NAD PE Great amplifier, better than NAD and more
Best of both worlds! The NAD PE integrated amplifier contains the best-buy PE power amplifier, combined with preamplifier and control circuits similar to those in the PE preamp. Its high-current output stage delivers full output to loudspeakers of any impedance (even as low as 2 ohms), producing peak currents up to 25 amperes for precise dynamic control of speaker voice-coil motion. The PE is conservatively rated to deliver 40 watts of continuous power per channel into either 8 or 4 ohms, but its Power Envelope design yields extraordinary reserves of tone-burst power for music. With +6 dB of dynamic headroom, the PE delivers over 160 watts per channel at 8 ohms (200watts/ channel at 4 or 2 ohms) for the high-level transient peaks in today's wide-range recordings. And the PE puts out 100 watts per channel of clean, clear power for the full 200-millisecond duration of the notes and chords of a grand piano, symphony orchestra, or large jazz band. The preamplifier section of the PE is based on the PE's outstandingly quiet, wide-range phono stage. It features precise RIAA equalisation, very low noise, and ample headroom to accommodate the highest-level peaks without distortion. The dynamic range of the phono preamp circuit exceeds 100 dB. Bass EQ provides solid, subwoofer-like reinforcement of the low bass, extending the useful response of most loudspeakers an extra half-octave lower. It strengthens the fundamental tones of pipe organ, bass drum, and synthesizer with no boomy mid bass emphasis. The Bass EQ circuit rolls off sharply below 30Hz to avoid woofer damage and minimise unwanted cone-flapping caused by note-musical signals such as LP disc warps. Preamp Out and Main In jacks make it easy for you to upgrade your audio system by adding an equaliser, a surround-sound processor, an electronic crossover, or another power amplifier.