Replacing NAIM 500 series with SOULUTION 700 series

[Thoms]

I’ve also wondered about a 9 series.

You mentioned, on a different thread, a possible change in the 700 range. While it might be possible, a 9 series would probably make more sense.

I read, don't remember were, that Soulution is trying to both reduce their feedback loops timing and augment the bandwidth.

If they are really able do that (their feedback loops are already ~1000 faster then anything on the market) they could well build a 9 series.

I dare not imagine the price of such preamps and amps...

 

[Thoms]

What file server is the OP going to use to connect to the 760 DAC?

At first, I'll probably use the network connection, meaning the UPnP server will be networked (so the server won't make any difference).

I understand the 760's network card will be updated and will support the RAAT protocol.

If not, I'll have to add a Roon endpoint directly connected to the DAC, in that case I have to choose carefully.

 

[Mike]

You mentioned, on a different thread, a possible change in the 700 range. While it might be possible, a 9 series would probably make more sense.

I read, don't remember were, that Soulution is trying to both reduce their feedback loops timing and augment the bandwidth.

If they are really able do that (their feedback loops are already ~1000 faster then anything on the market) they could well build a 9 series.

I dare not imagine the price of such preamps and amps...

Agreed on 9 series, was thinking more like a 712 perhaps?


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[Mike]

I do not think this is as easy.

The tonality of both amps is different - the 511 have the warmth and density of tone color which 7-series amps lack in my experience.

It will very much depend on the system IMO.

I’ve had both the 511 monos and 711. I couldn’t find a single example where the 511 monos outperformed the 711. But I guess one could exist.


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[knghifi]

At first, I'll probably use the network connection, meaning the UPnP server will be networked (so the server won't make any difference).

I understand the 760's network card will be updated and will support the RAAT protocol.

If not, I'll have to add a Roon endpoint directly connected to the DAC, in that case I have to choose carefully.

I don't think 760 is Roon ready. I'm using a Melco HA-N1Z/2EX-H50 with my 560 (Leedh processing) direct to amp. Using the Ethernet digital input with excellent results and much much superior to JRiver.

 

[Thoms]

I don't think 760 is Roon ready.

It's not.

That's way I'm planning to add a separate Roon Endpoint.