I've had 3 NAD amps/receivers (entry level & mid level) and recently bought a Marantz AVR for HT and very happy with my purchase.
My Comparison:
1. Sound: Even though NAD brags more about their Hifi heritgage, the Marantz sounded just as good in Hifi and better in HT for slightly less money. Both NAD & Marantz have honest power ratings.
2. Features, Reliablity, Build Quality: Marantz easily wins in first 2 categories and Marantz having ever so slightly better build quality.
3. Value & Reputation: I felt bang for your buck, the Marantz offers more for the same price. However, NAD I would say has a more audiophile reputation and also holds it value better on resale. I guess if you take into account vintage Marantz tube gear, perhaps you'd call it a draw on reputation.
Haven't used NAD's Master series or Marantz's Reference series before so above comments do not apply to these equipment
My Comparison:
1. Sound: Even though NAD brags more about their Hifi heritgage, the Marantz sounded just as good in Hifi and better in HT for slightly less money. Both NAD & Marantz have honest power ratings.
2. Features, Reliablity, Build Quality: Marantz easily wins in first 2 categories and Marantz having ever so slightly better build quality.
3. Value & Reputation: I felt bang for your buck, the Marantz offers more for the same price. However, NAD I would say has a more audiophile reputation and also holds it value better on resale. I guess if you take into account vintage Marantz tube gear, perhaps you'd call it a draw on reputation.
Haven't used NAD's Master series or Marantz's Reference series before so above comments do not apply to these equipment