NAD 214 POWER AMP (What Hi-fi 5Star) SOLD

by **kleew** Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:00 am

NAD 214 POWER AMPLIFIER

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REASON FOR SALE:

I am sellinig this well maintained NAD214 power amp as I am clearing up my living room for other stuffs.

Reviews:

“A new affordable amplifier from New Acoustic Dimension can hardly be considered big news, as NAD is THE specialist of value-for-money hifi with audiophile pretentions, and as NAD majors in amplifiers. And yet, the 214 power amplifier marks an interesting departure from past policies for NAD. With this amplifier, that occupies the slot of affordable high power amplifiers below the gigantic 208 and 218, NAD stopped using its well-known peak output power promoting technologies like Power Envelope and Extended Dynamic Power. Instead, the new siblings are utterly simple and conventional bipolar class B power amps. To me this is a relief, as some people feel PE and EDP can influence the ultimate sound quality of an amplifier in the negative way.

Let's take a closer look at the 214. Conservatively rated at 80 Watts in 8 Ohms, this amp delivers peak powers of 110/180/250 Watts in 8/4/2 Ohms, indicating a rather healthy power supply. As this is a plain stereo power amplifier, there are not many features here: only optional Soft Clipping (to protect the speakers against amplifier overload during prolonged loud listening) and provisions for bridging. The internals of the 214 are dominated by adequate heatsinks and by a large Swedish toroidal transformer. The small PCBs are neatly laid out and all components are of above-average commercial quality. Overall, this component inspires confidence with its no-nonsense and cost-effective approach.

The NAD 214 was used in a system of compatible pricing, comprising a Linn Axis/Akito LP-player with AT-OC9 cartridge, Marantz CD-52SE CD-player, Quad 34 preamplifier and Magnepan SMGb planar magnetic speakers. Normally these latter loudspeakers are driven in my system with a modest Cyrus One amplifier, resulting in a sound that is very listenable, but also compressed, shut-in and lacking detail in the lower registers. With the 214 and playing a Morphine track, the Maggies' bass was suddenly transformed: it sounded tight, deep (well, deeper than usual) and beautifully controlled. This control of the lowest frequencies opened up the total sound stage, making it wholy 3D and exact. In fact, this was the best image depth and width I ever heard from these particular loudspeakers.

Trying music ranging from Monteverdi's Maria Vespers (recorded in San Marco in Venice, no less), to the warm sounding latest by Morphine and grungy and boomy things from U2 told me that the 214 is essentially neutral, with a sharp and focussed quality pervading midrange and treble. The only flaw I found was a slight residual dryness in the highs: just the notion, the idea that treble indeed still can be a bit more liquid. But I can easily forgive this, as the 214, given its low price, is one of the most desirable powerful amps I have ever encountered (well, note that I wrote this in 1994!). People looking for a powerhouse for rock music or for a big home theater should shop here!” - Audiophile Werner O.

“Bottom Line: Excellent power amp for the price. Very well build, heavy, superb toroidal transformer. It sounds very good, especially in the midrange.” – Belgarchi Audiophile

“I bought this amp half a year ago, and it replaced a one year old NAD C300 integreted amp, which i thought was great. I bought it in a local hifi store. The only reason for replacing my "old" amp was that this one was so cheap that i just couldent leave it. I was surpriced over the tight bass, and the clear mid-range. Compared to my old amp, all my music sudently sounded better. I play it with a pair of B&W dm22 speakers, it sounds just lovly. A lovely amp, which i will strongly recomend to others who wants great sound, without paying a fortune. “ Jonas, AudioReview

“NAD214后级功放采用英国NAD著名的气囊功率电路（即末级采用高电压供电和双路供电，总共4万uf大水塘，高电流输出提高了推动低灵敏度音箱的能力。采用了NAD独有的柔性剪峰电路，因此驱动力强、声音柔美；双声道、每声道输出功率80W；可以桥接成一台单声道的功放（只需拨动一转换开关切换成单声道模式，这时一个声道放大正半周信号、另一个声道放大负半周信号，输出功率加倍到160W，多种玩法充分适宜发烧友的需求。
是一款有相当口碑的机器，经典英国声音，销售对象主要是一些对声音有一定要求的中级音响爱好者！设计重点是追求声音的柔和性、和低音的理智性。”
“柔性剪峰”(Soft Clipping)是一个相当有用的功能，您可以选择开启或关闭此功能。一般人都有这样的经验：如果功放音量开得比较大，或音乐电平起伏较大，功放的输出超过其额定功率，会产生削波失真，声音变紧、生硬、失真。而NAD的Soft Clipping电路正是通过适当减小输出功率等办法来保持波形的完整，减少失真。如果只以适中功率使用NAD功放，则可关闭此功能；反之也可以开启，既可保护音箱，又可保护自己的耳朵。”

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Specifications
Power output: 80 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 240W into 8Ω (mono)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.03%
Damping factor: 200
Input sensitivity: 0.9V
Signal to noise ratio: 115dB
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω (minimum)
Dimensions: 435 x 128 x 370mm
Weight: 12.5kg

Price: SOLD
Condition: 7.5/10 (100% Excellent Audio Status)
C.O.D or Bank In, Courier double-boxed with ample cushioning
Please feel free to contact or sms Wong 012-four zero 999 eight eight

by **kleew** Tue Jul 01, 2014 3:57 pm

by **kleew** Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:03 pm

SOLD to a nice gentleman in KK, SABAH.

NAD 214 POWER AMP (What Hi-fi 5Star) SOLD

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