NAD PP 2e Phono Preamplifier

After years of digital high-end audio, I decided to bring my Thorens TD 146 turntable out of storage. I have a pair of Martin Logan Scenarios, driven with a 200W BK amp and BK pre-amp... of course with no phono jack (this was when vinyl went out of style in the 1990's).I didn't want to spend a fortune, but knew going cheap would make me cringe. After doing lots of on-line research with many reputable reviewers, I decided on this NAD phono preamp. (I was somewhat jaded, as years ago I had an old NAD preamp with my Haffler amp and some Dahlquist speakers.) I also purchased a new Ortofon Red cartridge with the NAD, as my Grado was so old, I couldn't get needle replacements.Hearing my half-speed master vinyls for the first time on the Martin-Logans blew me away. There was no noise, zero compression and absolutely no distortion - and I have a pretty good ear as an audiophile. For the price, this NAD Phono Preamp PP 2e exceeded my high expectations. I've had several audiophile friends spin their vinyl on my system and were equally amazed. I highly recommend this NAD.

I have had problems getting stereo output form the unit. The NAD tech support is email only and they take forever to respond. Then they asked me the same question several times, ignored my answer, and unilaterally closed my support ticket without helping me at all. I re-opened the ticket and haven't heard anything from them. They ha e not been helpful and they obviously don't stand by their products or support their customers. Stay away.

Excellent Preamp. I’m sure there are better ones out there but this was the price point I had in mind. Well built and stable. Quality connections. Sound was excellent. No noticeable differences to the sound of my favorite vinyl. Highly recommend.

For some reason it sounds muffled on my MMC2 cartridge on a B&O turntable, I even tried with a new old stock MMC1, same issue... however the same two cartridges work fine under the MM setting and sound great.The ONLY thing I do not like about this unit is, there is a power button on the front, it's a momentary connection button, and you press it to give attention to the circuit, and it turns the unit on.. it auto shuts off when there is no signal, but it does not auto power up... So every time you go to use your phono, you have to turn the unit on by pressing this momentary connection button on the front, that should have just been a click on/click off button.As annoying as that is, the unit does sound clean, and putting a scope on it showed virtually no noise what soever, unlike other cheaper units I have tested electronically.So that being said, I am super happy with the unit, its frequency response curve is very broad and the output is super clean with no audible noise.Definitely worth the money, especially if you are building a beginner stereo, and are conscious of build quality, sound clarity and range.

It has been a LONGGG time since I have enjoyed the precious black vinyl. I did the bazillion tedious steps in setting up my brand new Technics SL-1210GR and brand new Denon DL-103R cartridge - plugged turntable into NAD preamp - from there ran 35' 18AWG RCAs to my new Yamaha A-S801 - connected ground ONLY from turntable to NAD - prayed - and then there it was.....WOWEEE...emanating from my vintage 1985 Phase Technology PC-65 fronts was sheer and utter bliss. Very First Album Played: brand new gift from son: Sufjan Stevens Come on feel the Illionoise (awesome album btw) all components were working as engineered and the end result was crystal clear beautiful analog sound. I LOVE NAD. NAD and I were introduced in 1985 and I have loved NAD equipment from then on - extreme engineering and so elegant and pure first class - and I can say also for Yamaha and the Technics - the NUMBER ONE priority of all of these makers is QUALITY of SOUND. The Yamaha is VERY QUIET - the Denon cartridge sounds so FREAKING GOOD - crystal - I AM NOT a turntable / cartridge FREAK like you read so much from Billy Bob and Freddy - yes, setting up a brand new turntable takes time and meticulous attention to detail..BUT it's not rocket science - I am EXTREMELY pleased with the NAD preamp - very quiet and all natural sound reproduction/amplification - RECOMMEND NAD HIGHLY, AS HIGH AS THE STARS ALLOW. LOVE NAD. Now if they would only upgrade the T787 to the T987 and do 13.2 with Atmos - the world awaits.. ;o)