The Best Amplifier We've Ever Measured? - NAD M23

[Dhos4094]

I added my listening impressions of the M23 to the test report and turned it into a review and republished:

NAD M23 Stereo Amplifier Review

The NAD M23 is a 200wpc stereo amplifier utilizing the SOTA Class D Purifi 1ET400A to push the envelope of performance and efficiency. Is this the best amplifier we’ve reviewed in our 25 year history?

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How is this over primare a35.2?

 

[everettT]

How is this over primare a35.2?

Beats it handly, from lower distortion to having a better wideband response. The Primare isn't horrible, but not technically as good.

 

[Dhos4094]

Beats it handly, from lower distortion to having a better wideband response. The Primare isn't horrible, but not technically as good.

I picked up the primare a35.2 and a35.8 to run with my perlisten speakers since I’ve seen that amp being used a lot with them. Now thinking after seeing this go with nad?

 

[Golfx]

I picked up the primare a35.2 and a35.8 to run with my perlisten speakers since I’ve seen that amp being used a lot with them. Now thinking after seeing this go with nad?

Maybe go with a purifi or hypex class d. Best current bench measurements.
Look at Buckeye, Nord or March.

 

[everettT]

I picked up the primare a35.2 and a35.8 to run with my perlisten speakers since I’ve seen that amp being used a lot with them. Now thinking after seeing this go with nad?

That's up to you,i t's possible you don't hear a difference but if you want piece of mind, there are several manufacturers that run better speced amps

 

[Dhos4094]

That's up to you,it's possible you don't hear a difference but if you want price of mind, there are several manufacturers that run better speed amps

I’m happy but I know purifi/hypex class d are great choice and better options out there.

 

[everettT]

I’m happy but I know purifi/hypex class d are great choice and better options out there.

Honestly you shouldn't notice a negligible difference but if you're after the last bit of piece of mind, there are several implementations of the Purfi and NCore X modules that meet that need and many at a .much cheaper price.

 

[Dhos4094]

Honestly you shouldn't notice a negligible difference but if you're after the last bit of piece of mind, there are several implementations of the Purfi and NCore X modules that meet that need and many at a .much cheaper price.

Then might worth just sticking with what I have. Picked them up new for half price.

 

[Funnychap]

Honestly you shouldn't notice a negligible difference but if you're after the last bit of piece of mind, there are several implementations of the Purfi and NCore X modules that meet that need and many at a .much cheaper price.

As much as I love my Parasound 2125v2, my upgrade to the NAD C298 amplifier sounds even better, C298 is the little brother to the NAD M23, Purifi Eigentakt Class D in a mixed use music 2.2/movies 7.4.4 sys

source=Apple Music lossless

My video:

 

[Dhos4094]

My setup is for movies

 

[everettT]

As much as I love my Parasound 2125v2, my upgrade to the NAD C298 amplifier sounds even better, C298 is the little brother to the NAD M23, Purifi Eigentakt Class D in a mixed use music 2.2/movies 7.4.4 sys

source=Apple Music lossless

My video:

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