Currently I own the C326BEE and recently I developed the upgrade bug again (very hard to cure). While browsing the recommended components I was surprised to find that the D3020 is exceptional value (denoted by $$$ sign) but even more so, that it is borderline class B. NAD C316BEE, the younger brother of my 326BEE, has been classified as exceptional value in class C for a couple of years. There is no mention of my 326BEE in any of the listed categories in recent years. I am most intrigued by the "borderline class B" status of the D3020. Class B is the market segment that is out of my reach most of the time.
I would really like to hear your opinion about the sound of the D3020. Is it really that good or the "borderline class B" rating is the combination of sound and very flexible connectivity options. Can I expect to hear better sound if I switch from C326BEE to D3020?
My main source, most of the time is Logitech Squeezebox Duet streaming FLAC files and occasionally Teac CD H750. I have Martin Logan LX16 bookshelf speakers and Paradigm PDR 80 sub in a relatively small room. It would serve as my primary and not a desktop system.
I originally posted this question in "Entry Level #35" without realizing that the thread has not been active lately. I am hoping that I am not in violation of some cross posting or some other forum rule.
Currently I own the C326BEE and recently I developed the upgrade bug again (very hard to cure). While browsing the recommended components I was surprised to find that the D3020 is exceptional value (denoted by $$$ sign) but even more so, that it is borderline class B. NAD C316BEE, the younger brother of my 326BEE, has been classified as exceptional value in class C for a couple of years. There is no mention of my 326BEE in any of the listed categories in recent years. I am most intrigued by the "borderline class B" status of the D3020. Class B is the market segment that is out of my reach most of the time.
I would really like to hear your opinion about the sound of the D3020. Is it really that good or the "borderline class B" rating is the combination of sound and very flexible connectivity options. Can I expect to hear better sound if I switch from C326BEE to D3020?
My main source, most of the time is Logitech Squeezebox Duet streaming FLAC files and occasionally Teac CD H750. I have Martin Logan LX16 bookshelf speakers and Paradigm PDR 80 sub in a relatively small room. It would serve as my primary and not a desktop system.
I originally posted this question in "Entry Level #35" without realizing that the thread has not been active lately. I am hoping that I am not in violation of some cross posting or some other forum rule.