s7e6e Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Good day fellow inmates. Was wondering whether Naim has any followers here, especially in the Adelaide region. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivianbl Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Good day fellow inmates. Was wondering whether Naim has any followers here, especially in the Adelaide region. Not sure what you mean by “followers”, but I have gathered quite a few Naim boxes over the years and use a Naim CDS3/ XPS2 in my main system. Now trying to consolidate and set up an active system with a pair of Chrome bumper Naim NAP 135s, and 250s, and Olive NAC 72/ Hicap /Naxo, CDS/CDPS. Just need to get more lines of speaker cable! Intend to use it with a pair of Linn Isobariks.I’m in Victoria! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irek Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Hi, I am using currently Naim XS2 with Focal Aria 936 but I wouldn't call myself "follower". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 No. However I would like a Uniti core at some point in time if ever physical media becomes tiresome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPSHELF Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 I used to be a follower but found my taste has changed. I have however still kept my Bolt down Nap160/C.B. 32.5/ Hicap and various after market cards as i would like my son to have it one day. A very musical sounding classic Naim set up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ols45 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Not mine but a close mate's setup that I get to play with when I visit Sydney. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPSHELF Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Not mine but a close mate's setup that I get to play with when I visit Sydney. Now that is a Naim fan! What speakers is that lot powering? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ols45 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 16 hours ago, TOPSHELF said: On 12/05/2019 at 7:35 PM, ols45 said: Not mine but a close mate's setup that I get to play with when I visit Sydney. Now that is a Naim fan! What speakers is that lot powering? Linn Isobarikthat look like this 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul k Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) On 11/05/2019 at 5:26 AM, s7e6e said: Good day fellow inmates. Was wondering whether Naim has any followers here, especially in the Adelaide region. Hi All this might be the right place then just inherited this little gem going to set it up tonight wondering if anyone has some tips or can tell me a little more about it nap 160 and nac 12v Edited May 14, 2019 by Paul k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivianbl Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Hi All this might be the right place then just inherited this little gem going to set it up tonight wondering if anyone has some tips or can tell me a little more about it nap 160 and nac 12v Wow, the Naim Nac 12s preamp and Naim Nap 160 were the combination I started off with in the 1970s. They sounded excellent and only traded them in for 32.5/ 250 in the 1980s, because I needed better capacity to drive Linn Isobariks.Many are still using them and have a following. Have you got the Interconnect leads for them?The 12s derives it’s power from the 160. Flashback Sales have got all the Naim type leads you might need to connect to other equipment. Perhaps you could let us know what source and speaker you intend to use and what queries you may have.You could also have it checked and serviced to make sure it is operating optimally.Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio_file Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I have this configuration: Naim ND5 XS Naim CD5 XS Naim Flatcap XS Naim Nait XS2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPSHELF Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Hi All this might be the right place then just inherited this little gem going to set it up tonight wondering if anyone has some tips or can tell me a little more about it nap 160 and nac 12v Hi Paul,Nice score! You have been gifted a very nice set up! The Bolt down Nap160 was J.V.'s the founder of Naim's favourite amp and is regarded as the sweet spot of the Chrome Bumper vintage. If my memory serves me well the Nac 12 has the same internal pin configuration as the other C.B. preamps and therefore there are lots of options to play with the sound it delivers. The internal cards are a drop in replacement and takes minutes to change without the need to solder and all totally reversible in minutes. It's a modders dream! Have a google of Neil Jadman, Ryan sound Labs and Avondale, put Pinkfishmedia in the title and you will have plenty of reading for the coming winter! Personally the best sound i got from the 32.5 preamp and the same Nap160 as yours was to put a teddycap on the pre and then i installed the Avondale 821A cards with Neil Jadmans phono cards. Jeez all this reminiscing of my old system makes me want to dig it out for a play. Happy reading and let us know how you go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul k Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 On 14/05/2019 at 9:33 PM, vivianbl said: Wow, the Naim Nac 12s preamp and Naim Nap 160 were the combination I started off with in the 1970s. They sounded excellent and only traded them in for 32.5/ 250 in the 1980s, because I needed better capacity to drive Linn Isobariks. Many are still using them and have a following. Have you got the Interconnect leads for them?The 12s derives it’s power from the 160. Flashback Sales have got all the Naim type leads you might need to connect to other equipment. Perhaps you could let us know what source and speaker you intend to use and what queries you may have. You could also have it checked and serviced to make sure it is operating optimally. Enjoy Hi Vivianbl. Thank you for the advice. I think I will try to run my BW DM570 of it but it might struggle in that case I will try them with Dali 6006. as for sources, I have B&O Beogram 1100 that I would like to connect up to it once I find the right cable as the one that came with it seems to be missing a grounding point. also, thinking of getting a second preamp and run that into the NAC12 tuner setting that way I can connect some more up to date equipment to the old girl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonS Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) Not really being used anymore Here’s my naim system nac52/supercap 4 x nap135 1 x nap250 naxo 3/6 hi-cap p/supply naim NBL speakers (active) CDS 2/XPS p/supply -not shown-in use on my main system Edited May 15, 2019 by SimonS Incomplete post 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivianbl Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Not really being used anymore Here’s my naim system nac52/supercap 4 x nap135 1 x nap250 naxo 3/6 hi-cap p/supply naim NBL speakers (active) CDS 2/XPS p/supply -not shown-in use on my main system Great active Naim System!Wondering what the main reason for not using that Naim system and what your main system components are?Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonS Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 17 minutes ago, vivianbl said: Great active Naim System! Wondering what the main reason for not using that Naim system and what your main system components are? Regards I now run JBL Everest clones,active although I am still a flat earther,and my naim system is still to me amazing,my Everest based system is a little bit more amazing i have kept hold of my naim in case I changed my mind,but now I am on the verge of selling it-I May we’ll regret it !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 I was also a fan for many years. I am now into simplicity with a Lavardin IT and Devialet Le 200 driving my 2 systems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my.pay.record Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 On 16/05/2019 at 12:18 PM, SimonS said: I now run JBL Everest clones,active although I am still a flat earther,and my naim system is still to me amazing,my Everest based system is a little bit more amazing i have kept hold of my naim in case I changed my mind,but now I am on the verge of selling it-I May we’ll regret it !!! Hi, you mentioned about selling. would you sell as a whole? I'm interested to get more of supercap and nap 250. cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonS Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 2 hours ago, my.pay.record said: Hi, you mentioned about selling. would you sell as a whole? I'm interested to get more of supercap and nap 250. cheers, Pm sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP0001 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 XS2. Is the genuine DIN-DIN cable worth it for connecting one of their CD players ? I've read all about why the connection is superior to RCA's but any practical, audible experiences ? Anyone had it and moved back to RCA ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio_file Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 10 hours ago, MP0001 said: XS2. Is the genuine DIN-DIN cable worth it for connecting one of their CD players ? I've read all about why the connection is superior to RCA's but any practical, audible experiences ? Anyone had it and moved back to RCA ? I have always run DIN-DIN cables between my Naim components. I have tried the RCA outputs from my CD5 XS into amplifiers from other manufacturers, but never into my Naim amplifiier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajd Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I run a NAC92R + NAP90/3. They seem to work well with my Rogers JR149 speakers. I've tried a more powerful LK280 / Kairn combination as well as newer amps.... but the Naims just make the speakers sing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRB Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I've been building up this system for over 30 Years now, it's a mixture of Olive and Classic. Cables could do with a b it of attention however. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 39 minutes ago, JohnRB said: I've been building up this system for over 30 Years now, it's a mixture of Olive and Classic. Cables could do with a b it of attention however. I really enjoyed my old Olive 82 with a new hicap DR for many years before going integrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agisthos Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I never got around to owning Naim stuff but had a few Densen components, known as a Naim substitute in Europe, and a similar PRAT ethos in their voicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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