I've put the XS2 back in the system and have left it on for a good while to let it warm up nicely
My first impressions are that I like both amps which puts me in a real dilemma, which one should I keep?
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I've put the XS2 back in the system and have left it on for a good while to let it warm up nicely
My first impressions are that I like both amps which puts me in a real dilemma, which one should I keep?
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cheapest? or the one likeliest to hold its price best
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The one most likely to be compatible with possible future equipment changes?Originally Posted by Ninanina
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
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All very valid points
I would be happy with either amp in my system for a very long time, seriously they are both that good, and I won't be faffing about with external power supplies ever
I'll swap back in a day or two just to remind me what I liked about the SN2
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It just goes to show you can't judge an item until it's in your own home and system. The more I've experimented over the years, the more I believe in just trying to see if a synergy exist to my liking. Amps in particular can give dramatically different characteristics when connected to different speakers. I had some D class monoblocks that sounded harsh and thin with my Peak Consult speakers, yet mellifluous with the Snell A's.
As for your decision Bev, would you miss the xtra definition of the SN2 if you sold it?
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Now 'that' has to be the one of the most applicable statements to the whole of this hi-fi malarky.
Good one Rick
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That's the problem both amps seem to be fitting in very well with the rest of the system
The SN2 is now back in so will give it some time to warm up a bit, we will see
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A few years ago, I reached a point where I said to myself 'this is it' and I've not really changed anything in the main line up since, 'cos it sounds just great. And I mean seriously great. Coming back home from hearing majorly expensive and fancy setups and putting my sounds on and thinking, 'this is better'. That's what to aim for Bev.
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That makes complete sense to me Geoff. I quite believe whatever Naim amp I end up with will be in the system for a very long time as I've never felt this strongly about a couple of amps before, they really are that good, to me anyway
I know what you mean about coming home from an audition of "expensive and fancy" systems and still loving your home system. One of the most expensive systems I ever listened to was some Mark Levinson monoblocks with an equally expensive ML pre and I was completely underwhelmed by the sound, I can't remember the total cost but it was extortionate and it did absolutely nothing for me and my rather humble system at home was much 'better'
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