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OUTLAW RR2150 vs NAD C 326BEE sonic differences?

I own an NAD C 326BEE with a pair of Sound Dynamic 300ti speakers which sounds pretty darn good but the NAD has no phono. I wonder if the OUTLAW RR2150 would be a step up in sound quality. I do not want to spend the money just for the phono option and take a sideways step in sound.

Has anyone compared these two amps? Even a comparison with a NAD 320 or 325 would be helpful.

If anything I would be looking for more high end 'open' quality and/or inner detail.

thanks for any info / tips

Phil
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philjolet OP
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thanks Rich,

very useful information.

Sonically the OUTLAW RR2150 and NAD C 326BEE must be neck and neck.

Actually I have a vintage tuner (Sansui TU919) so that part is not really my interest. I was hoping the Outlaw would be a solid step up in sound quality from the NAD and it has more power and phono as well for roughly $250 more in price used.

It could have been fun but I will look elsewhere.
muzikat
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I should have said I owned the rr2150 and have owned a NAD 375BEE. Not quite the same, but NAD. I have owned many other NAD products, including receivers and CD players.
The NAD is a bit "warmer" if that is to your liking, it is mine. Also the volume control on the Outlaw, by remote is a bit finicky, a little touch goes a long way.
I like simplicity in my components, which is NAD. But as mentioned above, if the goal is a one box solution, then the Outlaw is a nice piece. Sound wise you would not gain, IMO
jl35
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Many phono preamps at low prices that are as good as the Outlaw's built in one. Very happy with my Parasound phono pre. Agree that as integrateds the NAD and Outlaw are similar. I have had numerous quality problems with NAD.
tbromgard
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Get a NAD pp2. Easy recommendation. It will match your current NAD amp and its only 3" x 5" so its easy to place.
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philjolet OP
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Muzikat, I have kicked around the idea of buying a 375BEE I have presumed it would be better than the Outlaw hands down (maybe I have read too much into the reviews). Also interesting that the Outlaw has a touchy volume control, because I do not like the NAD control - too jumpy.

"Sound wise you would not gain, IMO" thanks for your input.

thanks JI35

Tbromgard good call, a small box may do.
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