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It's early days, only had the V3s a couple of weeks & the Nait about a month. Its my first taste of Naim amps in my own home, so far really enjoying the combination, they seem to compliment each other nicely.
Having said that I found my previous V2s to be the most amp agnostic speakers I've owned, they sounded superb on everything from vintage valves (Leak Stereo 20), vintage SS (Quad 303, A&R A60) to the contemporary Nait 5Si. I would expect the V3s to be similarly versatile.
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Thanks Tony! I have the 5si and do find it a very capable amp; I use it with Tannoy xt8f but have not tried it with smaller speakers. Sometimes I wonder how it compares to the rest of the Naim integrated amps higher up the chain.
 
Please excuse the unfinished room, still waiting for the maple shelving for the sides of the chimney brest.

The rack is hidden away behind the settee on the left, still need to tidy it up a little, it's only been set up a couple of weeks ago after a house move. I need to sort out the Orbe's new eagerness to slide about

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Few changes in 2021 but no plans to change anything this year

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Left rack
Naim 252, Dave, 300HU, MScaler

Right rack
Naim ND5XS2, 300PS, SCDR

Naim SL2s and Fraim

Cables: Witchhat Phantom speaker, AR Lunar between Dave and 252, Mark Grant HDX1 (2x) between MScaler and Dave, Naim DC1 between ND5XS2 and MScaler.
The rest are standard Naim cables.

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Please excuse the unfinished room, still waiting for the maple shelving for the sides of the chimney brest.

The rack is hidden away behind the settee on the left, still need to tidy it up a little, it's only been set up a couple of weeks ago after a house move. I need to sort out the Orbe's new eagerness to slide about

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Is it a Fender cherry red jazz bass beside the audio rack ? Looks nice !
 
Please excuse the unfinished room, still waiting for the maple shelving for the sides of the chimney brest.

The rack is hidden away behind the settee on the left, still need to tidy it up a little, it's only been set up a couple of weeks ago after a house move. I need to sort out the Orbe's new eagerness to slide about

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Nice *ahem* rack. What is it please?
 
Here is mine.

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It’s a Rega Planar 10 with Apheta 3 and Aria 3, a Naim NAT 02 tuner and NDX2 streamer, a Supernait 3, and ProAc Tablette 10 Signature speakers on Something Solid stands.

What a lovely room and the way the system integrates so subtly with it is fantastic. Nice one.
 
The main system for now.

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Falcon LS3/5as on the Kan stands
Plinius 8150
LP12 - Valhalla, pre-cirkus, Ittok + DV 10x5

Wish I could bring the speakers out a bit more... but space constraints. Have been very happy with this system.

78 system is the same Quad ESL + Conrad Johnson PV10 + Quad 405 + Technics SL1200 MK 3 with various styli for a Stanton 500.
 
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Here is mine.

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It’s a Rega Planar 10 with Apheta 3 and Aria 3, a Naim NAT 02 tuner and NDX2 streamer, a Supernait 3, and ProAc Tablette 10 Signature speakers on Something Solid stands.
Beautiful system. That Rega combo punches well above its weight. Had it in house for about a month, very nice setup. In the end the sound from my Clearaudio(at 2x cost) was more to my liking, but the annoyance of placing the ring and weight was not missed. I loved being able to change sides without turning it off. The finger lift is the best I ever used, I could cue like a champ. Where you hide the records?
 
The main system for now.

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Falcon LS3/5as on the Kan stands
Plinius 8150
LP12 - Valhalla, pre-cirkus, Ittok + DV 10x5

Wish I could bring the speakers out a bit more... but space constraints
Very nice. No CB in use? In my mind I have run the speaker cable down the back right and left speaker stand posts with small black zip ties, and across to the baseboard and around to the amp;) The only thing harder to run than Naca5 is Music.
 
Very nice. No CB in use? In my mind I have run the speaker cable down the back right and left speaker stand posts with small black zip ties, and across to the baseboard and around to the amp;) The only thing harder to run than Naca5 is Music.

I think that is a good suggestion. I've never figured out how to keep the NACa5 neat....
 
The main system for now.

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Falcon LS3/5as on the Kan stands
Plinius 8150
LP12 - Valhalla, pre-cirkus, Ittok + DV 10x5

Wish I could bring the speakers out a bit more... but space constraints. Have been very happy with this system.
If we were honest, most of us would be very happy with this system as well.
 
Since February of 2020 my family and my lives have been in danger repeatedly as an essential front line worker. I took more abuse and stress than I thought I could take and I did residency before the Libby Zion laws. Records with my daughter were probable the best part of my day, a side or two before putting her to bed, each night when I wasn't at work. I talked to my wife, and let's say I went for it. I found a used Ypsilon VPS100 phono pre. Always loved a tube phono stage with the Naim sound. The PRAT and engagement with the big fat 3d images only the best tubes throw. I also upgraded my 300dr to a 500dr, still love my 52. I also added Music cable throughout, piece by piece over the last 2 years when they came up used. Still waiting for the 52 Burndy to arrive, the WH Morgana is nice upgrade as well. This year I just added the Isoacoustic Gaia feet to my speakers, and my turntable. A very impressive upgrade. In both cases I think they detract a bit from the aesthetic, but they really improve the sound. I was listening to a Rasputin/Bobbin Hunky Dory last night, the clapping at the end of Andy Warhol was startling and I've listened hundreds of times. Ok here are some pics. I included one of my daughter staring intently at a gatefold for 20 minutes while the music played, a few questions or a lot, depending on the mood. "who's talking daddy, is that George singing, is that John, why isn't Ringo smiling". She is really digging Get back and the Let it be box. Sharing this hobby with a 3 year old is something I never imagined. It's a wonderful surprise.
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There is a Cary Streamer as well, thats an Ypsilon SUT next to the 52. Running a Koestu Rosewood signature platinum cart that I switch with a DVxv1T when they get retipped. Vivid Giya 3 speakers. The system sounds great and is so resolving, that I am hearing some weakness in pressings I thought were my last purchase. The only downside thus far to the upgrades.
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I think that is a good suggestion. I've never figured out how to keep the NACa5 neat....
3m makes some nice no mess when taken off plastic clips you can use to hold the NACA in place. I haven't used it in awhile, but IIRC a hairdryer can help things.
 


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