kensalriser
pfm Member
I quit that forum when the moderator suggested a 16 year old unserviced power amp could damage speakers. If that really was the case, I'd expect to see disclaimers in the product literature.
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Rafal135135
pfm Member
I think in the "olive" era it was more useful and friendlier forum. These days it is mostly "mutual admiration society" unfortunately.
Del monaco
Del Monaco
I owned Olive for a while. It had a particular sound. I wondered whether the marketing of PRAT was used to elevate a sound that was somewhat flawed?
ie It wasnāt a presentation that suited classical really and was more effective with single instrument, chamber and some jazz. For some, it was great with rock and hard rock.
ie It wasnāt a presentation that suited classical really and was more effective with single instrument, chamber and some jazz. For some, it was great with rock and hard rock.
Yeah, it was was not quite as simple as that. I moved the LP12 on as i was no longer really listening to vinyl. Then a couple of years later I realised I missed my vinyl replay and decided to buy the Gyro as a stopgap... thing is I liked it so much that I have just kept it. While it's technically not as good as the LP12 was (partly as the arm/cartridge is a not as good as the Ekos/Arkiv) it just (yes I know it's a trite expression) plays music the way I like it. It is exceedingly good value for money and looks rather lovely too. Thing is... I don't feel the need to upgrade it which is intertesting.
Yep... killed them to the point where they are more profitable than everhmm, I trust this is British humor,I can't find any fresh air over there, just high moderation and sheepish talk in generel.
There's a few objective souls but they haven't got a chance.
So many things aren't allowed to be discussed, its crazy in a free world.
JV had an entirely different approach to discussion, Focal killed Naim.
I was never able to afford active naim but enjoyed my top ish end system when I had it. ATC is more rounded, perhaps not as āfastā as SBLs but does everything very well. Mid band is stunning, voices incredible & has more presence.
The latest range would be a great match for active speakers & I think itās a positive direction for them to take.
The latest range would be a great match for active speakers & I think itās a positive direction for them to take.
Iāve recently gone back after a 10 year hiatus. Has been quite useful reading the threads on the new classic series. last month I swapped my Devialet 250 for a NSC222 and NC NAP250. Very very pleased with them. A big step up bass soundstage and separation from the Devialet. Plan on adding the NPx300 and that will be fine for me for another decade.
Darren L
Egalitarian
That only tells us they're more profitable, that could be for many of reasons and speaks nothing of anything else.they are more profitable than ever
Helen Bach
if it ain't Baroque ...
I've no Naim gear, or Linn ('cept for a couple of the 'cheap' arms and a K18 bodied AT95, with Black Diamond nude elliptical, and 'lovin' it). What am I missing? Just less than the square root of damn-all!
Increased turnover, higher R&D spend, more profit... what else are you after? From a business perspective they are doing very well. They also have a product range that appeals to what younger discerning and fairly wealthy people want these days i.e. all in one systems and integrated A/V while keeping a nod to the old separates philosophy... best of luck to them.
Mike Hughes
pfm Member
Merged with Focal but managed by VerVent.The 80's adverts were genius and a lovely example of the great business Julian and his staff created.
Sharp contrast to nowadays greedy profit company managed by French Focal
NSC 222 with active ATC makes a very attractive system really
Yes, agreed, Iād also be looking at the Linn DSM range.
Totally agree. I have a Gyro with SME IV. It's one of those things you buy and want to keep. They're built to last forever.
Tony L
Administrator
It seems friendly and good natured to me on the whole. As you know from the number of times you have been given leeway after consistently hurling abuse on the various football threads (and others) moderation is fairly fluid and goes both ways. It is unwise to throw bricks in glass houses!
Allan Probin
pfm Member
I pop back in there now and then. The oddest question I saw asked recently was what was the best DAC to buy to burn in the USB socket on his new music server (USB socket would be unused in normal use but he just wanted to burn everything in). The advise was clear ā¦ to make thorough job of it, the most expensive one he could afford!
