Del monaco
Del Monaco
I like you.
I like you.
The 250DR certainly kicks them up the proverbials.I think the Naim would go nicely with those Wharfedales. From memory of the those speakers they should compliment each other nicely.
That's a nicely balanced system you have there. Kind of a sweet spot system. I used to like the 72 , remember when it came out. I had 62, bit colder and less refined than 72.My wierd system is a Thorens 166 / OC9 into modded 72 into 250DR into Wharfedale 505.2.
I enjoy the hell out of it, so whether the Naim is an overpriced con, as some would have us believe, doesn't really bother me.
I could very happily live with the Supernait and build a system around it. No need to go any further.Recently got a Supernait 3 because it sounds better to me than the several others I demoed in the price range, and better than the Accuphase I had before it. I think it’s a great value. I listen to music more often now and enjoy it more with the Naim. It’s just Hi-Fi gear. You listen and pick what you enjoy.
These threads are so weird.
That's a nicely balanced system you have there...
I was wondering what power supply you are using for your 250DR.
Yes, I only found out about this as an alternative way of upgrading a naim pre amp by reading on this forum. Heard it said that it betters 252 as well. That's a lot of pound note's saved....The 72 (with RSL replacement boards) is powered by a TPR4 'd Hicap. Its better than a 282 to my ears.
The 72 (with RSL replacement boards) is powered by a TPR4 'd Hicap. Its better than a 282 to my ears.
The 505.2' s are surprisingly refined for the price of a round of drinks and are well matched to the Naim amp.
I thought the sneering hifi dealer went out of fashion once the 21st century rolled round. It was currency in the 80s and 90s, A dealer once saw me walk away from a Gyrodec in about 1995 when he asked what I was using at present and told me that "If you only have a Rega 2 then you probably won't appreciate the Gyro, it's too big a step". I was ready to buy and I had the money ready to go. I had several dealers rubbishing my Quad 33-303. Instead of saying "Yes, lovely amp the 33-303, or it was in its day, of course things have moved on a great deal since then, what you need is to listen to..." they opted for "Why are you messing around whit THAT old thing?" which ensured my withdrawal of custom and reply "because it's better than anything I've seen in your shop".Naim dealers really don't help the view of the brand in a lot of way. For instance a dealer I went to recently was somewhat shocked when I said that I didn't want to hear the Naim system he was pushing my way and when I pointed out that I was not a fan of the house sound, he pointed out that I must have a hearing problem as you couldn't get better in a thoroughly rude manner. Suffice to say, I walked our shortly thereafter and won't be returning any time soon. It is worth nothing that this is not the first time I have experienced this sort of reaction from Naim dealers, although not quite as rude previously.
I thought the sneering hifi dealer went out of fashion once the 21st century rolled round. It was currency in the 80s and 90s, A dealer once saw me walk away from a Gyrodec in about 1995 when he asked what I was using at present and told me that "If you only have a Rega 2 then you probably won't appreciate the Gyro, it's too big a step". I was ready to buy and I had the money ready to go. I had several dealers rubbishing my Quad 33-303. Instead of saying "Yes, lovely amp the 33-303, or it was in its day, of course things have moved on a great deal since then, what you need is to listen to..." they opted for "Why are you messing around whit THAT old thing?" which ensured my withdrawal of custom and reply "because it's better than anything I've seen in your shop".
Like the ‘not the 9 o clock news’ sketch...Quite agree that this sort of behaviour has reduced but it’s still evident with a select few not so desirable dealers.
You can fit the same cards to a 32.5. I'm not sure if all else is equal to the 72 though. There are some here more au fait with the differences in Naim pre's. Or contact Kit Ryan on the Ryan Sound Labs site. I've found him very helpful and his after sales service excellent.Do you know if the results would be similar with a NAC 32.5 instead of the 72 with the same Hicap and amp ?
Woofers and tweetersLike the ‘not the 9 o clock news’ sketch...
Why would you expect anything different. If they’re desperate to sell then they will come out with that type of sneering approach. The good thing is that once you see this you know that they are snarks and you can dismiss them from your list of potential dealers who would be very lucky yo have your custom. I went to a place in South Yorks. a few years ago and their banter made me feel very uncomfortable.Not a good luck really and very lacking in self awareness.I thought the sneering hifi dealer went out of fashion once the 21st century rolled round. It was currency in the 80s and 90s, A dealer once saw me walk away from a Gyrodec in about 1995 when he asked what I was using at present and told me that "If you only have a Rega 2 then you probably won't appreciate the Gyro, it's too big a step". I was ready to buy and I had the money ready to go. I had several dealers rubbishing my Quad 33-303. Instead of saying "Yes, lovely amp the 33-303, or it was in its day, of course things have moved on a great deal since then, what you need is to listen to..." they opted for "Why are you messing around whit THAT old thing?" which ensured my withdrawal of custom and reply "because it's better than anything I've seen in your shop".
I thought the sneering hifi dealer went out of fashion once the 21st century rolled round. It was currency in the 80s and 90s, A dealer once saw me walk away from a Gyrodec in about 1995 when he asked what I was using at present and told me that "If you only have a Rega 2 then you probably won't appreciate the Gyro, it's too big a step". I was ready to buy and I had the money ready to go. I had several dealers rubbishing my Quad 33-303. Instead of saying "Yes, lovely amp the 33-303, or it was in its day, of course things have moved on a great deal since then, what you need is to listen to..." they opted for "Why are you messing around whit THAT old thing?" which ensured my withdrawal of custom and reply "because it's better than anything I've seen in your shop".
I thought you meant the dealer that was on the X roads by Salvo's restaurant.I assume that was in Leeds?
I rang a Leeds dealer up for a demo of a Naim CD5 about 15-20 years ago. I told him I would bring my Arcam Alpha+ for a comparison.
I actually took my Campbridage Audio CD2 instead and when I got there he said (in a disgusted tone):
"You can't expect a CD5 to beat that!! I thought you were bringing an Arcam CDP"
I said that yes, I did expect a modern (at the time) and highly reviewed £1K machine to beat an ancient £600 one, especially as it had the famous Naim badge.
He was absolutely right!
Funny thing is that I strongly suspect that the Acram would have been much better than the CD5 as well.
By way of contrast. Audio Projects in Leeds just sent me home with a Linn Genki and Ikemi under each arm.
Some years later I went into the 1st dealer to ask about small speakers for my kitchen. I think the dealer must have remembered me (for the temerity of taking a decent CDP for a comparison) and he tried his hardest to blank me.
I won't be recommending anyone to visit Audio Republic.