the NAF Legend-II amplifier I can tell you that careful matching with cables and speskers is essential.

Thus, it sounds awful with my Silverline Sonata-III speakers but sounds marvellous with my Nightingale CTR.2 open baffle speakers.

It is excellent with classics, less so with Jazz, and does not "read" poor quality CDs - it becomes constrained and unnatural. With good quality CDs it sounds rounded and full-bodied.
phaelon OP
1,049 posts
 
Thanks for the heads-up Transl. I expect to take delivery either this week or the next. The Nightingales look interesting. I'm also keen to read the responses to Tvad's Audio Note loudspeaker inquirey.
soliver
67 posts
 
Too late I know, but I have had their preamp for about 4 years now, and it has been a great find.

I have compared it against a decent amount of preamps and it is tough to beat, especially a the current asking price. At that price it is probably the best deal going, assuming you don't want lots of bells and whistles.

The phono stage is quite good as well.

Someday soon I will be upgrading amps, and the the 845 or 300B amps form NAF are something I will have to amke sure I get into to my room to ehar before going any other direction.

NAF themselves have been pretty easy to work with over the years.
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