C4/M4 or CA1010

[dmag]

Hello all. Im looking to explore solid state electronics again. I have a chance to pair my C4 with an M4. Now it is paired with a NAD 2400 . Both Yamaha pieces will need some work but are basically functional. Im a newbie at working in solid state. There is are also a couple CA1010’s on the market at a higher price, but restored or fully functional. Im wondering if anyone has experience with the two pre/power amp combos, versus the integrated. Speakers are Klipsch Heresy I or Canton Quinto 530 (similar to Braun or ADS). Ive been on the hunt for some ns1000 or 690’s but they never come up in my area.

 

[avionic]

C4 with an M4.

 

[Bratwurst7s]

I have experience with the Canton Quinto 530's. Very nice speakers, and Imho Canton pairs very nicely with Yamaha. My experience with separates vs integrated or receiver is that separates will deliver more channel separation and better imaging and in my opinion are the way to go.

Cheers,
James

 

[brutal]

Never heard the NAD but the M4 should spank it pretty handily. They're highly underrated both figuratively and literally.

 

[mbz]

The NAD 2400 appears to be a PE(Power Envelope) design, known to be somewhat fragile if the amp is pushed.
I've got a 2700 waiting repair/rebuild

 

[saltwater]

C4/m4 is a pretty good together. Can’t go wrong with this combo unless you need gobs of power.

 

[brutal]

Some of these 125WPC M4 amps have spec'd out at 170WPC before clipping...

I know I had a couple good ones, including my first I bought in 1982 in the Bremerhaven PX.

 

[Blue Shadow]

If you get the C-4, fill up the three TT inputs. Worthy!!

 

[808_state]

C4/M2 ...ie. find an M-2. This is a tough pair to beat.

 

[Jazzmuso]

Set for sale in South Africa (audio video south africa C4 / M2- avsa forum classifieds https://www.avsa.co.za/adverts/). Postage will probably be expensive. Cost $815 =ZAR 12000