NAD C316BEE-PH V2 integrated amp w.phono stage

The foundation of a simple, yet great-sounding stereo system You don't need huge power or a lot of buttons to push. You don't need to spend a lot of money, either. If all you want is great sound for a small space, NAD has the solution. The C 316BEE is the perfect little integrated amp to anchor that high-quality audio system in your den, bedroom, or office. It delivers accurate, musical sound in a compact, easy-to-enjoy package. The large toroidal transformer is a key to this affordable amp's amazingly clean, dynamic sound. No frills, just thrills NAD designed this amp using the same principle behind their higher-end components - a no-frills approach that puts the focus squarely on performance, instead of bells and whistles. It boasts a high-current toroidal transformer - usually found only on expensive audiophile gear - and other carefully selected parts to provide punchy, lifelike sound. It makes the amp sound much more potent than its 40-watts-per-channel rating would lead you to expect. This integrated amp offers enough inputs to connect five audio components, including a turntable, plus a handy front-panel minijack for hooking up a portable music player. And the included remote gives you easy control of the amplifier and the other NAD audio components in your system. Add a CD player like NAD's C 538 and good set of bookshelf speakers like the PSB Alpha B1s . Turn off your TV and phone. Now relax and rediscover the simple pleasure of listening to great music. Praise for the NAD C 316BEE from The Absolute Sound "The entry-level C 316 is still the go-to amp for audiophile newbies who crave sonic neutrality, good power output, nice tactile feel, and NAD's characteristic quality-control." - The Absolute Sound 2013 Editors' Choice Awards: Integrated Amplifiers under $1000