Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Technical Questions integrated amp for the M3ti

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if a CD player is plugged into your integrated amp using a digital connection, the player doesn't really matter

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I agree. if a digital connection is used, you don't need to spend huge money on a cd player. most (if not all) modern receivers have DACs built in so you can use a digital connection, but integrated amps don't have DACs, so, since I'm planning on getting an integrated amp, I will rely on the cd player dac and will need a decent player.

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Well... the 50% I'm sure is more aimed towards a full 5.1/6.1 system.

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That's an interesting comment. So does a stereo rig get 30% on the speakers and a home theater gets 50% on the speakers?

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That's an interesting comment. So does a stereo rig get 30% on the speakers and a home theater gets 50% on the speakers?

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Well, it's up to you how much you spend of course, a suggestion is just that. It makes a bit of sense to temper all your purchases - we've all known those guys who buy a receiver pushing 300W per channel, stable to one milliohm, you can arc weld with the thing... but he's got a set of auto 6x9s hooked up to them.

Bren R.

You know that guy, too?

*hijacked topic*

Ahh, hell... Purolator popped by this morning at 8:45 with my Axiom stands and speaker wire, that's what I get for working late last night.

So I'll see them tomorrow instead.

Bren R.

Has anyone used NAD C270 with with their M22ti ?
How does it pair up ? I am considering using it for dedicated 2-channel listening with the preouts from receiver. Thanks.

stevel,

I haven't used the NAD you mention, but the M22s are extremely easy to drive and should perform fantastically paired with your amp.

I wonder if any electronics store has a sign out front that says "Come in and test drive our NADs"...?

Bren R.

Techinically.. its pronounced N-A-D

sorry to be a stick in the mud the 270 is basically identical to the 370 as far as the power amp section goes. it would be a bit overkill i think to buy the 270 for the m22 when you could get something like the 320BEE which would probbly be better, since you dont need soo much power.

Go with the 320BEE that is what I had till I changed it for the new 372 model. The 320BEE is the best in its category and has more power than you think! In short, NAD is the best in its price range to my ears and I tested a lot before buying any of their products.

Thanks danman. Hmmm...I hear you, but now I'm more confused. I was thinking of the C270 in case I would like to upgrade to the M60s or M80s in the near future. In terms of sound quality, is there a big difference between the 320bee and c270 ? Also, I have a receiver, would it be redundant to get an integrated amp ? Thanks.