Hi all,
Perhaps a unusual request for advice as the two alternatives are not very easily compared, but here it comes:
I am looking for a “new” power-amp to match my NAD 116 pre.
Today I am using my vintage Citation 12. Sounds OK but I would like to upgrade. I have two options:
1. A NAD 216 used unit in the same series as the pre. Closing in on 30 years with the normal recap coming up. A “old-school beast” with a expected total price tag of about 4000 Swedish crowns =400 USD
2. A brand new NAD C268 unit with a list price in Sweden of close to 1000 USD. Class D, good measurements:
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/f...-review.14287/
and a 3-year warranty.
Now, what do you think that I should do? Go for the new unit or the oldish and prepare for some soldering-time?
Best regards//lasse
Stockholm, Sweden
Perhaps a unusual request for advice as the two alternatives are not very easily compared, but here it comes:
I am looking for a “new” power-amp to match my NAD 116 pre.
Today I am using my vintage Citation 12. Sounds OK but I would like to upgrade. I have two options:
1. A NAD 216 used unit in the same series as the pre. Closing in on 30 years with the normal recap coming up. A “old-school beast” with a expected total price tag of about 4000 Swedish crowns =400 USD
2. A brand new NAD C268 unit with a list price in Sweden of close to 1000 USD. Class D, good measurements:
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/f...-review.14287/
and a 3-year warranty.
Now, what do you think that I should do? Go for the new unit or the oldish and prepare for some soldering-time?
Best regards//lasse
Stockholm, Sweden
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