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Nagra electronics with Proac D40r

Hello all! 

First time poster, but long long LONG time follower at the forums... Thank you all for the breadth of your knowledge! 

Recently I have come across the opportunity to buy a demo Nagra Pl-l preamp paired with the vpa monoblocks.  

I'm worried about the ability to drive my d40R's (nominal impedance 4 ohms), especially in terms of the bass. 

Room is about 14'x18' . And to some extent I would have to get them sight unseen. Seller commits to take them back if there is some defect, but no synergy between components is not really a defect, hence my asking here... 

What are people's opinions on the Nagra's ability to drive the proacs?


Thanks in advance for your response! 

fauzigarib 
fauzigarib
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milpai
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Can someone clarify what does it mean by recommended power and Ohms.
Some loudspeakers indicate 4 ohms and recommended power is 50-180W. But others indicate 8 ohms 80-250W. Which loudspeaker is more sensitive? Most Audio Physic and Dynaudio are 4 ohms. Somc ProAcs are 8 ohms, while others are 4 ohms. How do they come up with this number?
jperry
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fauzigarib,

Based on your comments I think the Nagra will work for you. I try to buy used equipment at prices that will allow me to resell at break even or a minor loss. If you do that and the Nagra equipment doesn't work for you just sell it and move on with your search. 

As a fellow Proac D-40r owner wishing you the best of luck. Take a look at my system. I have a room slightly smaller than yours.

Best Regards,

Jim Perry
fauzigarib OP
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Jim,

That's good to hear! And thanks...

At the price, I think the Nagra is well worth it... Though I still have to put some funds together, I think I will pull the trigger. If I don't like them, I can just blame you! :)

Unfortunately, reselling in Pakistan is very difficult.  It's a buyer's market and you inevitably end up taking a hit while selling.... But such is the price one pays for this passion...

Thanks to all for responding and helping... Will post up here if and when I buy them...

Fauzi Garib
fauzigarib OP
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All, 

Just didn't want to leave a loose end untied. . So I pulled the trigger, and suffice it to say, my fears were all unfounded. These play the d40r with ease and at louder levels than I will ever use. . . 

Thanks to all for your feedback, especially Jim Perry! 

One question: All the research I did on the Pl-l preamp show 5 positions on the input selector switch, other than Off; A, B, C, D and R, the last one being for remote input selection. My Pll doesn't have the R, and dealer claims that there were some models that came without Remote Input Selection. Can someone confirm or deny this? 

Fauzi Garib 
jperry
2,448 posts
 
fauzigarib,

Very glad to hear that the Nagra gear sounds great with your Proac speakers. I have had the opportunity to hear some of the Nagra gear in the meanwhile and they clearly make an excellent product.

Congrats on your purchase.

Best Regards,

Jim Perry
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