NAD T763

@pdspecl I have Denon that is primarily for TV/Movies...but occasionally I will use the Pure mode for music and it sounds pretty good with my Goldenears.

I have an onkyo tx-nr809.  Retailed new for $1100.   I tried it with a home theater speaker set up and I didn’t  like any of the theater modes, DTS….. none of it.   But I tried it in direct mode for 2 channel that bypasses all signal processing, tone controls powering a pair of Tekton speakers.   Wow!!!!    The Rega integrated is better for sure but not by much.   

I must be getting old because I had two NAD 3020's back in 1978. Cost $199 each! Used as a pair of single-channel amps for the mid-upper frequencies in a bi-amp system.

NAD was my ‘dream’ components. 
 

I had the T765 and it was a 5.1 system I used for both music and home theatre and the only reason I don’t have it is because I sold it with my last house - part of the negotiations. 
 

I also had a NAD 375 BEE that was my return to 2 channel listening.  
 

if you like it then by all means enjoy it!

As long as you like it, keep using it! 

I've had great luck with NAD stuff. I still have a couple of CD players that sound wonderful.

I have a vintage Carver AV505 amp, same experience, it transforms speakers into something better than previously heard.