(NOTE: In what I thought was a lower, original budget, most of the options in that range will be mainly Chi-Fi sourced parts -- whether it's NAD, Emotiva, etc.) The CXA81 is an excellent IA - didn't initially recommend because I had assumed you might be looking for more networking features, beyond what your Oppo offers in a lower budget than $5K. Bluesound Node (2021) (Black) at Amazon for $449. From here, local and networked libraries, streaming services and internet radio stations can be accessed for playback; multi-room partnerships with up to 63 other BluOS -compatible products can be established and controlled; and presets for easy access to your favourite sources and music can be Verdict. The Naim NAC-N 272 could have easily turned out to be too much of a compromise; a poor relation to the company’s long established line of dedicated separates. It isn’t though. It sounds great, it’s full of life and has the ability to make music, no matter how complex, make sense. End of story. No sequel. The NAD C 338 Hybrid Digital DAC/amplifier offers both and more for US$699 (or €659), which, depending on how it sounds as part of a hi-fi system, may offer plenty of joy. The “Hybrid Digital” bit in the C 338’s name refers to the fact that NAD C 338 offers both digital and analog inputs while using a customized NAD Electronics’ C388 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier is a bit of a mouthful, but it's an accurate description of NAD’s new integrated architecture that grew from the combination of its Direct Digital technology, and Hypex’s “Ultimate Class D” (or ucD) power modules. The C 388 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier is at the top of its class in the world of affordable amplification. An incredibly powerful amp, the C 388 employs NAD technologies like Asymmetrical PowerDrive™ to ensure that even the most demanding speakers can be driven to life-like listening levels w Power and flexibility. At 150 watts per channel, NAD's C 388 integrated amplifier fills your room with detailed, virtually distortion-free sound and brings out the best in all your music. Connect it to your home network for easy access to your digital music library and internet radio streaming. Bluesound 's proprietary BluOS operating system Verdict NAD C368. Powerful, well-equipped 1000-Euro-Amp with analog-digital hybrid technology, which can be upgraded modularly in a future-proof way and sounds very good. We've tested it with the sensational, very easy to use BluOS streaming module, which costs only 500 Euro extra. A great recommendation! SKU: NA-C388 BluOS. Price $2,049 00. Quantity. Add to cart. From $184.94/mo with. Check your purchasing power. Description. What You Get. Shipping and Reserve Your Spot Info. Anyway, that minor detail aside I would like to pick the brains of guys on here who are NAD afficionados or who had NAD systems in the mid - late 90's/early 00's and can offer me advice as to which were the best ones. I am looking at the following amps: 3020, C340, C350, C370 (old) or C356 BEE (new). odR4s.