NAD C 298 Power Amplifier With Purifi Eigentakt Amplification

[Jedi77]

I don't have the technical knowledge you guys have, layman's terms is far more my cup of tea lol, perhaps one day i might read up on audio science and get educated,
appreciate the advice/information
Cheers

 

[Moustache]

I have the choice to purchase a NAD M22 v2 or NAD C298 for the same price, and I'm not sure which to pick. Help please!

 

[Jedi77]

Go with the m22, it will be far more musical

 

[Moustache]

Go with the m22, it will be far more musical

Thanks. I will also watch movies, but I assume both are up for that task?

 

[Jedi77]

Just my opinion

 

[Jedi77]

Yes both equally so regarding movie's

 

[Chagall]

Just my opinion

Just a thought...If I have nothing of value to post, I would wait for what other, more experienced, members have to say and learn.

 

[Jedi77]

Well, having just returned a c298 (not my cuppa tea) and listened to a m22 v2 in my local shop, I thought I would share my opinion, not based on readings you can not hear, but what you the human ears can hear (mine anyway) like i say it's an opinion, I've heard Amplifiers that measure not the best but sound great (to my ears) cheers oh wise one (no worthy).

 

[Chagall]

Well, having just returned a c298 (not my cuppa tea) and listened to a m22 v2 in my local shop, I thought I would share my opinion, not based on readings you can not hear, but what you the human ears can hear (mine anyway) like i say it's an opinion, I've heard Amplifiers that measure not the best but sound great (to my ears) cheers oh wise one (no worthy).

Opinions don't matter much. Take your anecdote...you didn't like an amp in your room with your speakers. Then you went to the shop and listened to another amp, in a different room with presumably different speakers and music. That led you to advise a new member that one amp is more "musical" than another but "both will work fine with movies".

Now tell me honestly what do you think that opinion is worth?

 

[boXem]

M22 input stage is more refined than the one from the C298.
Nicer case, nicer build too.
My opinion is that your get more amplifier for the same price with the M22.

 

[Jedi77]

Well i took advice from a member on here. Advising to go with the c298 over an inferior measuring amplifier (roksan blak) what a huge difference, one sounds good and accurate(c298)... but can not play musical if it tried, have you heard a cymbal on the c298 or for that matter the nilai? No decay equal sounds unnatural , I'd rather lose a bit of transparency, so that it sounds like actual music. Home cinema is different won't matter as much.

 

[SIY]

Well i took advice from a member on here. Advising to go with the c298 over an inferior measuring amplifier (roksan blak) what a huge difference, one sounds good and accurate(c298)... but can not play musical if it tried, have you heard a cymbal on the c298 or for that matter the nilai? No decay equal sounds unnatural , I'd rather lose a bit of transparency, so that it sounds like actual music. Home cinema is different won't matter as much.

None of that is a function of the amplifier.

 

[Moustache]

Thanks for the help. I'll go with the M22 then. I wasn't sure if the 298 contained any newer tech that'd outperform the older M22, but if they're all the same, then M22 seem like the better deal.

 

[ENG]

I have both NAD C298 and M22v2 and subjectively cant’t here any difference. The M22 have more power (300w. 8 ohm) which I need to drive my Wharfedale Jade 5.

 

[Moustache]

I have both NAD C298 and M22v2 and subjectively cant’t here any difference. The M22 have more power (300w. 8 ohm) which I need to drive my Wharfedale Jade 5.

Thank you!

I have an old NAD C275BEE. I’m sure a lot has happened since then, but perhaps reusing that is the best option until it craps out.

 

[Svend P]

Thank you!

I have an old NAD C275BEE. I’m sure a lot has happened since then, but perhaps reusing that is the best option until it craps out.

Not really. Look at the NAD 2200 review.

NAD 2200 Vintage Amplifier Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of a refurbished and upgraded NAD 2200 stereo amplifier. It was bought by a member, sent to QuirkAudio to be fully updated and then loaned to me. The work that Peter has done is exemplary. The inside looks brand new! I have repaired hundreds of...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[Moustache]

Not really. Look at the NAD 2200 review.

NAD 2200 Vintage Amplifier Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of a refurbished and upgraded NAD 2200 stereo amplifier. It was bought by a member, sent to QuirkAudio to be fully updated and then loaned to me. The work that Peter has done is exemplary. The inside looks brand new! I have repaired hundreds of...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Oh, so not much has happened... Then I'll save my money. Thank you!!

 

[Fa11en.Universe]

Hey
Have a question about implementation C298 into my system.
Right now, I have:
Stereo integrated amplifier - NAD 375BEE
Speakers - Canton Ergo RC-L w/ black box

• Power handling (nominal/music): 200 / 350 Watt
• Efficiency: 89.7 dB/1W/1m
• Frequency response: 18 - 30.000 Hz
• Transitional ranges: 300 / 3,500 Hz
• 4 Ohm

Would I get profit by adding C298 as power amp to my 375Bee as preamp?

 

[Svend P]

Would I get profit by adding C298 as power amp to my 375Bee as preamp?

No

 

[Angsty]

No

To elaborate, the preamp section of the 375BEE is possibly noisier and more distorting than the amplifier section, if my experience with the C272 is an indicator. You may get better audible performance using a lower THD+N preamp with the 375BEE amplifier section.