I had a NAD 316B with vintage Yamaha NS-670 speakers while assembling Yamaha gear from same time period ~1976-78. For a few weeks had both NAD316 and Yamaha CA-1010 with same speakers. Sound difference? No idea other than Yamaha had more power for A-B volume test. Add in that at 56yrs old, ears are damaged goods as are everyone's. Perceived quality...well, no contest. Yamaha has VU meters, real wood veneer case, metal knobs & switches that click when you use them, heaven. Add in turntable and parents album collection from same time period is synergy at it's finest. You hear with your eyes better than your ears
Amp for Vintage Heresy
Hey All,
I just picked up a pair of Heresy 1s for my home office / creative studio.
Currently I’m running a WiiM Pro plus to a NAD 316bee.
It sounds fine but it could be better. needs more Pratt!
I listen to classic rock, acoustic and good country and stream on Qobuz,
Considering either going vintage (maybe a restored dynamo st-70 , a SET 300b (maybe chinahifi), or something else…
like schiit Freya+ and Aegir , push pull el34 or kt88 integrated, or recommend something!
I’m not happy with the WiiM so considering getting a Allo Katana Player
My reference system which I like is Nola Boxer s3, Tsakiridis Aeolos Plus, Schiit Bifrost2, Allo DigiOne Signature, Project Debut Carbon Evo, Projrect Phono
thanks guys!