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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.


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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...
 
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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.

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You are welcome! Thats one thing I'm good at -- being a bad influence!
 
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
 
Mike said:
I was trying to think of a good analogy. I guess NAIM is the Alfa Romeo of audio. A real music lovers product.
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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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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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+ for alpha
++ for oregon coast


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Bobvin said:
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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Actually Alfa is more like "turn the key and hope u go"....
 
It's in Oregon. :)

Sold the house in Texas to pay for Oregon, I now only have an apartment with a bed, couch and TV in it in Texas. It is easy to move apartments tho. lol



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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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It's in Oregon. :)

Sold the house in Texas to pay for Oregon, I now only have an apartment with a bed, couch and TV in it in Texas. It is easy to move apartments tho. lol
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i often drive to the coast , love it there , i wish it was more sunny and sandy


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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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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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Bobvin said:
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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Great looking car! The new Lotus is bad ass as well.

But I like my “new to me” car. 2021 Cayman GT4. 4L Flat 6. Bought it second hand. 1450 miles on it. Just got it last week.

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The Emira looks amazing. Has me thinking a little.

Mike, your P Car is missing a third pedal :D Just kiddin’
 
Sean said:
The Emira looks amazing. Has me thinking a little.

Mike, your P Car is missing a third pedal :D Just kiddin’
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The gear ratios on the stick are all messed up. This is a car built for the PDK. The 6 speed stick has first gear going to 55mph, and 2nd going to 85mph. It’s really designed for PDK. And quite a bit faster with PDK too: 3.4 Vs 4.1.


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For sure, the tall gears will have you in jail. Can’t deny the daily use factor and pure quickness of the PDK, either. I hope that NA flat 6 brings you many smiles per gallon.


Mike said:
The gear ratios on the stick are all messed up. This is a PDK car. The 6 speed stick has first gear going to 55mph, and 2nd going to 85mph. It’s really designed for PDK. And quite a bit faster with PDK too: 3.4 Vs 4.1.


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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 said:
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.
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We need pictures!

I had a Boxster S and found it more “fun” than the 911’s….hence the Cayman now.


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