Best Power Amps Under $5000 Series: NAD C298 Stereo Power Amplifier Review

The NAD C 298 strikes me as the amplifier a lot of audiophiles would want. But it is somewhat unusual, which may mean it flies under your radar. It shouldn’t, but let me tell you why so you can decide.

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00:00 NAD C298 Stereo Power Amplifier

02:07 Overview

03:13 Sound Quality

05:38 Voicing

09:06 Summary

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Wireworld Platinum Electra speaker and line cables

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