Tony Lockhart
Avoiding Stress, at Every Opportunity
The 55th was worth the wait.
Amplification for Naim Allaes
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HiFiman
Don't tell him Pike
After the Olive range I think the numbering system went to pot
The 112 & 122 followed that typing
HiFiman
Don't tell him Pike
Okay but no 132 or 142 but a 152 then no 162 but a 172 then what happened to 182 or 192.
They probably gave loose as the 152 was in fact a 132
The 102, 82 & 52 became 202, 282, 252.
The 552 for the "5" beeing a 500 level I guess.
Then we have the CD555
They cleverly updated or changed the NDS streamer to became ND555 justifying a much higher retail pricelevel at most likely similar manufacture cost - this method should be applaused by stockholders
I never understood the number logic in their Streamer preamp ie. N272 & N172 not that I care much about these.
One of the best Naim preamps I had was in fact a NAC 72
Yes, I think it should be. My NAP250 certainly is
Tony Lockhart
Avoiding Stress, at Every Opportunity
Jono_13
Duffer
Is the 3R available by any chance?
stephen bennett
Mr Enigma
I've done the 72>102>82 route. The 72 was better than the 102 IMHO and if you can do without a remote, it's a great preamp. All do better with a HiCap.
Stephen
Stephen
Tony Lockhart
Avoiding Stress, at Every Opportunity
As ever, various examples of each, fresh from the factory, can sound very different. I didn’t notice a huge improvement going used 72 > new 102, but I needed the remote, and I still have the 102 twenty years later next week.
stephen bennett
Mr Enigma
The remote is handy! Hence the move to an 82, otherwise I'd have a 72 again. Something didn't work for me with the 102 I had. But, as you say Tony, YMMV.
Stephen
Stephen
Caledon1297
pfm Member
I 'upgraded' from 72 to 82 'back in the day', and, tbh, it was mainly about the RC - while the 82 was more detailed and dynamic, I was never entirely convinced that it was any more (perhaps not even as) musically satisfying as the 72?
Many years later, when I returned to Naim, I got a 102, and it 'wasn't bad', but now replaced by 52 - would like to reacquaint myself with the 72, though.
Then again, I've yet to explore CB...!
Many years later, when I returned to Naim, I got a 102, and it 'wasn't bad', but now replaced by 52 - would like to reacquaint myself with the 72, though.
Then again, I've yet to explore CB...!
stephen bennett
Mr Enigma
Let's face it—all of these choices are for very good preamplifiers.
If you need a remote, the 102 is a bargain.
I'd like to try a 52—but I can't really justify the cost difference.
There was something very satisfying about the 72/HiCap/250 combo. And the 32.5/HiCap/250 combo!
Stephen
If you need a remote, the 102 is a bargain.
I'd like to try a 52—but I can't really justify the cost difference.
There was something very satisfying about the 72/HiCap/250 combo. And the 32.5/HiCap/250 combo!
Stephen
Seanf
pfm Member
It will be eventually, when I have the new stuff set up. I'm in Germany though so postage might be an obstacle
