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Thread: Mike's system
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May 12, 2021, 12:19 PM #151
Re: Mike's system
Persona’s directly to the left / right of your listening chair?
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May 12, 2021, 12:30 PM #152
Re: Mike's system
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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May 16, 2021, 04:14 AM #153
Re: Mike's system
Boulder & Fyne, you know you want to...
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May 16, 2021, 04:28 AM #154“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
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June 9, 2021, 09:16 PM #155
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June 9, 2021, 09:24 PM #156
Re: Mike's system
I’m my own worst customer.
Nothing decided. My system currently comprises two turntables and a reel to reel sitting on the floor.
Thinking:
Kharma, Harbeth, Pass, Luxman, Sim, Classe, Boulder, NAIM, Block, MSB, Aurender I have Vivid and NAIM in the family room, so maybe try something different in the listening room.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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June 9, 2021, 09:38 PM #157
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June 9, 2021, 09:44 PM #158
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June 10, 2021, 12:03 PM #159
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June 10, 2021, 12:19 PM #160
Re: Mike's system
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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June 10, 2021, 04:27 PM #161
Re: Mike's system
Ok here goes ,
System 1 : AG trios with subs powered with VAC pre/amplification..
system 2: Kharma Enigma Veyron 4D with Boulder/Gryphon /MSB ..
Hurry up before the Vette gets in and ur distracted ...!
Regards
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June 10, 2021, 07:28 PM #162
Re: Mike's system
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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June 10, 2021, 08:41 PM #163
Re: Mike's system
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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June 10, 2021, 09:36 PM #164
Re: Mike's system
I know the trios wont fit , the plan is for you to take them to the store for fantastic demo’s
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June 11, 2021, 12:10 AM #165
Re: Mike's system
How about a sweet, simple, "to the pont" system:
Harbeth 30.2s
Pass Labs 60.8 amp
Pass XP12 pre
Hegel DAC
Shunyata Denali V2 PD
Shunyata Alpha v2 ICs, SPs and PCs, Sigma USB
You can use one of the two TTs you already have.
This system would likely punch way above its price point.
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June 11, 2021, 06:48 AM #166
Mike's system
Great little system, but at the volumes I listen, I would blow the 30.2’s to smithereens in my room. 40.3’s…for sure would work. 260.8’s then.
I have some Franco Serblin Accordo Essence coming next week to go with the little Accordo’s in the store. Maybe those.
Been kind of wanting to live with some 40.3’s though. At least for a few months. Have some ideas I want to
try around ISOacoustics on top of some Skylan Stands for isolation.
Kharma’s remain my ultimate goal. Since you can customize any speaker in the Essence line with a Diamond tweeter and/or Omega-F midrange (from the Enigma Veyron series), I’ve been pondering those or just some stock DB7-S’s or 9’s. Of course, there is always the Exquisite MIDI .
We’ll see. No time to experiment this weekend as we have two more installs.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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June 11, 2021, 11:03 AM #167
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Re: Mike's system
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Conrad Johnson Premier15 phono, ART-2 pre, Premier8A mono, Lumin T2, VPI Classic3, Magnepan 3.7
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June 11, 2021, 12:48 PM #168
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July 18, 2021, 10:27 AM #169
Re: Mike's system
So, I decided on a NAIM 500 system. 500 DR amp (and power supply) with 552 Preamp (and power supply) and 555 DAC/Streamer (and power supply). Also going with three NAIM SuperLine Phonostages (two for the Avid with two tone arms and one for the Kronos). Two of those SuperLine’s get a SuperCAP DR power supply and the third gets it’s power from the 552. Likely the mono cart will go on the last configuration.
I also have the new NAIM Solstice turntable and phonostage (with power supply coming), a full NAIM FRAIM rack (Cherry with black legs and tinted glass). Cabling will be all NAIM SuperLumina, DIN, Burndy, Power and speaker, except for two XLR to DIN Chord Cables (for NAIM) to run my Studer R2R and Trinov SSP to the 552. The Studer is also getting a new custom made stand from Europe with two shelves (for the Doshi and it’s PSU).
Had to order a custom made glass shelf for one of the NAIM FRAIMs for the AVID TT to fit properly. There is no way to fit the Kronos, so it will go on a separate Quadrasphire rack. App to control the NAIM 555 DR will be the NAIM app, but will experiment with an Aurender going into one of the NAIM’s inputs. I tried this in the store and it was fabulous. Have not decided on power conditioning yet. The NAIM UK folks are so adamant that everything gets plugged into the wall. If I do that, I will definitely be using Shunyata Defenders with all the lightning strikes here in Florida.
Speakers: FOR NOW, Harbeth 40.3XD. I went with Skylan stands filled with white rice, rather than brown rice as the brown is a little too dark sounding (that’s a joke!). Skylan is from Canada and since they have a flat top, I will use four ISOAcoustic Orea Bordeaux’s between the bottom of the speaker and top of the stand. Will also experiment with four GAIA II’s instead of the spikes on the stands.
Long term I will be going with a Kharma speaker, but first want to evaluate a few more. I already have Vivid G3 S2’s with NAIM in my family room, but I did consider a pair of G2 S2’s. Also wanted to live with the Harbeth 40.3XD for a while since Paul Yoo (the audiophile formerly known as “Blue McIntosh”) has been so insistent I do so.
With supply chain issues, I may have everything up and running by Christmas.My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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July 18, 2021, 10:37 AM #170
Re: Mike's system
Wow…outstanding Mike! I’m sure it will sound glorious. Can’t wait to see the pics.
Paul
Speakers: Von Schweikert VR-5 Anniversary MK II Front L/R, LCR-35 Center, VR-1 Rear L/R Sub: JL Audio F113
Amps: PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono, McIntosh MC207 Pre-Amp PS Audio BHK Signature and Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage/PSU-10 Power Supply
Turntable: VPI HR-X 12.7 TONEARM (2) and SDS, Stillpoints LPI
Tape Deck Otari 5050B II2
Music Server: Aurender N100H
Cartridges: Ortofon Cadenza Black, Lyra Helikon Mono Digital Source: Oppo UDP-205 DAC: Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE
SSP: Marantz AV8801 Cables: Wireworld Electra 7 (P) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7, Shunyata Delta NR (I) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 (S) Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 (USB)
AC Power Regeneration: PS Audio DirectStream P15 Power Plant and Shunyata Denali 6000s V2.
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July 18, 2021, 04:18 PM #171
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Re: Mike's system
i tried to get home demo of the 500 system for 3 years without any success so i just gave up
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July 18, 2021, 04:34 PM #172
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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July 18, 2021, 04:36 PM #173
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Mike's system
i’m in portland or
i’m familiar with naim , i even own some naim gear since the 90s and still enjoy it
as for the 500 , i won’t purchase without home demo
thx
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July 18, 2021, 05:03 PM #174
Re: Mike's system
The 500 system is awesome!!!!!
Jock
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters.
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House: Naim ND555/2PS, Naim 552, Naim 500, Studer A80/Doshi V3, Magico M2s, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Lumina IC/SC, Shunyata Everest and Omega PCs.
Workshop: Naim ND555/2 PS, VAC Master Pre, VAC Sig 200iQ, Border Patrol pre/power, Avant Garde Duo Mezzo XD, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Shunyata IC/SC, Shunyata Typhon QR/Triton V3/Sigma PCs.
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July 18, 2021, 06:07 PM #175
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July 19, 2021, 12:01 AM #176
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July 19, 2021, 11:18 AM #177
Re: Mike's system
Whats in a Naim ....!
Pics would help , less see this new home reference setup ..!
Regards* An Audiophile is only as old as his latest Class D incarnation *
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July 19, 2021, 11:55 AM #178
Re: Mike's system
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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July 19, 2021, 03:19 PM #179
Re: Mike's system
Audiophile on paper, poor bastard in reality...
Dell desktop / JRiver / Arcam rDac / Pro-Ject Essential II Digital / NAD C 315 BEE / Totem Arro / Blue Jeans Cables
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July 19, 2021, 03:31 PM #180
Mike's system
Thank you. I did. I bounced around the idea for weeks. The hard core NAIM guys on the NAIM forum really feel the 500 is the place to be in the price to performance ratio, unless you need the power. My room is small at home and I just don't see needing the power. In the Statement, I bet that preamp is amazing. That’s what kept me thinking, but the 552 is no slouch and weighs twice what the 252 does in the store.
My only consideration right now is one more PSU for the 555. I blame Jock (The Professor) for putting that thought in my head. He has two on his 555. One for the analog section, one for the digital section. He’s a bad influence.
I’ve lived with NAIM in my family room for about 3 years. I just love it. There I have a SN3 which I’m using as a preamp only since I added the 250DR (a gift from Jock), a ND5 XS2 steamer and HICAP DR.
NAIM’s “must do’s and do not’s” jive with my lifestyle. For example, NEVER turn it off. The preamp for example can take 2 weeks to start sounding great again. NAIM is tweaky in the way the components must be organized and stacked. The smallest thing with NAIM can make the biggest differences and don’t try to understand it because it will make you crazy! But you’re rewarded with the most toe tappingly musical sound with great bass grip and mids and sweet highs.
I was trying to think of a good analogy. I guess NAIM is the Alfa Romeo of audio. A real music lovers product.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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July 19, 2021, 03:51 PM #181
Re: Mike's system
I don't know Naim that well but I remember back in the day it was always Naim vs Linn and it was a big thing and you couldn't be both...
Every time you have Naim in your videos I am always thinking Hmmmm yes... I like that! Even though I don't consider Naim as high as some other brands you have that may not sounds as good in the end anyway...
I cannot afford s**t but I do know that If I could I would buy an Atom in a heartbeat! Funnily though every reviews says it's the less fussy product ever. Just add speakers and boom it sounds wonderful! Then again, it's an all in one product...Audiophile on paper, poor bastard in reality...
Dell desktop / JRiver / Arcam rDac / Pro-Ject Essential II Digital / NAD C 315 BEE / Totem Arro / Blue Jeans Cables
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July 19, 2021, 11:23 PM #182
Re: Mike's system
Jock
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters.
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House: Naim ND555/2PS, Naim 552, Naim 500, Studer A80/Doshi V3, Magico M2s, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Lumina IC/SC, Shunyata Everest and Omega PCs.
Workshop: Naim ND555/2 PS, VAC Master Pre, VAC Sig 200iQ, Border Patrol pre/power, Avant Garde Duo Mezzo XD, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Shunyata IC/SC, Shunyata Typhon QR/Triton V3/Sigma PCs.
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July 20, 2021, 10:05 PM #183
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Re: Mike's system
A long time Naim owner here--dating back to the Chrome bumper days and before--quite an enigma brand--lovers and haters--bit finicky with speaker cabling in the past --but all seems kosher with the current crop.
It is good to see a major US dealer putting a full house Naim system together--I'm sure it will sound superb--yes to leaving on also-
However I'm sure the tropical season in Florida will mandate variations of that mantra--better to be safe than sorry though I agree!
My own 555's stay on too!
Good listening,
Bruce
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July 20, 2021, 11:56 PM #184
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Re: Mike's system
Damn Mike, putting Alfa Romeo into the mix, ya bastard! I’ve been an Alfa fan for decades, now will have to seek out some Naim gear and have a listen. If Naim does for audio what Alfa does for drivers, it will be a romantic sound for sure, as Alfa has always been about the “body & soul” of driving, imho.
Maybe Jock will chime in… is your Naim rig at the Oregon coast house?
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July 21, 2021, 12:42 AM #185
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July 21, 2021, 10:13 AM #186
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July 21, 2021, 10:53 AM #187
Re: Mike's system
Alfa’s are great drivers, Once you get going .... !
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July 21, 2021, 11:52 AM #188
Re: Mike's system
Jock
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters.
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House: Naim ND555/2PS, Naim 552, Naim 500, Studer A80/Doshi V3, Magico M2s, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Lumina IC/SC, Shunyata Everest and Omega PCs.
Workshop: Naim ND555/2 PS, VAC Master Pre, VAC Sig 200iQ, Border Patrol pre/power, Avant Garde Duo Mezzo XD, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Shunyata IC/SC, Shunyata Typhon QR/Triton V3/Sigma PCs.
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July 21, 2021, 11:54 AM #189
Re: Mike's system
I've never had an Alfa so I'm not familiar enough to comment on that analogy. My fat @ss never seemed to fit.
Jock
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters.
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House: Naim ND555/2PS, Naim 552, Naim 500, Studer A80/Doshi V3, Magico M2s, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Lumina IC/SC, Shunyata Everest and Omega PCs.
Workshop: Naim ND555/2 PS, VAC Master Pre, VAC Sig 200iQ, Border Patrol pre/power, Avant Garde Duo Mezzo XD, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Shunyata IC/SC, Shunyata Typhon QR/Triton V3/Sigma PCs.
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July 21, 2021, 12:26 PM #190
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July 21, 2021, 02:43 PM #191
Re: Mike's system
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July 21, 2021, 02:47 PM #192
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Re: Mike's system
I had an '86 Spider Veloce. Not fast, but tons of fun. That was back in my early 30s, I was single, so a little ragtop sports car was perfect, though living in Seattle I found all the places the damn top leaked. But the car never failed to start, only left me stranded once with a failed water pump. That can happen to any car, and did to a couple of the beaters I drove as a kid.
Thinking 'bout that car... half a lifetime ago. Brings back some really great memories. Mine was a "champagne" color, like this:
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July 21, 2021, 02:56 PM #193
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My dream car would be a Competizione 8C. Followed by a picture of the new 8C (whenever it gets released, 0-60 under 3 seconds)
OK, sorry to derail Mike's thread. But he did bring up Alfa!
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July 21, 2021, 03:01 PM #194
Re: Mike's system
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July 21, 2021, 03:38 PM #195
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The Emira looks amazing. Has me thinking a little.
Mike, your P Car is missing a third pedal Just kiddin’Sean
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July 21, 2021, 03:40 PM #196
Mike's system
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"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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July 21, 2021, 03:46 PM #197
Re: Mike's system
Sean
Lumin T2
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AudioQuest Hurricane HC
Shunyata PS8 & Defender & Cabling
HRS E1
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July 21, 2021, 03:47 PM #198
Re: Mike's system
Thanks Sean. I can honestly say it’s better than any of my 911’s, even my 2018 911 GTS.
I agree with Doug!
The 2020 Porsche Cayman GT4 Is My Favorite New Porsche - YouTube
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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July 21, 2021, 03:54 PM #199
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I can certainly see why. We’re at a point nowadays where all new cars are quick enough and have enough power (for the road). The smaller car with mid-engine balance really makes for that great driving experience that is loaded with fun. I never feel cheated in my base Cayman, speed-wise.
Sean
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HRS E1
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July 21, 2021, 03:57 PM #200
Re: Mike's system
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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