Quad 606 or NAP-250 for ESL-63?

Ran Weiss New member Username: Ranweiss Post Number: 9 Registered: Mar-06	Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 - 08:41 GMT Hi, Well, that is my dillema, now. They seem to be in the same so-so price range. Any idea what would it be either way? Thank a lot for your help! Ran
Frank Abela Gold Member Username: Frank_abela Berkshire UK Post Number: 1588 Registered: Sep-04	Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 15:01 GMT Hmmm, I'm no fan of matching the Naim 250 with non-Naim preamps, basically because I've never really done it. The 250 is a great amp of course, rhythmic, fast and weighty. The 606 is a powerhouse and will drive the ESL-63s all day with no problems. However, it's not a particularly fast or rhythmic amp. Therefore my vote would go with the Naim. Regards, Frank.
Frank Abela Gold Member Username: Frank_abela Berkshire UK Post Number: 1589 Registered: Sep-04	Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 15:40 GMT Incidentally, I believe the 606 can be upgraded to a 707 by Quad. The 707 is a much better amp, faster, more transparent and just allround better.