Mr Smile:
I have used the NAD C320BEE for more than 2 years now as the integrated amp for my 2 channel HT system and I have had zero problems with it. I have been so satisfied with this purchase, I can not even imagine changing it.
The NAD sounds musical and detailed and a bit dry. It handles most music and movies well. As long as you use decent level cables and interconnects (Signal Cable or Better Cable) the NAD will perform well. As an aside, I think the NAD sounds a bit more focused with silver interconnects, as opposed to copper interconnects.
Interesting enough, where I think you will spend some time with the NAD is in matching equipment to it. For example, I originally used a Pioneer PD 65 cd player with the NAD and it sounded fine. When I swapped in a Music Hall MMF CD25 cd player, the sound became absolutely 3 dimensional and just came together very nicely ... some of the best system synergy I have ever witnessed. I currently have a SONY SCD 555ES SACD player with the NAD and it sounds great, but it is still not as magical a pairing as the NAD/Music Hall.
At the NAD's price level ($400) and assuming a new purchase, you would be hard pressed to get a better performing or reliable amp. To top the NAD and get to the next level, where refinement and other factors come into play, I believe that you are talking over a grand (new) and are looking at Musical Fidelity; Creek; etc. Note: I tend to buy my equipment new, so I do not know from the used market.
Regards, Rich
