Help/advice buying Naim

[andyrlb]

I’m thinking of dipping my toes into the minefield of Naim gear but boy there is way too many options, been frantically looking since yesterday morning, it’s giving me a headache and I’m close to forgetting about the brand altogether.

I did narrow it down to a nac 82 and nap 250 but then I discovered that I’d need a hicap too which puts it out of my budget and it scares the shite out of me to spend over £2k without knowing if I’ll even like the sound .

Or should I look elsewhere?
I’m currently really enjoying the HD audio pre and monoblocks with my Ruark crusader 2’s , so I’d like something with more power but the same sweet sound that the HD gear produces .

What would you buy if not the Naim gear ?

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[andyrlb]

Had enough of looking at/for naim .
Please delete this mods if you see it


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[CageyH]

[CageyH]

I have done the same thing looking for a new DAC, to realise what I have now is perfectly good enough, so I have stopped looking.

[andyrlb]

I have done the same thing looking for a new DAC, to realise what I have now is perfectly good enough, so I have stopped looking.

Same as mate , it’s just not worth the stress . Especially as buying hifi is usually a real pleasure.


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[Macca]

Naim sound been described as a lot of things over the years but never seen it classified as 'sweet'.

[andyrlb]

Naim sound been described as a lot of things over the years but never seen it classified as 'sweet'.

Just as well I’ve given up on it then .


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[Puffin]

I was put right off the Naim "sound" when attending shows in the 80s. At one particular show they had all the gear being fed to a pair of SBLs. It was horrendous and surprised it didn't strip the paint off the walls.

[andyrlb]

I was put right off the Naim "sound" when attending shows in the 80s. At one particular show they had all the gear being fed to a pair of SBLs. It was horrendous and surprised it didn't strip the paint off the walls.

Then I’ve made the correct decision for a change
Sitting hear listening to the HD audio and Ruarks it sounds bloody lovely , I just think it’d benefit from more power for the Ruarks .


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[hifinutt]

really like the naim supernait 2 which is quite cheap s/h . well worth trying . very muscular with great imaging . if you can find the right speakers they are great