I've been running Nak 300's for about 7 months now. No Pre, straight to D8 (hey, I'm broke!). I've been experimenting with placement of mics the whole time, and I've found the following to be true:
A/B : Very nice. stereo effect varies greatly depending on spacing. Nice low end, high end.. .
ORTF: I've run ORTF once, going to again tonight... but it was REALLY nice sounding. Low end pretty clear as was the high, altho a little distant sounding. Stereo effect very realistic, etc..
X/Y: BOOMY BASS. Doesn't seem to matter what type of music. I've run X/Y on all types, loud rock, mellow stuff, etc.. BOOMY. High end a little distant sounding as well.. I haven tried X/Y w/the bass rolloff yet.. don't know that I will unless I tape something I don't care about! hehe.
NOS: Have yet to try this....
I was curious if anyone else has had similar experiences with the NAK's. I should mention I run em w/CP-1 caps. I have to try a spaced omni setup... since I'm on a Shure A27m mount, I can't really get a GREAT deal of spacing....
I'm still looking into Pre's... thinking MP2, V2, V3...... anyone run these with da Naks?
-Jim