NAD 916 Amplifiers

NAD 916 Amplifiers 

DESCRIPTION

6 Channel Power Amplifier - 30 Watts

USER REVIEWS

Showing 11-13 of 13  
[Jul 12, 1999]
Mark
an Audiophile

I picked up a used 916 about 9 months ago for about $275. Using it in 6 x 30W mode to feed 3 different rooms (audio only - have seperate home theater system). Sound is fairly typical NAD power amp, warmish and punchy. Front end in use is a Sony CDP-CA8ES and Sony TA-E1000ES preamp (using DACs in preamp). Build quality seems pretty solid - its a heavy unit. There are relays to prevent power-on thump to the speakers. My main listening speakers are NHT superZeros and a small AR S8HO powered sub. The NHTs are very inefficient, and so the sound is a little flat at higher volumes. I have tried bridging to create 2 x 90w setup for the NHTs - it makes quite an improvement. Hard to beat the value.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
[Aug 29, 1999]
Daniel Lofgren
an Audio Enthusiast

I´m using the 916 togheter with the Rotel RSP-966 sound processor and Canton speakers. Instead of bridging the 5&6th channel, I left one obselete in order to obtain a similar current strength on all channels.
I think it sound great, it has that typical soft Nad sound. The 6x30 W power rating is a true understatement, it can be pushed to really decent levels. It has three separate transformers [actually it is three 912´s in one box], and it feels sturdy and well built. All metal, no plastic. Value is great.

A great piece of equipment to start out with when building a home cinema system. For more power, just bridge all channels and get 3 x 90 W, add a two-channel amplifier.

Given the price/performance, I´d like to give this unit 5 stars, minus 0,25 stars for lack of "protection" relays.


OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
[Nov 02, 2001]
Michael
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

warm sound. punchy bass, very versatile.

Weakness:

none too speak of

This is a fantastic amp. With 6 channels and bridgable it gives you lots of room to play around with configurations to get the most out of your speakers. I can't go past that really nice NAD sound, warm and full.

As the other reviewers have said, if you can find it, grab it!

Similar Products Used:

sony, rotel

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
Showing 11-13 of 13  

(C) Copyright 1996-2018. All Rights Reserved.

audioreview.com and the ConsumerReview Network are business units of Invenda Corporation

Other Web Sites in the ConsumerReview Network:

mtbr.com | roadbikereview.com | carreview.com | photographyreview.com | audioreview.com