A quick look at the NAD C700 Streaming Amp. Is it good? Kind of. Watch and see.

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A quick look at the NAD C700 Streaming Amp. Is it good? Kind of. Watch and see.

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Thank you to my friend John for loaning me this unit. The NAD C700 is a decent product. It's feature set is very good. It's form factor and layout are also very good. Blue OS is ok. The unit is held back by it's sound quality. It is a bit to "Class D" for my tastes. At $1500.00 it is a good value if you like the way it sounds.
NAD C700 $1499.00 amzn.to/4cwqba9
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Пікірлер: 47

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

@fredcrook8228 2 ай бұрын

I don't stream music and have no plans to do so but I do like having a look at the tech. You explain things extremely well and I'm confident I could put this unit to work if I streamed. 😊

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate that.

@abxaudiophiles 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful piece!! I am a big fan and supporter of the Synergy that can be had from AIO's... :) cheers Ed! Well done sir..

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend.

@Feliciano12v 2 ай бұрын

I enjoy your reviews, especially when you make comparisons and recommend certain speakers with electronics.

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I appreciate that!

@stevezeidman7224 2 ай бұрын

Great job, Ed. Honest review of a well featured product.

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend. See you Sunday?

@stevezeidman7224 2 ай бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi you bet.

@Simon_Hawkshaw 2 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your perspectives and equipment reviews. Gives us all an honest insight into equipment available today.

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. I do appreciate it.

@jim010109 2 ай бұрын

Would be a great starting point. Then later down the road get a external amp. I'm happy to see it has pre amp out. Great review.

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim. BTW, thank you for being a channel member. I really do appreciate it.

@paulmarr6949 2 ай бұрын

Great video! I like the depth of your reviews.

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@michaeldina1103 2 ай бұрын

Excellent review thank you sir!

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@ewoutbuhler5217 2 ай бұрын

No ChromeCast is a miss for me and todays Class-D should be much better, thanks for your look into this unit!

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. It has an ok feature set but does fall a bit short in some aspects i.e., no Chromecast and honestly the Blue OS and the streamer section is not up to snuff. I appreciate your comments.

@ewoutbuhler5217 2 ай бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi thanks for your reply! I would compare this to a Wiim Amp. I know it's a fully different price/quality range as the NAD. My application has a lower HiFi requirement. I use it in my kitchen with built in speakers in the ceiling alcove above the counter. It's not ideal in placement. However, just for our everyday radio listening or introducing the kids (or the parents 😁) to some music it works great. This is the spot we hang out the most and I must say, the Wiim Amp is VERY useable for this application and as such by far the most used piece of audio gear used in our family.

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

We do a similar thing. When we built the house I installed in-walls and in-ceiling throughout the house. I used to have an HK rec'vr in almost every room to run them. Now I have some Ayima amps with blue tooth and we just stream from our phones or tablets. So I totally understand what you are describing. Thx.

@bobcresswell5031 Ай бұрын

Been saving my pennies to upgrade Node to M10 v2 but announcement of c700 v2 looks interesting. The unit would be in a cabinet so the lack of a touch screen wouldn’t be an issue and is something paid for but not used. This would save me quite a few pennies. I have B & W 606 speakers. I like the brightness and treatment of the top end so, after your comments of this model, will be sure to audition before pulling the trigger.

@OldGuyHifi Ай бұрын

That's great. I am glad you got some decent info from the video. Advance word on the C700 V2 is positive. Better overall performance. Thanks for your view and comment. Good luck with whatever you choose.

@DrNoahBoddy004 Ай бұрын

A S U P E R B ! assessment of this Gorgeous C700. NAD should be justifiably proud of its Generosity of feature-set items in this unit! My (Personal) approach in highly recommending the C700 starts with ENTIRE System cabling, which WOULDN’T BE one red cent above $2400. the lot! And as for Sound Quality, heavy use of those tone controls, crossover points, and App Eq’s (along with extensive cable research, should yield more high-end “Masters Series” sound. Along with system building, (just like everything else! A very highly rated Power Conditioner could definitely jack performance to MS levels!) In this, DUE DILIGENCE pays off! High Flags! for NADs C700!

@genehammond7239 2 ай бұрын

👍👍

@tpn8402 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review! Are you planning to review the Marantz M1?

@OldGuyHifi 6 күн бұрын

Not at this time. I don't have any contacts at parent company Sound United. I wish I did. Thanks for tuning in.

@Norman-bone13 2 ай бұрын

I prefer Cambridge Audio streamers for sound quality & and simplicity for user.

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

I completely agree with you. They just don't have an all in one at this price. EVO75 is a bit more money with a bit less connectivity but, if it is like the EVO150, it would walk this NAD on sound. Instead of this unit I would get a AXR85 and an MXN10 and be don for about $1K. Thanks for coming back to the channel. I appreciate it.

@Norman-bone13 2 ай бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi I just got my first integrated amp a few months ago. I’ve always used receivers in the past. I got the Cambridge Audio CXA61. Didn’t really need an amp, but wanted to pair a British amp with British speakers that are new to me also. I wanted that “British Sound”, and I must say I really like the rig. It suits my tastes for listening to music. I do want a streamer, and the AXN10 or MXN10 are about what I would spend for a streamer. Thanks for reviews and interaction. 👍🏼😎🎶

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

@@Norman-bone13 I can't recommend the AXN10/MXN10 highly enough. They sound fantastic. I like the fact that it is Cambridge's in house developed system based on Linux. So no worries about obsolescence. They are still supporting their streamers from 10-12 years ago. I think that is a good indication of their dedication, I know that Cambridge has "open" box & "B" stock units on ebay for $329.00. Let me know what you decide to do. Thanks so much.

@Norman-bone13 2 ай бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi Thanks bro. Yeah, I watched a couple of your videos on the Cambridge MXN10. I considered it an enthusiastic, glowing review. Your take helped me in my decision process. You had me at sound quality and ease of use & simplicity. I got my CXA61 as an open box deal for $509. I couldn’t pass. I’ve seen the MXN10 for $399 as open box deal. I just have to save for it. I don’t buy stereo gear on credit unless it’s an interest-free deal w/time limit. I’m old and music has always been a major part of my life. It’s nice to be a as Levi discuss this stuff with another devotee. My two best friends I could discus this stuff with have passed in past two years. By the way, I enjoyed your SkyLabs visit. I’m a subscriber to them also, and really like their vids.!’ve considered a road trip to visit them too, but it’s not practical for me now. Thanks for the platform. Hope you get to review the Super Dentons. 👍🏼😎🎶

@Brian_Romska 2 ай бұрын

Cool, good job, thanks Ed! Hopefully we’ll get some more Spotify playlists soon? I’ve done a free trial of Amazon music, not really diggin the interface and it makes my iPhone heat up and shuts down the app. I’m just gonna stick with Spotify and hopefully they’ll offer hi-res soon 😂

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

I have put the call out. Fingers crossed. I didn't care for Amazon at all. I do Tidal & Qobuz. I do have a Spotify account that I share with the fam. I am not very optimistic about hi-rez on Spotify. Although that could be part of the reason for the recent price hike. IDK.

@LencoTB 23 күн бұрын

Are you planning on reviewing the upcoming C700 v2 and especially the room correction feature?

@OldGuyHifi 23 күн бұрын

I am not sure Lenbrook would send me anything after that review. Honestly if you want room correction then spend $150.00 on a WiiM pro and use that. It is essentially the same tech as the NAD scheme. I must be honest and say I am not a big DSP proponent. My room is well treated and was designed from the get go to be acoustically neutral. Thanks for the view and comment.

@bobcresswell5031 4 күн бұрын

Considering M10 v2 or more likely C700 v2. Interested in how eARC works. I know its purpose, I am already using it in my set up. At the moment, the ARC is connected to a Marantz streamer. Music source is an early Bluesound Node with no eARC connection. Switching on the TV, as expected, switches on the Marantz in TV mode, so I have to change the Source on the Marantz to use the Node as a source. If I am using the Node and switch off the TV, then the Marantz switches off and it’s another long walk from the couch to switch it on again and select The Node as the source 😂 So, how does the eARC work on the M10 and C700? Does switching the TV off affect streaming music? Does switching the TV on override the streaming music? Is it possible to display Album Art on the TV? Is that optional or is it only displayed if selected through some setting or other? Possible other scenarios I haven’t thought off. Feel free to comment. Any other comments about the possible upgrade would also be welcome.

@OldGuyHifi 4 күн бұрын

e-Arc can't display album art. It is a control protocol only. If you are using the TV remote then yes it will switch off the amp. The easy solution is to use the optical Toslink form your TV to the Marantz and just use the Marantz remote for volume. I have no experience with either of those units using e-Arc. I am no an e-Arc user in my system. I am sorry I don't have better answers for you. Thanks for asking and viewing.

@michaelsparrow4798 2 ай бұрын

So bass management is NOT capable of specifying high pass to internal power amp and thus out to speakers?

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

It doesn't say on the NAD product page but, after some digging I found that it does low pass the main speakers at 18dB per octave based on the sub woofer setting. That's not bad. Info here: www.soundstagenetwork.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2667:nad-c700-integrated-amplifier-dac&catid=97:amplifier-measurements&Itemid=154 I hope that answers your query. Thx.

@michaelsparrow4798 2 ай бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi "low pass the main speakers"? Low pass is for sub/bass. For the main speakers, it would be a high pass that removes the burden of the lows from the main amp/speakers.

@OldGuyHifi 2 ай бұрын

Sorry. I miss-spoke. You are off course correct.