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NAD M3 versus Simaudio I-3 SE

Hi all,

I am thinking about getting a new integrated amplifier. I currently have some small easy to drive speakers. The nad m3 is appealing because of the built in cross overs (i use a sub as well). However, I may upgrade to a larger speaker in the future. Does anybody have listing experience with the M3 and I3? I tend to prefer an airy, open, high end. I plan to listen to both amps but have not had a chance yet. Any opinions and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
brian
volvosound
volvosound OP
17 posts
 
okay... last question. thanks for bearing with me. What about the M3 compared to a simaudio I-5??

Thanks
Brian
nmuntean
9 posts
 
I used to have a Sim I-3 (regular version) in my set-up, then after trying out several other amps, I settled on a NAD M3, so my impressions aren't side-by-side, and should probably be taken with a grain of salt. That being said, I found that the NAD was simply much better than the I3 in all respects--resolution, soundstage, pacing, etc. Of course, given the respective price points for these amps, that's probably to be expected, and I do think that the I5 might be more comparable to the M3. The M3 does output well over double the wattage of the I5, though...
haa01
2 posts
 
I had the I-3 (regular version) and I-5 also for a couple of years (one year each). Now I have the M-3. In global terms, I-5 and M3 are almost in the same level with some differents, both betters than the I-3. I-5 is warmer than M-3 and M-3 has more power and better management of bass. For my system with very revealing speakers M-3 match better than I-5.
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