that's vintage not retro - retro is new made to look like old
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that's vintage not retro - retro is new made to look like old
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I guess if you keep stuff like the current Leak and NAD amps and Tannoy Legacy speakers long enough, they'll become 'vintage retro'.
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In pure styling terms, the NAD every time ‘cos it’s got VU meters!Originally Posted by Macca
you want a brand new integrated amp, all else being equal would you go for this
Or this?
I’ve not heard one yet, though, and my worry would be that, whilst it’s fine for it to look like the old NAD 3030 from the 1970s, it would be dreadful if it sounded like it, too.
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I saw that Nad amp in 7 oaks today, it looks great, but I'm not actually a fan of VU meters, I mean what is the fucking point? But I am even less a fan of 'menus', in fact I'd go as far as to say they're a fucking wind up, I hate the fucking things, too many questions!! Yes switches and buttons all the way. PS Naim have actually done a good one here and gone half way, in that they have 'soft' buttons that don't hurt when you press them. The suggie I'm using at the minute is ok, the sound is pleasing with the speakers I use, but the controls are somewhat primitive, you can;t even switch sources using the remote!! It looks nice though.you want a brand new integrated amp, all else being equal would you go for this
Or this?
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Ah yes good point.
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Absolutely. But its always better to have a pair of Nads.
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Fnarr FnarrAbsolutely. But its always better to have a pair of Nads.
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After extensive listening testes I'd have to agreeAbsolutely. But its always better to have a pair of Nads.
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