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I might stop boring everyone, or being such a picky prick.
That NAD looks good, I was also looking at the Pro Ject Box series - not sure if anyone knows of them/has heard things about them? Would have to get Amp and Phono Amp thing but they are dead small and simple. I need 2 inputs which rules out a few other good options...
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I had the project amp with 2 channel pre amp in the same system the NAD went in to for 8 years, the power supply for the project amp failed and I decided to try a different option. The project amps are ok, if your budget can stretch to the full system, possibly mono amp or 1 amp bi-amping each speaker. The project amp also had some issues with dodgy connections on the inputs and the class d technology is not the best in the market. For form factor it's difficult to beat as they are tiny. I liked the sound but it was a bit bass light compared to the NAD.
I would probably stick with the NAD now or go for the hypex class d amps if I wanted a purist setup. The NAD has auto power off, digital input and bluetooth which fits with a lot of modern demands.
For critical listening I've been using powered monitors for 10 years and the latest desk system of PMC two two.5 are great, they have hypex amps with dsp..
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if you're tempted by retro looks, how about the real thing:
Very undervalued (once cost the same as a Naim NAIT), fast and punchy sound, excellent phono stage, shallow case (needs a little room for the heatsink), and would look sweet next your Beogram.
Airhead
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It's a different proposition but NAD do a 3020d which is a very small footprint. I've just put one in a system where space is limited. It's a much more modern amp than the ones you're looking at but it delivers quite well. Was designed as a modern take on the 3020 that Olly398 mentioned.