Never heard a NAD 162, I own a Rega min-fono which I have tried with about every IC known to man and its no jewel with any of them, rough and coarse, but then might be great for rock and I only listen to Classial and jazz.
Most old Yamaha integrateds have good to excellent phono stages.
Personally for 40 quid I'd take a flyer on the NAD, but its your cash.
Best of British Luck as us squaddies used to say in the Highland Light Infantry back in the 50's.
Most old Yamaha integrateds have good to excellent phono stages.
Personally for 40 quid I'd take a flyer on the NAD, but its your cash.
Best of British Luck as us squaddies used to say in the Highland Light Infantry back in the 50's.