Nee Lewman
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Yes I am. They don’t glow blue. It’s also got a walnut wrap which fits my mid century modern/wood everywhere vibe. I’d also say NAD is not a status symbol.Aren’t you the guy that has a retro NAD with meters?
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Mather
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Aren’t you the guy that has a retro NAD with meters?
Nee Lewman
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Why is that hobbit in a phone booth?
Mather
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Get the FUCK outta my head.
Angsty
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My whole stack used to be NAD. I’ve got nothing but love and respect for the brand, so don’t take my ribbing the wrong way.
Nee Lewman
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Never would I ever!!!
Angsty
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I hear that classic Mac blue and green complements classic VPI walnut quite nicely.
Mather
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Omg you bitch.I hear that classic Mac blue and green complements classic VPI walnut quite nicely.
I'm going to the audio show in two days and if I get out of there without mortgaging my house it will be a miracle. You just shush with this shit...
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Melt Face Molly Drop
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Last I checked NAD stands for Not A Dickmeasuringcontest
AnthonyI
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Way back in the day I was a big "matched separates" kind of guy, but over the years it's like, there are too many great companies making very cool gear to put all your equipment eggs in one basket and not try new things
Joe Mac
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Way back in the day I was a big "matched separates" kind of guy, but over the years it's like, there are too many great companies making very cool gear to put all your equipment eggs in one basket and not try new things
Yes and different brands means you can tailor your sound. Maybe some nice tubey preamp with a solid state power amp to give a bit of grunt, for example.
AnthonyI
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I'm enjoying that combo, although the Chinook is only 4 tubes
Angsty
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Yeah, "matched separates" is the analog to a three-piece suit versus a business sport coat and slacks. It's of a particular era.Way back in the day I was a big "matched separates" kind of guy, but over the years it's like, there are too many great companies making very cool gear to put all your equipment eggs in one basket and not try new things
With that said, I have a Bryston phono, preamp and power amp - all with black faceplates. Very 1990's.
I'll take my top hat, frock coat and spats and will amble off now...
LiamGallaghersBucketHat
Go on, geezer.
If was going to an audio show, I would look at the Macs
Melt Face Molly Drop
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Angsty
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I wouldn't jump at it. Despite their longevity, 50-year-old Macs would still require some updates, like new caps, to perform at spec. Even then, the specs are not amazing: Total harmonic distortion: 0.25%; Damping factor: 13 on the power amp.
Newer Mac gear would be my preference. Besides, who buys a tuner these days?
Jbraswell
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Looks very cool. No idea about pricing.
Melt Face Molly Drop
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Makes sense. The tuner I’d keep around for looks. I’m in no hurry to upgrade.
