In addition to those previously mentioned - holds it's own with ancillary equipment above it's price range.

Previously mentioned...

This is a follow-up to my previous post (the one immediately following this one), and would like to add a few more comments. Since my initial review I have upgraded my CD player to the NAD C542, and acquired a Technics SL-BD2 turntable w/ a Grado Blue cartridge (using the NAD PP-2 phono pre-amp). With each addition, the C320BEE continues to improve in all areas - lows, mids, highs, imaging, etc. The biggest improvement I've noticed came from the addition of the turntable. If you really want to hear what an amp is capible of, there is no better way than to listen to it with a good turntable. If you've never heard vinyl or forgotten how good it sounds (especially compared to CD), what are you waiting for? People may see a lack of a phono input as a weakness, but I don't believe it is. The addition of one would have increased the price for those who have no use for it, making that a weakness. NAD's phono pre-amp is relatively inexpensive and worth the cost/savings if you need/don't need it. Also, I still haven't heard the buzzing noise from the power transformer as other reviewers mentioned, reinforcing my belief that the issue has most likely been addressed by NAD (my unit is now 7 months old, and has a grey power button instead of green).

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Previously mentioned...

Straight forward, no non-sense design. Very user friendly (if you read the manual). More than enough power to fill any normal room. Sound quality that will cost significantly more to improve upon Remote Control

It's not the McIntosh set up I wanted, but I'll keep playing the lottery. I don't think the following are weaknesses, but others may- 1 set of speaker binding posts No subwoofer pre-out Volume control a little jumpy from remote at low levels (I still have to get up once in a while to adjust the volume, oh well)

I have had this Int Amp for almost 3 months. It replaces a NAD 304 Int Amp that I bought when I was in college. The only reason why I upgraded was because the 304 doesn't have a remote control. Basiclly, I thought I was spending $350 for a remote and a slight upgrade. The upgrade has already proven to be very significant. In my opinion, the c320bee does just about everything right. It plays very clean distortion free music. It doesn't sound like it's being forced to try to do something it's not capable of. High's mid's and low's all sound very clean, natural, and uncolored. No one range overshadows the other, and there is no weak range in the sound. In other words, it is a well rounded, neutral amp that simply reproduces material extremly close to its source. The unit is only rated at 50 watts per channel, but these 50 watts go a very long way. My 304 is rated at 35 watts, and it put my college room mate's 100 watt Kenwood reciever to shame. It was somewhat louder, and a hell of a lot cleaner. He would always say "there's no way that thing is only 35 watts". The c320bee is a couple of steps up from my 304. As for build quality it seems to be solid. I don't have the transformer buzzing like others have stated (my power button is black, not green, maybe the power supply was updated?). Everything seems to feel the right way -binding posts, rca's, power cord, etc all seem to not be going anywhere any time soon. I don't think I'll have any problems getting 10+ years out of this amp. On the down side...If your looking for sound fields (or what ever that "hall", "stadium", etc. crap is called), shiny brushed aluminum knobs, fancy lights, etc., this is not the amp for you. The amp gives you $400 of sound and build quality, and nothing else (which is fine with me). If you are looking for great, straight forward, clean sounding music, you have to give the c320bee a serious listen. Even if you plan on spending significantly more money, this may very well make you question why. My System - NAD c320 bee Intergrated Amp NAD 523 CD Changer PSB Image t55 Speakers Monster Interlink 400mkII Interconnects Monster XP Speaker Cable

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NAD 304 Intergrated Amp, various mass market junk. Auditioned the following extensively (salesmen started to hate me coming in all the time and not spending money)- Rotel RA-02 and 10?? Int Amps, Arcam A65.

Clean sounding even when it's cranked. Very simple looking and very easy to operate.

Remote volume buttons can be rather sensitive at times. Depends on the recording levels of the CD's.

This review is for the NAD C320BEE. I have had this amp for two years now and am still as impressed as when I first bought it. The detail and depth of the is absoultely awesome. I started off by running my Totem Mites(see review) off this amp but have added to my system lately. If you're looking for a simple yet great sounding system, there's no need to look any further than the 320BEE. Whether it's a for an office or to be used as your main system, I'm sure you'll be more than satisfied. This amp will sounds good whether you listen to your music at average/normal levels or if you like to crank it. Switching from input to input is not a problem. The remote is pretty simple to operate, though the volume buttons can be a little sensitive at times. For the money, I don't think that there really is a better bang for your buck ($450 Can.) Unless you're trying to fill a big room (20 x 30) you really don't need much more than this little gem. Its sound is very non-fatiguing in any way. I can honestly say that I've never got tired listening to it. Though my family has told me on numerous occassions to turn it down!!! I really can't say enough good things about this amp or about NAD in general. Fortunately for me I've never needed to use their service department. Which I'm sure is very good too. As I said earlier, I've upgraded my system lately (added a NAD C270 and using the 320BEE as a preamp for now until I purchase one. More than likely going to be the NAD C160. I also upgraded my speakers to the Totem Sttaf's and all I can say is WOW!!!

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System consits of: NAD C320BEE Int. Amp NAD C270 Power Amp (soon to add a C160 Preamp) NAD C521BEE CD Player Totem Acoustic Sttaf's Rotel Tuner Kimber Kable 8PR Speaker Wire Audioquest interconnects.

Overall good quality and superior quality where it matters most. Unbeatable value for money. Solid build. Good selection of inputs/outputs. Good remote.

Slight imbalance in channel levels at very low volumes. Volume adjustment could have been a little less sensitive especially with the remote.

After an initial burn-in period this amp sings. Lots of reserve power. Warm clear amplification and superior quality where it counts. Combines well with my PSB's. Excellent headphone output to drive my Grados.

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Natural sound, plenty of power, good for almost any kind of music,... Heaven for entry-level listeners and very good for anyone else who likes natural sound. For that price of course...

You can forgot any weakness for that price. Well, maybe look, because it looks very simply... But, it not incommodes me.

This is best amplifier for that price. Even for a little higher price... Sound is full of energy and some kind of enthusiasm. It brings a lot of details, of course for that price. It has a plenty of power, so you can use it in almost any room. One word said, it sounds natural. It sounds very good with any kind of music, specially with acoustic instruments. This is definitly amp I recommend to anyone who wants excellent sound for bargain price.

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Great sound (& functionality) for the money. A great entry to the hi-fi arena; well worth the small extra cost compared to lesser mass market stuff! Even includes a decent headphone jack...

Sounds best at moderate to high levels; a little uneven at very low volumes. Remote volume selection is too coarse, esp. at low levels. A little large & ugly for a 50W integrated amp.

Great sound (& functionality) for the money. A great entry to the hi-fi arena (or, in my case, a great way to start a 2nd bedroom system); well worth the small extra cost compared to lesser mass market stuff! Even includes a decent headphone jack (missing from most higher-end equipment)... It's hard for me to get excited about this product now, after upgrading twice (Audio Refinement Complete, followed by Bel Canto Evo 2i Gen I) and hearing very noticeable improvements each time. But those upgrades were relatively costly, so this amp is still a no-brainer at its asking price! I recently recommended it to my cousin (for his 1st system besides a horrible Sony boom-box), and he absolutely LOVES it.

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good sound for the price, high current supply capacity, much more power that than the informed

look, but is no problem for me because i like design simplicity

This is a nice sound amplifier for a nice price! I was open the box and connect it replacing my previous Technics a/v receiver and the difference was amazing! The first action i was performed was to disconnect the equalizer... it's not neccesary with this system...

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