Audiolab + NAD, good maching ?

[Audiophile100%]

hi guys,
i need your help.
i'm thinking to buy pre+power amp combo

my idea is :
- preamplifier Audiolab 8200q
- poweramp NAD S200

what sound it should give ?, is good maching ?
thank you

[wkhanna]

first off....i have never heard either unit...

based on some quick googling, i would expect a decent result, depending on impedance-matching & the type & sensitivity of the speakers you are using.

the NAD will have good reserve & head-room for dynamics, though i would rather see a damping factor higher than 200 if using speakers on the lower side of 90 dB.

one nice feature on the Audiolab is the gain trim.
i recommend taking advantage of this feature by setting your gain as low as possible while still achieving the highest dynamics & SPL you need for your normal listening.
this will limit distortion from the volume pot & associated circuitry, basically running the pre near to passive, with as little gain as possible.

my C-19 pre has this feature.
i run at Zero gain.
my volume is set between 60 & 90% depending on source voltage (e.g. fm tuner, turntable, DAC, etc).

[Audiophile100%]

thank you very much bill.
i'm scared because peoples says the audiolab is neutral/clinical, however i hope someone who know the two pieces could help me

[wkhanna]

you are welcome.

what speakers are you using?
what is the room like?

[wkhanna]

forgot to ask.....

what source equipment are you using?

[Audiophile100%]

my speaker are big diy project very difficul to lod them
cd player is onkyo c-7030
the room is rectangular,34mq

[wkhanna]

what pre & amp?

how do you describe the general sound of your current system?

[Audiophile100%]

i have not pre & amp

[wkhanna]

if you are getting a good deal on the equipment (i assume you are buying used) then i say go for it.
you can always re-sell in the future.....

[Audiophile100%]

sure i could re-sell in future, but i don't want do that!, i would a good definitive solution, not the best but almost definitive.
do you understand me ?
i have a doubt on audiolab 8200q, sincw some says that it is clinical, is this true ?
also the rotel rhb10 vs nad s200, which should be better ?
excuse my questions, i need help

i hope some one in the forum has tried them and comment my discussion

[Alaric]

"Clinical" is sometimes used by people who find accuracy isn't necessarily a good thing. I could describe Bryston amplifiers as clinical sounding (and I do), but they only sound that way in some systems. I think the OP is on the right track looking for synergy between components. I haven't heard the amplifier in question, but based on the NAD amplifiers I've heard (quite a few) I would think there wouldn't be a problem with a neutral sounding pre amp. As an example, I'm not a fan of overly "lush" sounding equipment up the chain from a NAD amplifier. I have heard a tube pre amp with a NAD amp and didn't care for it. It had detail, etc., but it just sounded like the music couldn't color within the lines if that makes any sense.

[Audiophile100%]

thank you lee,
what do you mean with "I think the OP is on the right track looking for synergy between components" ?

so you consider nad amp warm sounding ?, or with "lush" you mean open/clear sound ?