[simonleemd]

Hi,I have just signed in to this forum minutes ago;and am anxious to get some input on AVA T7 Tube preamp.Wonder if it would be a good match with my NAD C370(120W,SS Integrated)? - I am expecting for a fuller,warmer,smoother and better bass sounding from such combo.I really need your(AVA T7 user) opinion and suggestions and thanks in advance

[Tyson]

Moving this to the 2 channel circle, where the question is more appropriate.

[John B]

It could work, but from what I hear of NAD gear, is that it has very SS sound character.  If it were me I'd sell the NAD and get the T7 and Fet Valve 350 EX amp.  I did have my T7 mated with a Plinius amp for awhile, but I did'nt get the complete AVA sound synergy till I got the 350EX amp.  You can't go wrong by getting the T7 as your building block now and upgrading down the road.  You'll be several steps closer to those sound characteristics you desire by adding the T7 to your audio chain, even with NAD amplfication.

[Pirate]

Welcome to AC. I am going the other route. I have the Nad C370 and have hooked an Odyssey stereo extreme to the amp side. Using the Nad as my pre I have noticed the bass improvemnts and some music has a fuller sound. Next unit to upgrade for myself will probably be the pre amp side and eliminate the Nad altogether. Choices will be between the Tempest and the Trans 7 but I have not made up my mind yet. It will be interesting to hear how you like this upgrade if you should go for it.

[JoshK]

I have actually owned the C370 and even hooked it up to my main music rig for a little bit.  It is quite good for its price range, obviously being likely bested by higher priced alternatives that people have mentioned above.  However, from my experience with the C370, I would disagree with the previous poster in that I believe, as other's have, that the short comings are definitely in the preamp section and that the amp section is actually quite good.  adding a good preamp I think will noticeably improve your system.