[net.audio] looking for amp/receiver buying suggestions

prgclb (02/18/83)

I've got a decent tuner, but an aging, underpowered 10-year-old
amp.  I'd like to get an amp in the $150 - 200 range.
But it seems like in this day and age, separate amps
and tuners are found only among the pricey components.

Some time ago, I recall reading on the net that people liked
a brand called NAD.  I've never seen that at stereo stores.

One lead I have -- DAK has a Kenwood KA80 integrated amp
w/ 48 watts RMS into 8 ohms for $179.

Any comments on the above Kenwood?  Leads on NAD?
Other suggestions?

				Carl Blesch
				Bell Labs - Naperville, Ill.
				IH 2A-159, (312) 979-3360
				ihuxm!prgclb

tom (02/23/83)

I'm a bit new to the net, so I didnt see what came before concerning NAD.
But I've spent some time shopping for amps and the like, and was VERY
impressed with NAD's equipment.  I give it an extra vote over anything
else in a similar price range on the market.

Also, NAD's power ratings are VERY conservative.  They are comprable in
real music power to amps with double their ratings, and also comprable
in sound quality.

Here in Washington DC, a year ago NAD was available only from Int'l Audio,
a small shop.  One year later its now sold by the Myer-Emco chain and
AudioCrafters, and other shops.  In other words, its availability is
growing in leaps and bounds.  Keep looking.

...duke!mcnc!rlgvax!tom (tom beres)