Well, I'm sorry to post another one of those NAD newbie topic related kind of discussion but I couldn't help it. I was reading a review from the what video mag and here is what the guy said : The setup system clearly wasn't designed by anyone who had to use it in anger. All that can be said is that what should have been a 5min setup took an age, using an arcane combination of the Setup button and volume control, and a rapid time-out which meant constantly going back in through the front door to make and remake selections.
From what I had read before, NAD were selling simplicity and sound quality. This is not too reassuring in terms of ease of use. Next came this statement :
some of its rivals handle the complexities of a busy soundtrack much better. The Pioneer VSX-D912 and Yamaha RX-V540RDS are notably superior in this respect.
That's pretty scary. I mean, those 2 receiver mentioned up there are pretty much cheaper than the NAD and are loaded with much more feature (albeit useless but still).
Don't get me wrong, I don't want to argue about NAD's being great products (heard them myself and fell in love). I am just not an audio maniac who had enough time to really do hardcore benchmark. Is this review completely wrong ? I guess a T752 would fix the simplicity issue with OSD.
Thanks a lot !
Math
Anonymous
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Just adding this. this is the closing statement :
3 out of 5 Subtle and precise, but can't do justice to really complex multichannel soundtracks Verdict
Willow
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I have had the 742 for a few weeks now and Im thrilled with the sound quality and performance. I did not have any problems setting up the system. Yes the setup & volume control combo setup is a bit painful, but how often would you change these settings? While OSD is a great help in setup, we should keep in mind that we are setting up an audio system - so your ears should be the prime sensor... go by what you hear and what suits you.
While the two other systems mentioned have more features and settings - they are more frills than necessities. On pure audio quality they are not on the same comparison scale.
Finally on the 752, yes it does have more features... I would have got one if my budget allowed especially for the bass management.