NAD 270/NAD C350

Well using the C350 as a pre and the C270 as an amp isn't exactly separates. If you paired a C160 with the C270 you might be right, but I would think a C370 would be pretty much equal to a C350 and a C270, considering the price differential.

Do you want to use the C350 as a pre? Or do you want to add the C270 to the C350 to biamp? I added a C270 to my C350 to biamp my speaks and it works well. I can't say that adding the C270 made a huge difference in my system maybe stronger bass. At some point I plan to buy larger speakers that will benefit more from the C350 and C270 combo. I live in a small apartment and I'm not to able to listen to my stereo very loud. I'm using small two-way floorstanders and the two amps combined is probably overkill. I really never had any intention of adding the C270 to my C350. The C350 is a great amp by itself. but I found a real good deal on the C270 so I went ahead and bought it thinking I might make better use of the two amps down the road. Both amps are great products and I don't regret buying either of them. Because of my living situation and my speakers I'm not sure I've realized the full potential of the C350/C270 combo.

mattman:
and which speakers do you have???

cause i have jm labs cobalts 810 which are floor standing too.
but im planning adding 270 to my 350 as you did exactly for bi amping.

bye.

andreas

I wouldn't do it and would suspect all you would hear is a tad more bass. I added power to my NAD receiver and realized it was a waste. Hardly any difference at all.

I have the Cobalt 816 and I think that they like a lot of power. I had a C350 that I used for a while and it worked ok, but once I upgraded to a bigger amp the sound improved greatly, especially in the bass. Right now I have a Conrad Johnson PV-10B pre and a B&K ST125.2 power amp. I added the CJ first so for a while I was running the CJ as pre with the power section of the C350. But then once I put in the B&K, it was a tremendous difference. Much more weight and authority in the bass, and also a more open, relaxed sound.

I don't know the specs on the Cobalt 810 but if its like the 816, the extra power could make a nice difference.