Adequate for XT60s? Seeking advice please

[Jack_the_Lad]

Hello everyone -

I realize this is probably far below the standards of some of the exotica talked about in this section so may not be of much interest, but I would really appreciate your thoughts.

Would a NAD T-777 be sufficient to adequately drive a pair of XT60s, or is it way underpowered, for both music and DVDs? The source is an OPPO 95, with Nordost speaker & power supply cables. Good interconnects but don't remember the brand.

The datasheet for the amp can be seen here https://nadelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/NAD-T-777-Surround-Sound-Receiver-Data-Sheet.pdf - and I quote FTC = 7 x 140W, Full Disclosure Power (all channels driven simultaneously) 7 x 80W; IHF dynamic power, 8 ohms 160W, 4 ohms 260W.

I have a Dynamo 700W sub, and a pair of ceiling speakers - a decent brand but installed several years ago and I can't get to them to see the make & model.

Thanks in advance for any help, suggestions.

BTW, if the XT60s are out, any suggestions for speakers for the T-777? Don't really want to replace it.

JtL

 

[Peter Soderberg]

Fear not, the 60s are pretty efficient and easy to drive. NAD with its typically conservative, real world specs should do great.

 

[twich54]

I agree with Peter the XT60's driven by your NAD should sound sweet.

Have you purchased the XT60's yet ? if not there are some deals going on out there right now, don't forget to check with Shaun @ DaVinci Media for his best price.

BTW, I've listen to the XT60 and it is a very good speaker, flies under the radar IMO.

 

[JonFo]

That NAD will do fine on the XT60's (or any of the Motion line), Peter is right, NAD is very conservative in their ratings. I have a small NAD integrated (D7050) running my 2.1 living room system (background music) and it performs much better than specs might indicate.