NAD C270 Power Amp

[Tom-Brown]

Hi Guy's, up to now I've been playing everything through my NAD C370 integrated amp (which I have been happy with so far) and I've just gotten hold of a NAD C270 power amp which has made a great difference!!!!! Seems to be a great pairing - However, the question is - can the C270 be upgraded in any way or do the costs outweigh any benefits?? Also who can do such upgrades??

[southall-1998]

How much are the C370's selling for ''second hand'' nowadays??

The C370 was very well rated back in the early 2000's. Looks to be a pretty powerful integrated as well!

S.

[Tom-Brown]

How much are the C370's selling for ''second hand'' nowadays??

The C370 was very well rated back in the early 2000's. Looks to be a pretty powerful integrated as well!

S.

From memory I got it from a long standing member on here (forgive me but my memory is not what it was :lol: ) For about £250 and picked the C270 up for £200 of t'bay!!! They really do sound good together, but me being me - I'm always looking at improving what I have without trying to spend too much!!
There are a couple of C370 on ebay at the mo around that price :)

[Bazil]

Hi Graham , you bought the c370 off me :) , I replaced it with the c162 preamp , I believe the c370 has the same power unit as the c270 and you can use the pair to bi-amp if the Rega's have 4 terminals.

[Tom-Brown]

Hi Graham , you bought the c370 off me :) , I replaced it with the c162 preamp , I believe the c370 has the same power unit as the c270 and you can use the pair to bi-amp if the Rega's have 4 terminals.

Unfortunately, the regas only have 2 post and are not suited to bi-amping :( :(

[Bazil]

Unfortunately, the regas only have 2 post and are not suited to bi-amping :( :(

My speakers are the same otherwise I would have tried :(

[Canetoad]

I had a C372 and it was very good. Replaced it with Croft Micro and Series 7. :)

[Michael loves music]

It's lovely to see Nad get a mention

[Macca]

Hi Guy's, up to now I've been playing everything through my NAD C370 integrated amp (which I have been happy with so far) and I've just gotten hold of a NAD C270 power amp which has made a great difference!!!!! Seems to be a great pairing - However, the question is - can the C270 be upgraded in any way or do the costs outweigh any benefits?? Also who can do such upgrades??

Have a word with Jez Arkless of this parish, he would be able to pimp it up a bit for you, if it is possible.

[danilo]

Does seem Odd? to me.
Seemingly you had power issues with the c370 (reason Why the additional amp made a difference)
Respectfully submit that it's dying.
NADs are surprisingly good performers in Sound Quality (better than 80% of the gear 'out there' )
Their Achille's heel is in build quality/durability. Well worth fixin though.

[Tom-Brown]

Does seem Odd? to me.
Seemingly you had power issues with the c370 (reason Why the additional amp made a difference)
Respectfully submit that it's dying.
NADs are surprisingly good performers in Sound Quality (better than 80% of the gear 'out there' )
Their Achille's heel is in build quality/durability. Well worth fixin though.

No... I am happy with the 370 and it gives a great sound and is more than powerful to run my RS3's with ease. But, like most people I'm always looking to "improve" my system within my budget. I kept reading that the C270 was the perfect match :) :) and it is and do's seem to give a slightly richer sound.
I think the headphone issue is likely to be an issue with it's location in the internal wiring chain and once the power amp is connected it is bypassed somehow.

[Tom-Brown]

Headphone issue now solved!! I've disconnected the power amp and they work fine - so after X-mas my C270 will be back on e-bay :) :) too much power for my small listening room :( :( Thanks for all your input :)

[Canetoad]

The C270 is just a C370 without the pre-amp stage. They have identical power amp circuits.

[Tom-Brown]

The C270 is just a C370 without the pre-amp stage. They have identical power amp circuits.
Yes I know that..but I still dont understand why the headphone socket stopped working when the power amp was connected ;(

[Macca]

NADs are surprisingly good performers in Sound Quality (better than 80% of the gear 'out there' )
Their Achille's heel is in build quality/durability. Well worth fixin though.

NAD amps I would describe as 'musically satisfying' but they are far from the last word in transparency. Silverline series excepted as I've never heard them.