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    Full NAIM system

    300DR/300PSU/252/SuperCAPDR/NDX2/XPSDR/NAIM Frame/SuperLumina Cables throughout/Shunyata Hydra PC




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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    300DR/300PSU/252/SuperCAPDR/NDX2/XPSDR/NAIM Frame/SuperLumina Cables throughout/Shunyata Hydra PC

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    Does it sound as good as it looks ?

    Are those Naim interconnects required with their electronics ?

    What brand rack is that?

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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Quote Originally Posted by mdp632 View Post
    Does it sound as good as it looks ?

    Are those Naim interconnects required with their electronics ?

    What brand rack is that?
    It sounds better than it looks! Yes, the NAIM cables are included/required. Rack is the NAIMFRAME.


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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Great looking system Mike!
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Looking good.

    Most Naim people will tell you to put the 552 on the second shelf, assuming the interconnects reach.
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    I think Naim was being very insensitive with the appearance of this system. This looks like a rack of servers in a computer room/datacenter. All that's missing is some yellow/red lights. What I/T person wants to come home from work and stare at the same crap they have been looking at for the last 12 hours? Im sure its beautiful to everybody else thou
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Brings back great memories of when I had a full Naim 52 , 4 x 135's active SBL system.
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Hey Mike, it's Naim Fraim not Frame:-)
    I'm just jealous.
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Quote Originally Posted by Leatherneck View Post
    Hey Mike, it's Naim Fraim not Frame:-)
    I'm just jealous.
    Ha yes. Auto correct or a busy moment. You are correct!


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    Ha! I understand the comparison, maybe they should offer a darTZeel color option

    Quote Originally Posted by Billion$Baby View Post
    I think Naim was being very insensitive with the appearance of this system. This looks like a rack of servers in a computer room/datacenter. All that's missing is some yellow/red lights. What I/T person wants to come home from work and stare at the same crap they have been looking at for the last 12 hours? Im sure its beautiful to everybody else thou
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Be still my beating heart.

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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Quote Originally Posted by bluegrassphile View Post
    Be still my beating heart.
    Hahahaha!

    Me too.
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    I bet it sounds awesome.
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    I bet it sounds awesome.
    It’s the tower of power!


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    Re: Full NAIM system

    That Naim stack looks killer, Mike.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Sean View Post
    That Naim stack looks killer, Mike.


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    That is quite the endorsement, Mike.

    If my eyes serve me correctly, this beautiful stack is powering your A3’s, is that right?


    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Sean, it’s my favorite system in the store.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Sean View Post
    That is quite the endorsement, Mike.

    If my eyes serve me correctly, this beautiful stack is powering your A3’s, is that right?







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    A3’s, Harbeth’s, Fyne’s, whatever the customers want to hear.


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    I bet they’re all sweet!

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    A3’s, Harbeth’s, Fyne’s, whatever the customers want to hear.


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    Quote Originally Posted by the professor View Post
    Looking good.

    Most Naim people will tell you to put the 552 on the second shelf, assuming the interconnects reach.
    And then most people will tell you to split up the power supplies onto a separate Fraim stack. But honestly it becomes diminishing returns. BUT that said, moving the pre and streamer further from power supplies does provide sonic improvement. It just gets to be a COMMITMENT to go from 1 to 2 stacks. I eventually did, however:

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    Amplification: Naim 552/500DR
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    I hope that you have a ton of success with Naim, Mike!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bart001 View Post
    I hope that you have a ton of success with Naim, Mike!
    Thank you! Full NAIM system

    Just finished a NAIM/B&W install today.




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    Beautiful! SN3? And?
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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Beautiful! SN3? And?
    NDX2/XPS-DR


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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    NDX2/XPS-DR

    That's a really nice little system! Did you try with and without a HiCapDR?
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Quote Originally Posted by Bart001 View Post
    That's a really nice little system! Did you try with and without a HiCapDR?
    Not yet. Soon.


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    Re: Full NAIM system

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    Thank you! Full NAIM system

    Just finished a NAIM/B&W install today.




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    Gorgeous speakers! 802 D3? What’s that color name?
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    What’s that color name?
    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    White

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    Not yet. Soon.
    I'd be interested in your opinion on adding a HiCapDR to the SN3. I thought it definitely improved things with my SN2, but there was always a (smaller?) camp that preferred the SN2 without it.
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    I'd be interested in your opinion on adding a HiCapDR to the SN3. I thought it definitely improved things with my SN2, but there was always a (smaller?) camp that preferred the SN2 without it.
    We did it here in the store and it definitely improved focus and separation and noise floor. Well worth it.


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    Re: Full NAIM system

    So, I don't know what we're lookin' at here as I don't know Naim's "naimenclature" .

    What's what, functionally speaking, and what are the model numbers that correspond?

    From what I can tell from looking it looks like there's a preamp, an amp, and a streamer/DAC? Then, three separate Naim power supplies for each (those being the units that all look identical and don't have any controls, displays, etc.)?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Puma Cat View Post
    So, I don't know what we're lookin' at here as I don't know Naim's "naimenclature" .

    What's what, functionally speaking, and what are the model numbers that correspond?

    From what I can tell from looking it looks like there's a preamp, an amp, and a streamer/DAC? Then, three separate Naim power supplies for each (those being the units that all look identical and don't have any controls, displays, etc.)?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    NAIM 300DR and 300PS (amp and power supply)
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    Thank you, Mike!
    Naim have some power amp separates that are one-box; not until the 300 do they separate the amp and power supply into 2 boxes. They do that for the 300 and the 500.

    Likewise - some preamps can function without an external power supply. Once you reach the 252 level, you must use an external power supply. Same with the 552.

    This applies to the digital streamers as well. Up to a point, an external power supply is optional. But not with the top-of-the-line streamer player, the ND555.
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    I replaced my active SBL olive system with a Naim Uniti. Simply marvelous! And a lot less fussy, almost cable free! Actually, Not totally true, but a huge downsizing did occur around 2010, and the active system was already gone by then, but I bought the Uniti and still use it almost daily, and it still amazes me.

    I have had Naim in my home since the very early 80’s, and it has just stuck with me, in one shape or another. I am somewhat intrigued by the Supernait 3 these days, but I really do not need it, yet the force is strong.....


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    Re: Full NAIM system

    The SN3 would be well worth listening; a big step up from the original Uniti. As would be the Nova, if you like the all-in-one concept.
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    I am sure both would be the typical “upgrade” from my updated Uniti, but in reality, this thing just works great with my Guru Junior Plus speakers as a fun, simple setup.

    My main LinnenberG/Duevel system will probably see me out over the long haul. I guess my musings on the SuperNait 3 were just kind of that. As far as the new streamers from Naim, while I do like them, they offer me less for more money than what I have in general, no FM as standard, and quite frankly, the cutesy volume control knob would never get used, nor the fancy multi-colored display, as I use an iPad for complete control anyway. I just find the money engineered into it with these things do nothing for sound in general. Just my opinion, nothing more...but they do sound very good!


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    Re: Full NAIM system

    The new streamers have a much better streamer front-end; they are Roon ready and work with online streaming systems much better. And the SQ is significantly improved. I have a UnitiQute2 for my second system, and the Atom really is quite a bit better. May pick one up used once there are more on the used market. So it's definitely not about the cute volume control. But obviously if you like what you've got now, no need to upgrade.
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    True, I have not done side by side comparisons either, and I certainly do not mean to put down the new streamers at all, they should indeed be better, after all, my Uniti is going on nine(?) years old with only the digital board upgrade and whatever the most current software version it can possibly have. Yet I am still in love with the darn thing, just makes great music.

    Even connected up to my Duevel Venus, it shocks me actually at times, at just how good it does sound streaming Tidal, Linn Radio or RP. Hopefully it will continue to go for another several years!

    Bart, what is your Uniti2 used with system wise?


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    Re: Full NAIM system

    My Qute2 is part of a very small system - a NAP100 external power amp, and an Allo Digi-One raspberry pi-based interface so that I can use Roon to stream to it. And Dynaudio X12 small speakers on Dynaudio stands. That's is!
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Makes for a nice, simple, tidy setup! I think that is the other main reason I like it so much, no fuss, cabling nightmare that my full active setup was years ago.


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    Re: Full NAIM system

    I am going to be listening to a Nait XS3 and ND5XS2 sometime next week. I am curious what the uplift it may bring compared to my single box Uniti 1. Should be fun!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Frazeur1 View Post
    I am going to be listening to a Nait XS3 and ND5XS2 sometime next week. I am curious what the uplift it may bring compared to my single box Uniti 1. Should be fun!
    Looking forward to your thoughts. I’m curious what improvements you hear.
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    Thanks Joe, will do. My Uniti is getting a bit long in the tooth as they say, still works great. I have been considering it’s replacement for about six months or so, and not wanting to go to the new Uniti, this seemed to be the best solution, even if it is two boxes. Gives me more flexibility, and it is actually a cheaper solution versus say Star or Nova. At least the amp will last forever for the most part, and the streaming part can be updated independently. Will see how it goes! My days of the higher spend is over, so here we go!


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    I totally agree with your reasoning, makes perfect sense. If I wasn’t so fickle in the past, I could have seen a full Naim system in my room. My Supernait 2 is wonderful. I can only imagine how wonderful it gets the higher up we go.
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    Re: Full NAIM system

    Yes, I am playing at the lower end of the Naim food chain here, but strangely enough, very satisfied/content that it really is very much good enough.

    I am done playing at that upper end of anything these days, and find I am actually “listening” to the music more, and not thinking about the next upgrade or where I am headed. It is a nice feeling, and place to be.

    I say all this with some past context, several years back my Naim system comprised of top spec Linn LP12, Naim CDS2, Nat02 tuner, NAC82-was headed towards 52, Supercap, Supercap, Snaxo 2-4, pair of Nap250’s and of course, active SBL’s. All olive series. All on three Audiophile BASE racks.

    In all honesty, yes it sounded wonderful, fantastic, as well as it should have for the outlay. But really, I enjoyed my music no more than I did when I had my simple Nait2 and CDI and Kans to be honest. After a divorce, I sold it all off, took a few years to reset and reassess what was important. Hence, I bought my Uniti 1 and have lived with that, it was my main amp/source for well over six years, until my other system came in. But now with retirement looming possibly fairly soon, I am once again looking for that simplicity, yet updating the streamer end seemed like a somewhat necessity.

    Probably my main system will be sold at some point, and the Nait XS3/ND5XS2 will become it. I may rethink speakers at some point, I really love the Duevel Venus though, and they work well on my current Uniti, will see in due time. May be my last little quest here. Tim


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    I have a friend who after both of us going through some Burmester and DarTZeel gear, found Naim. I got him a Supernait 2 and Teddy Pardo power supply. He’s going on 6-7 years with that system which includes a Berkeley dac and Bel Canto spinner. He’s more satisfied now than ever with nightly multiple hour listening sessions.
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    This audio thing can be funny for sure. Being in this “hobby” since mid 70’s, I ventured into Naimland in 1983 and really haven’t gotten completely away from it. Of course it has been a journey, the hill now somewhat crested, and coming back to more comfortable place.

    i love my German system, but I find that when the simple Uniti and Venus are slotted in, it just sucks me in and I am just more content. It makes me listen in a totally different way, and I just enjoy it more. We will see if the XS series does the same for me, I am hopeful, as it will be a great stopping off point. Maybe the train has pulled into the station!

    it is nice you have been able to turn more people on to Naim, like your friend. If they get what Naim is about and like it, it certainly can be a lifetime thing, a long love affair. It has been for me. Probably the tough part is not just being sucked into the huge upgrade path, which is nice, but not necessarily needed. Staying off the Naim forum can help with that! Haha! Be well Joe!


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