NAD M27

Sublime processor and power amp pairing makes a compelling case for investing in AV separates For many years, the general perception of the Canadian brand NAD might best have been summed up as ‘workmanlike.’ Behind that rather prosaic grey livery, the engineering was solid, reliable and normally very effective but rarely did it cause a huge amount of excitement.

As a follow-up to his review of the Master Series M17 AV preamp, Greg Handy auditions NAD's accompanying M27 seven-channel amplifier, which carries an MSRP of $3,999.

£8,000 is not short change for most AV enthusiasts so this combo from NAD needs to shine bright to justify that cost, especially without any immersive audio on-board...