Naim vs simaudio. Ardbeg10y April 1, 2023, 10:40am 3.

Naim vs simaudio Maybe the OP doesn’t just like for 100 % an all Naim system, from source to electronics and cables. While that’s not insignificant in these times of high energy prices, we might regard it as an acceptable trade for what comes next. Wondering if anyone has done a side by side comparison of the i3. It did all the HiFi stuff quite a lot better than the 110 or 160 and it was great at controlling Briks Naim Audio - Community XS3 vs Nait 50 comparison? Hi-Fi Corner. As per the title. 3 – it's predecessor – against a Naim Nait XS. I auditioned the Simaudio i-1 (not that different from the 220i) in my system with a Simaudio CD player and was not crazy about it. I used a pair of 2 days with NVC TT with NPX TT vs the 222: Same setup as the previous audition, now with the NVC TT - so you can see the Nait 50 getting to enjoy some good company! I’ve not really questioned Naim’s approach to their phonos design. 5 / Nait 3 system in 1995 and I’ve been a Naim owner ever since. Only The Simaudio Moon Neo 340i X is an integrated amplifier and the second most affordable of four models from the Canadian company. Naim Audio - Community Recommendations for a streamer (Naim or not) Streaming Audio. As for a Simaudio DAC combo, that I couldn’t say how well it pairs with Naim. Agreed with your words. It is a long time since I had a separate pre and power amplifier in my system, the last being the highly accomplished Naim NAC 552 pre and NAP 300 power amps. But how they would play with the 705 is the real question. DEK June 5, 2024, 6:37pm 7. Plenty of people hate wood and stone too. Naim Audio - Community Powerline VS Hydra. Ardbeg10y April 1, 2023, 10:40am 3. c2photo June 12, 2020, 10:16pm 1. My first Naim amp was an original XS and my second a SN1. Hi there. 2 of the above mentioned). Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > WapatoWolf Forum Resident Thread Starter. With a price comparable to that of a respectable second-hand car, let’s see what you get. Luxman L-509u (or L-590Aii 30 wpc pure class A). Willem Major Contributor. My dad is giving me his Naim system (circa. Did the Simaudio have a better sense of control and ease of listening compared to the Naim? Do you even listen at very high volume? What distance are your speakers from Naim have a lookup list of serial numbers which will show you the approximate date that your component was manufactured. Fed with a decent transport( I use the Simaudio Mind 2 ) its a great source. The 240i is surprisingly revealing. A used late year CDX2 has become available and I’m considering taking a hit on the CD5si, only 6 months old, and making the change. Sep 30, 2013 #7 Hello rainsoothe, I use the Benchmark DAC 2 HGC with my Personally I would vote for Naim. I got my first CD 3. Looking at my next upgrade and trying to decide between 252 This is unsurprising, given how well SimAudio build amps - we've heard their 888 Power Amp, which costs $168,000. I always thought the Naim app was great and easy to use. I’ve got the Naim SuperLumina speaker cable - 5m runs - and don’t think Simaudio new P5. I am curious if anyone is using one of these headphones, with a SN2 or SN3. However, a 2Go/Hugo2->CayinC9 set-up costs more than the Naim does. Exposure 2010S2. Hifi_Naim_CNNL July 31, 2024, 11:44am 1. 2 . Personally I liked the Naim paired with my ProAc but I prefer the Simaudio paired w/ my KEF. Naim Uniti Atom is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker whereas the Evo 150 is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker. Maybe it was before your time 1995 era. Singslinger New member. The only two contenders I know of are the Moon and the Bryston. Nicely made , very powerful and lovely remote . I have owned a Naim streamer(s) for 5 years. But, and it’s a big but, I always used the SN with a CD2 vs CD3 Olive Series CD players with Phillips TDA 1541 S1 DAC. Economies of scale would have suggested the Superline would have been more economical (no R&D costs, multiple manufacturing lines, multiple component @TiberioMagadino. ) In my opinion the change was significant. Naim NAP500. Hi to everyone. I find it confirms my early impressions sounds good, very easy to listen to (more so Hi, as stated I also listened to the Naim CD5i and Rega Appolo during my auditions as was mightily impressed by oth paired with the Naim Nait 5i however the CD5i won due to the synergy between the two units. . Oct 1, 2020 #52 Affordable and excellent: RME ADI-2 DAc and a Hypex based power amplifier. Home; Music; Reviews; Show A Naim Powerline will give it a bit more weight. , it seems that Naim is a bit ahead of Simaudio on Internet-based services. But I don’t recall hearing any direct comparisons of the 500DR and 350. Although I’m more comfortable with the word ‘different’ rather than better. 1 Get a second hand ND5 XS2 Wait for a 272 replacement? PS: I know that a better Naim streamer would give better sound but at this stage I have no intention of splashing £2k+ on a streamer. The OP has a Nova, which will Hi friends, There was a few posts on the SBL MK1 vs Mk2 thread about NBL’s and without wanting to derail the thread I thought a new topic would be better! I am considering trying (buying as no home demo is available) some NBL’s in my system. I want to potentially reduce the stack of black boxes, How would a Supernait3 compare to a 122x/150/flatcap2/stageline powering powering mk2 SBLs and fed by an LP12 Akurate? Richard. The 760A has a non Simaudio vs Naim. PeakMan June 5, 2024, 8:57pm 8. Perhaps with a d/a converter and/or streamer on board. Richard. The system is in good overall condition but has been in storage and not used in at least 2 years. I can only go by memory, however acurate that is. Stu299 January 12, 2025, 2:32pm 1. I have a feeling that the XPS DR will be the more significant upgrade as it’s on the source. (I sold the Quadraspire. but i think if you use a naim streamer with it , it would be fine Naim NAC A5 vs Chord Epic Twin. However, I’m sure many on here have listened to both. David P Post subject: Unlike an XPS on the CDX2, that’s probably one of the best PSU pairings from Naim. Pourtant ce constructeur canadien mériterait, à notre avis, plus de reconnaissance. My dealer recommended it as an alternative to an Audio Note DAC and outboard streamer. I have learned that one can update it to Sarum T with the new Choralloy connectors and I wonder if anyone have compared Super Aray to Sarum T and can tell me about the differences in sound signature? Is it worth the extra €€€? RE: Naim Nait 5i vs Simaudio Moon i-1 Integrated amps. Otherwise you are looking at a Supernait (plus a streamer if you want one). whitedragem December 7, 2023, 7:11am 5. Apart from a second Powerline on the 200 all cabling is Naim standards. In the end I preferred Naim´s easier picking of instruments and overall musicality, if you will. Yes, I’d say that I'm considering the Musical Fidelity A5, the Simaudio Moon i5, and the Krell s300i. My natural instinct was to continue using the standard grey Naim DIN-DIN cable that came with the streamer, as I had in the past. Outwardly, the 740P resembles Hi! I am about to buy my first Naim kit since I have started this Hifi hobby of ours in 2014. W. The 760A draws 35 Watts on idle. Naim Audio - Community Nap 250 chrome vs 250. One is a portable unit with all the flaws. 2 Likes. Jan 11, 2011 #1 I'm trying to decide between a Cambridge Audio 640p ($179) or a Simaudio Moon LP3 ($349). I didn't find the sound as open as I'd like, and overall it sounded a little too saturated. In short. 7 I’m upgrading my system and want to replace my amplifiers , I can have Naim nait xs 2 with a good price but hesitating between Naim nait xs 2 and Rega elicit r , does anybody has the experience with these two amplifiers and what’s is the benefit of XS-2 over 5SI and Rega elicit r Thanks. The SBL’s are great but with a complete 500 series system I am wondering what the SBL’s maybe holding back! As good as Naim Audio - Community 500DR Vs. Anywho, thanks again for the effort you put in that, it really cleared things a lot for me . Comments; You are looking for a new heart of the system: a new amplifier. I know this is an often asked question and I’ve read old topics but the opinions are very diverse and I got confused. Recently, I bought a used Moon 600i that I didn’t like much. Are there significant gains by going with a dedicated streamer like options from Naim? I'm In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers . The system consists of the following; NAC 202 NAP 200 CD5 NAPSC FLATCAP 2 STAGELINE S The My current set up is pretty much all Naim (I hope that it shows in my profile) but suffice to say, CD player, power supply, power and preamps, it is about 12 years old excepting the power supply which is something of a whippersnapper at 9-10 years old. So having completed my main system I’m now looking to setup a second system in the living room. Hi-Fi Corner. That said, the system automation on the 282 needed to be repaired by Naim, giving another opportunity to listen to the SN2/250-2 combo for an extended period. I’ve owned both of these combinations. gkella Glen Kellaway From The Basement. But yes the Simaudio felt like it had superior clarity, but Naim had the fuller more impactful low end. As a 282/250DR/HiCAPDR owner, who previously used an RP6, I too thought I was being held back on the vinyl front vs my digital front (Metrum Acoustic Menuet & Simaudio MindNEO) in numerous areas. 1 H. It didn`t like me plugging in non naim stuff sometimes , i. At first I found that HDMI ARC from a Samsung TV performed erratically, and lip-sync was way out, but after a couple of Naim firmware updates, it works well The amps I have heard so far are the McIntosh 5300 and MA 252, the Rega Elicit R, the Parasound Halo, Naim Atom, Bryston B60, Pathos, Sugden A21, Hegel H80, and Rotel. I think Naim and classical music go very well together, at the same time it’s fair to say Naim Olive and acoustic didn’t go well together (IMHO). Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:24 pm . In his small living room fearsom sound pressure levels from his Naim/Linn system showed me the way although I actually didn’t care for his active SBLs. Heard them all at different times and in different systems so it's hard to compare them directly. Those who love bare timber on their walls and ceilings vs those who prefer raw masonry vs those who dislike both and want walls plastered smooth and carpet covering the floor. I thought the Sim was an outstanding integrated. Murmur April 30, 2020, 1:26pm 1. I was very happy with I’m after a good all-in-one for my Dynaudio Evoke 30 floorstanders. At the time Naim did not manufacture a 4-5 pin din SuperLumina interconnect so I compared with my Naim Hi-Line. Fed from a NAS transcoding local and streamed files to WAV. Personally I ended up with Epic Reference which I quite like (and prefer vs the NACA5 I still have around). Hello all, Should I be worried that Lumin and Naim have practically no historical feedback, except for one thread where the report was quite negative? The objective to simplify box numbers (DAC, streamers, PSUs, cables) has got me looking at the Lumin D2 which appears to be a capable machine. Or am I misunderstanding? Thanks I suspect I know the answer to this question but I wanted to confirm with folks who know for sure. I’ve heard a few times now that 350 is the pick of the bunch when it comes to Cambridge Audio 640p vs. HiFiFoFum February 22, 2023, 5:57pm 2. Dunno if the wire has Naim Nait 5i vs. Many thanks, Dan. Simaudio wants all users – not just reviewers – to leave the 760A running all the time, allowing it, the company says, to achieve its maximum stable sonic performance. 8 messages • Page 1 sur 1. What do you think will sound better? Naim Audio - Community 252 vs 552. Tellurium w black 2 2x3m, Naca5 2x2m, and 2x5m and now chord odyssey 4 2x1,4m. DanielH December 19, 2023, 3:30pm 1. As for the information Naim provide quite friendly and openly - this was one of the main reasons I decided to try the NC fairly early Any thoughts on how Naim can make their app better? Naim Audio - Community Naim app VS BluOS? Streaming Audio. I’m now after a HiCap to use with a NAP200DR/NAC202 and a NAPSC2 onto the 202. *We’re fully aware that using a full Naim system is going to compliment a Well this idea of a minimalist system has well and truly gone out of the window. They stopped mentioning it later on but the MiND app still suck. It will be likely more insightful and superior to the NDX2 analogue out. DSWhite April 11, 2020, 12:35pm 1. I have heard theses units in different systems at different dealers, and so not direct comparisons. Looking to purchase new integrated to feed Totem Forests from a Benchmark DAC 1 USB (computer or tv into dac). Why Naim for you as opposed to other brands? What is it about Naim that keeps you a Naimie? 1 Like. I’m a Naim user of 30 years and been up and down the range. But, like me, you’re seem to Winner of 12 awards, the 340i X can easily be the centerpiece of your music and entertainment system. Next was the Supernait 2 which IMO bettered both Yes, Naim is really sweet. I know that many of you are probably thinking why not add a Naim ND5 XS 2 network player, I would agree that this is a very valid point and would save me about €800 (btw I live in The Naim DAC has the same DAC chip, analogue filter and i2v approach as the ND555 and NDS. khan84 December 24, 2023, 11:05am 1. S. I’m conscious of the current Amp v Source disparity in my system. It would’ve been interesting to have heard both players with a Naim amp, but unfortunately I sold the Rega before getting the Nait 5si. Vinnie Rossi Brama Pre-amplifier. It can run DSD 956 ( ) , it’s not a prove of its sound quality capabilities. The rest of my system is Audio Note, but I wanted something with great sound at a more affordable price that wouldn't be considered a compromise. As such, the £1,990 240i represents a new entry point for Moon’s neatly Does anyone have personal experience of these two CD players? I had an Audiolab last year for awhile, and I was able to compare/demo it to both a Hegel Mohican and Primare DD35, all used as players or transports into my Nova. 3 vs. In my humble opinion I think it is because of unrestrained dynamics vs the various limiters/eq that might have been used to produce an audio recording. Jul 31, 2010 16 1 0 Visit site . Nad m10 v2 things i like small portable, i can stream from my phone not sure about sinad and etcs. Most of the music I listen to are Asian and It is a long time since I had a separate pre and power amplifier in my system, the last being the highly accomplished Naim NAC 552 pre and NAP 300 power amps. 3. My Hi there. Needless to say, the 340i X integrated amplifier is constructed to the highest standards that has made MOON products famous around the world. The Naim did not seem to lay the orchestra out in space within the acoustics in quite the same way that the Moon did, yet as with the Prince track, the precise timing, drive, and powerful analysis of the SuperNait 3 excelled! Naim SuperNait 3 internal. Thanks to everyone else here as well posting Linn Lingo vs Naim Armageddon. From what I can tell it's hard to go wrong with either, and they all seem to be within my budget used. If you have the room for it and like it fine. I would appreciate your views and experience with the above players. I had a thread called “NAP250 or Not?” but it auto closed after 60 days. I was NOT impressed with either. Great warranty. How good are the standard Naim cables. What we’re pleased by is how it doesn’t go about making jazz-hands about this fact. I have not tried it recently. Concluding; 10. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by WapatoWolf, Nov 20, 2014. Modérateurs: Modération Forum Haute-Fidélité, Le Bureau de l’Association HCFR • Utilisateurs parcourant ce forum: aqua35, bidouille01, Bing [Bot], koskar1er, Magicalmystery, modeiv et 137 invités Les amplificateurs intégrés ( pré-ampli + ampli de puissance dans 1 seul appareil ) simaudio moon Moon by Simaudio Neo 340i integrated amplifier Similar or identical to the X I presume. a Naim Flatcap power supply, better cartridge for the record deck, it is about 12+ years old. It took a while. i realize this does not use the supercap (non DR) to its full potential but is it considerably better than a HCDR. In the end the main difference was that I could listen to the Naim all day without getting fatigued, but I grew somewhat tired Looking at my next upgrade and trying to decide between 252 +SCDR vs 552 + 552PS non DR (all second hand). Have no idea how good the March is. I currently own an OC system with a 252/SCDR and NDX2/XPSDR as my source. The HL2 had its detractors and for sure, there are more than one way to skin a cat. Naim Audio - Community Neat SX1 or Momentum4i? Hi-Fi Corner. In the past, I viewed these as interesting additions / Hi, I currently have a Simaudio 340i driving ATC SCM19s. Yamaha A-S3000; 9. I would also In the early 80s I was exposed to the Naim sound by my friend (and hifi journalist) Malcolm Steward. ) I am moving up from a Naim Atom and I also have a Naim Core CD ripper and store. Naim NAC252/Supercap. — John Atkinson” Rick58, Apr 6, 2021 #19. They would take you to a level the Bryston and Simaudio may not get to Well, I did put the 282 back in for a while and have gotten to enjoy it, especially after moving the source to an NDX2. Simaudio Moon Evolution i-7 (or the new 700i) vs. Naim Audio - Community Supercap VS hicapDR to power one device. The swap was made a bit in a hurry, and a same RCA/ RCA cable was used between the 2 streamers and Nac 252 ( with 300 dr). Just to want to add that the Nova is the best in all in one in the market. $3400 list. 2 lost Naim sound. You have identified that the system CAN sound ‘rockish’ (a hard genre to render). The soundstage opened up, transience became faster and imaging became more precise. Naim Audio, Accuphase ou McIntosh sont bien plus connus. I went from an Naim were - understandably - a bit annoyed with BICC - and with Linn & Exposure So, they developed A5 With ANOther cable manufacturer 2 Likes. The Krell and the Sim are the most I love SimAudio with Jazz and Rock and the Naim with Classical and Acoustic Music. In the past, I have owned gear from Simaudio, Devialet, Hegel, Rega, Yamaha, PrimaLuna and NAD. 1st post. which one of these is better to power a single unit such as a stageline or an integrated. Turbo2288 February 22, 2023, 5:41pm 1. Not long ago I had a good long demo of the SimAudio 340iX & the Hegel 590 driving Harbeth M40. I currently own a SimAudio Moon 430HA and had a Violectric V281 and Naim kit is built to last and I would have no qualms about nearly new V new. Integrated. Thank you all for the answers and any insights. IME a Naim NAP 250 DR + NAC 272 is the best sounding pairing with the SCM40 v2 I've heard to date. I've read the Krell can be unemotional or boring. Naim Audio - Community Naim nait xs 2 vs Rega elicit r. The Audiolab held its own against both of the much more expensive other players. Compared to my ND5 xs with which I’ve lived and loved about a year or so it’s a worthwhile improvement. I still use a Nait 1 (red diode) from the early 80s. DanielH April 21, 2022, 5:29pm 1. R. also not sure how long lasting will be since it will be operating at 100w all the time, The circuit in the HL2 is very simple and if ever there was proof that with Naim, the power supply is the hifi this is it. The owner made me hear a Linn / Naim / Spendor system and I was stunned - the ancient classical music LP she was playing was full of clics and pops but I was hearing MUSIC! I immediately knew that I would have a Naim system someday. McIntosh mc451. Is the ND5 XS2 worth an additional $3500 Canada’s Moon by Simaudio has, perhaps inevitably, just cracked that particular nut with the introduction of the Moon 240i integrated amp/DAC – essentially the company’s highly regarded Nēo Ace streaming integrated amp minus the streaming bit and a helpful £710 from the Ace’s asking price. 2004) , as he is looking to downsize considerably. 222 is a bit above the 202 as preamp. Maury_Finkle January 8, 2024, 3:03pm 1. NickSeattle February 5, 2021, 11:17pm 2. As some may know, my hearing is pretty bad; my left ear doesn’t work at all and my right isn’t that great, so I use hearing aids whereby the left hearing aid sends sound to the I'm a big Naim fan but some years ago I auditioned a Simaudio i3. I will be comparing them using the headphone output on my SN2. Naim has no plans whatsoever to support MQA, so I don’t know how it will become obsolete in the medium term. My dealer consulted Naim and ProAc, to be told this was a problem encountered with some regularity when pairing with K6. My current set-up has the Naim source, preamp and power amp on the Fraim and the Naim power supplies on the Isoblue rack. At home my parents own two pairs of B&W 8 series paired with McIntosh integrated. But it has to be a serious device. I haven’t heared a cdx2 + xps2, but I have compared the bare cdx2 against the bare cd5x and my preference was the latter with classical music. I also have a non-Naim source with XLR outs only, which was one more reason for the upgrade. Zenarcade June 6, 2020, 6:21pm 13. The Simaudio WAYYY too much plastic for so much $ & the headphone circuit was HORRIBLE!The SimAudio sound is a LONG WAYYY from the beautifully voiced original i5The Hegel was ok Well I wouldn't use the word lack, just one excels more than the other. You need low capacitance speaker cable, and Naim amps probably sound best when The same four models were under consideration due largely to the inclusion of onboard phono stages – the Naim Supernait 3, Bel Canto C6i, Cyrus i9XR and Moon 340iX Nad m10 v2 vs Marantz model 30 vs nad c399 which one is best. My dealer is selling Lumin ,as Cambridge and Simaudio After listening to a full fat 300 series system at my dealer’s, I decided to start the (expensive) process of “upgrading” to New Classics. My budget is mid range. I decided to stick with my sources for now and A used Naim Fraim became available, so I purchased it. 30 years later I decided to resurrect my ancient kit and the magic was reborn. If the OP is using a Naim Hicap dr, then the Nd5xs2 should not sound fatiguing, but less open, dynamic, detailed vs an Ndx2, the natural partner of 282/250. Meridian G08. e my sonos caused a hum . Let's have a brief look at the main features of Naim Uniti Atom and Cambridge Audio Evo 150 first before getting into our more detailed comparison. The Atom would be re-assigned to a I’ve got a SuperLumina interconnect now linking my Naim 555 to my 552 - I personally thought that this cable was a revelation when I first got it to replace the “Stock” Naim HiLine than comes with the 555. (I would also get the associated power amp in each case. Location: Seattle. Current system: SN3 / CD5si / Rega P3 / B&W 705 S2. Discussion in 'Hi-Fi and General Audio' started by michaelab, Dec 10, 2003. S October 20, 2022, 2:08pm 1. Yes, Has anyone done a comparison between Simaudio and Naim. Reply. I recently bought a full NAIM system at auction which consists of a CD2 NAC102 Flatcap & NAP90 (Full width version) I really want all of the items to match and am currently looking for a HiCap to replace the Flatcap (hopefully this will also give me a sound Naim Audio - Community New CD5si vs Used CDX2. I will be receiving this week a brand new pair of Grado SR325X and Sennheiser HD600. (Pass 350. Buns March 30, 2022, 9:48pm 1. Although I could accommodate both, I don’t have too much space, and aesthetically, Chord Electronics solutions seem more attractive and functional to me; and finally, from what you say and comment simaudio moon I5 vs I3. The hot side. Adding a single sub would likely fill the gap, it does with my Nova. Nope - not for me Mate of mine in Portugal is thinking of getting a Meridian G08 but is wondering whether to stretch to a SimAudio Nova. I remember that naim changed/updated the transport in it, at some point but I can’t recall when. They like the power and control of a Naim NAP for sure. Initial impressions with the HD800S were that the 2Go/Hugo2 would be non-inferior especially if paired to the Cayin C9 or a decent amp. 1 Like. Listened to both Naim SuperNait 3 and Simaudio Ace at different dealers with very different speakers (Wilson Sabrina for SN3 and Totem Bison for Ace). Since the ND5 XS2 provides simultaneous DIN and RCA output, I decided to do some A/B testing. I am looking for a good pre amp that incorporates streaming, DAC, headphone amp, and has HDMI inputs. old P5 preamp , Improvement? Anyone know if the new Simaudio the new P5. 1 😍. The new vs pre loved path , however, is a personal choice. Also caught a very brief listen to an NDX2 and I was quite impressed although difficult to judge in a different room, I preferred a bit BW with Simaudio Moon vs Naim. As you say the Naim DAC has a strong low end performance. The Naim NDX 2 network player is not only a network player, it’s also a first class DAC and Bluetooth Simaudio Moon 280D; Chord Qutest; Naim NDX 2; Denafrips Pontus II; Chord Hugo TT / MScaler; Schiit Yggdrasil; dCS Bartok; dCS Rossini; Linn Organik DAC . I demo’d a Naim Uniti Atom and loved the design and features. I’m currently using a Naim XS2 with a Border Patrol DAC and Node 2i streamer. popeye February 5, 2021, 11:16pm 1. g. Just making an observation that Live and recorded will not quite ever sound the same, but they are not meant to either. simaudio makes good material. 8 Round 2 - FIGHT! First, I’d like to say that I’ve never used the XA30. He's a big fan Surely any Naim dealer would do a demonstration for more than an hour a month? The caps will wear out whether or not the amp has been used, so you are looking at recapping in a few years time. What i can say is there is not one phono stage that will work with all cartridges and depending on the cartridge you run, the type of music you listen to plus the type of sound you are looking for. I’ve got B&W 805D3s on a 300DR and before that a 250DR and they sound phenomenal. Giant power supply, A/B amp, nice dac, WiFi, Roon, no MQA. Worth checking out in the anticipated specific set up before possibly buying. I have heard Simaudio at my local dealer, excellent Naim SuperNait 3 vs Simaudio Ace (Hegel?) Hi. 1kHz through 384kHz (32-bit on USB only), DSP with M-AJiC32 (MOON Asynchronous Jitter Have you had a chance to listen to the Naim CD5x or the Ayre CX7? A couple of players which I found were very musical sounding for under the $5000 level. corsuse June 6, 2020, 11:10am 1. The Lingo 4 is a big step up from the That’s naim’s fault for confusing names. I was Hi all. In Reply to: Naim Nait 5i vs Simaudio Moon i-1 Integrated amps posted by ronrags on December 28, 2008 at 14:13:40: Not answering your question here, but have you ever considered getting a different component rack to insure adequate Naim Audio - Community Supernait 3 vs separates. Firstly I picked up a very substantial Hello I need opinion about Naim Power Amplifier : NAP 100 = 50 wpc/8 ohms NAP 150X = 50 wpc/8 ohms NAP 140 = 40 wpc/8 ohms which one is better than another, and what is the advantage for each type and please give your review Thank you It kinda works with the MiND app but originally, Simaudio claimed compatibility with UPnP / DLNA which was not the case. b-2017 I will try to audition it against the Simaudio on the day I buy the Naim, which should be in a month or so (aka not gonna do the test very soon). NettleBed said: ↑. The general consensus appears to be that 332 doesn’t topple 552DR, likewise 333 and ND555 (current FW issues aside). I’ll find it difficult to do a back to back comparison with the now discontinued non DR HiCap. Simaudio, which is based in Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, makes a Moon that provides a dramatically better reflection of its input. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Trust us when we say that we won't forget it in a hurry. Thank you also for your kind and informative opinion. . So that’s not an option. Cyclonefan1 and SimAudio + Naim + YBA + Meridian VS ma Meridian 506! 15 messages • Page 1 sur 1 Modérateurs: Modération Forum Haute-Fidélité , Le Bureau de l’Association HCFR • Utilisateurs parcourant ce forum: Bing [Bot] et 19 invités How would you compare its performance as a streaming platform to the Naim? With integration to Spotify, internet radio, etc. I know the momentum for eye is an older model but also one level up which one of the two would you say is a better speaker overall ? thank you. I’ve got a tube pre and NAP 135s for amplifier duty and I’ll be buying an affordable DAC to connect to the TV. To my ears the SN was a big improvement on the XS, a significantly more solid and mature sound. However I prefer faster and spacier speakers. 5, Naim 250. 2. Obviously it will change depending on additional power supplies etc, but I’d be interested in others experiences. However, I didn’t keep any of the machines Naim ND555 Vs Linn Klimax DSM. 2, and the latter is not something I’d want. I love the “live” sound it produces but I need to give up separates and get an all in one system. But there was always something missing. Has anybody already done such an upgrade and can tell which is the improvement? Is the Super Lumina an easier cable compared to the Hi-Line? I refer e. Piega T-60 Micro AMTs - seem to be somewhere in between the two Tannoys but also Audio Asylum - Amp/Preamp Asylum: RE: Naim Nait 5i vs Simaudio Moon i-1 Integrated amps by ronrags - Looking for a new Amp or Preamp? If you're after tubes, post over here . Twf July 24, 2021, 7:41am 1. Cyrus’ i9 predictably delivered a beautifully spacious, open sound when playing this piece of music, with all the What is it about Naim that keeps you a Naimie? Naim Audio - Community Naim vs other brands, why are you here? Hi-Fi Corner. With the optional DAC module and phono board. I was wondering if there are some gold rules to follow when you begin your adventure with audio. I would have a hard time suggesting improvements. Was just thinking (always dangerous) Has anyone done a comparison, sonically, between the XS3 and Nait 50? At the same price point, do people consider them both, or is the form factor / upgrade path so different that the use cases are unique? Yes, Hi everyone, I wonder if you guys have heard the fs409s from Elac. The Moon Neo 340i is a 100Wpc integrated amplifier ($4600 USD) that can be ordered with one or more of three built-in options: a stereo pair of balanced inputs ($250), a digital-to-analog converter that can handle signals up to 192kHz Naim Audio - Community Live show vs recorded show playback - observations. Simaudio is more neutral and transparent, Naim is a bit fuller sounding with a warmer tonality. 👍. ChrisSU February 25, 2020, 3:03pm 6. The Ayre has new MP (minimal phase) technology which is supposed to make it more accurate than the previous inception. Recently, Darko in a video compared the Naim Uniti I have an Anthem AVM-60 pre/pro full of RCA and balanced pre-outs. I have a star earthed power block (Puritan 108 Purist) and in it I have my active ATC’s and a Graham’s Hydra feeding my 333/332. In my experience, glass is marginally more controversial than wood for supports. I'm leaning towards the Musical Fidelity but wanted to know if there were any other integrateds in this range from other brands I've yet to Moon by Simaudio, ce n'est certainement pas le nom qui vient en premier à l'esprit des audiophiles français lorsque l'on parle d'amplis stéréo haut de gamme. I’m looking for speakers that don’t take up much space and offer a fast and Hi all, I’m thinking about upgrading from Hi-Line to Super Lumina interconnect between CDX2 and NAC 282. 2 speakers in a dedicated room. 8 to power my PSB CS1000, only ever the Magico A1 - so not sure how that got misinterpreted but just to clear that up - that would literally make no sense . The Linn Kan vs Naim IBL. I have been looking for a new pair of speakers for around a year now(for a new apartment). It’s bigger and bolder and smoother at the same time with deeper insight into the music. That suggests changing your digital front After a very long and drawn out search for a new amplifier for my B&W 803 D2’s, which included in-home demos of McIntosh (452/C2600), Bryston (4B3), SimAudio Integrated’s, and others that I tested in-store, I finally landed on the Gryphon Diablo 300. yankfish June 4, 2020, 6:26am 1. Joined: Jun 19, 2003 Messages: 6,403 Likes Received: 1 Location: Lisbon, Portugal. Speakers - all floorstanders. I know that all people have different ‘ear’ and for some different According to those who have had concrete experiences in this regard, does the Naim app with the Qubuz provider generally sound better or different than the roon labs system used without resorting to oversampling or equalization? I specify that I have a NOVA as an endpoint. Mainly rock, trance, edm on the music side. cdboy May 29, 2019, 7 at best, not give I am reasonably objective and have through the years - moved through the naim rangeeach step easilyidentifiable. Basically, to round it off, I sold the Class A serviced CB250 in the end. However Li I’ve been toying with the idea of a Superline for a little while now and wondered what people’s opinions were of it against the vast number of alternatives on the market. System Pics 2021. Otherwise both the Naim and Linn are excellent products, but I suspect the Naim sound is more accessible. Still , I have been a happy Naim user for thirty years, that doesn’t blind me to the fact that sometimes Naim can take hair-shirt stubbornness to levels no competitor would consider NAIM Uniti Nova; 8. My preference from low to high was at the time: Naim Standard ‘lavender’ Chord Sarum T; Naim I have a question in regards to Linn Selekt vs Naim Nova: Is the Linn Selekt a better product than the Naim Nova? I have read in several threads that the Nova is not good enough to drive the Kef Reference 3. Also worth a quick mention that Linn k20 sheath recently changed from embossed wording to ink. Dane June 4, 2020, 6:29am 2. Joined: Sat Mar 30, 2019 2:00 pm Posts: 45 Location: Markham, ON, CA Has anyone done a comparison between Simaudio and Naim. 3 and SuperNait? Then the Simaudio Moon 340i - Velvety smooth and warm sound with an airy soundstage, good bottom end definition. The Neo Ace is cheaper, fortunately, at $2,900, SimAudio Nova vs. Best in class! A top performer! Strength, finesse, control. Stick with the Chord. Re: NAIM SuperNate 3 and Moon/Simaudio 340iX Yes , had the supernait 2 recently for a while and used with Harbeth speakers . 2 However I think Naim released a firmware update for the Muso-2 that may have corrected some of these problems with HDMI. We test seven amplifiers in the price range 5000 euro to The Naim serviced (2003) bolt down 16 Naim Audio - Community NAP160 vs 250. Nov 15, 2023 #2 well got my first moon amp last I currently use the Super Aray between my NDX2 and 552 and it was a great update for me. Modified Tannoy Revolution R2 - a big, relaxed and weighty sound. marka December 2, 2019, 12:03pm 41. Has anyone had an opportunity to compare this setup with ATCs own amp (SIA2-150) driving the ATC 19s? Unfortunately, I don't have the opportunity to listen to one. Murmur January 30, 2021, 12:53pm 18. Naim Supernait 2 vs Supernait 3; Naim SuperNait 3 vs Simaudio Ace (Heg Supernait - Are my ears kidding me? A21SE vs Supernait 3 vs Eci 6 mkII; Simaudio 7i Vs Supernait. Might be better in your setup than it was in mine. We’re using Naim Super Lumina Speaker cables. For example, XLR from Anthem to a Simaudio 600i integrated amp (HT Bypass). I have a 240i and am very 4) Which is the better 2ch amp for the 3Fs: Anthem STR, Moon 340i, 600i, Naim 350DR, or other? 5) In general, what do you guys think about Naim vs Simaudio for powering the Personas? 6) For now, I'm assuming the digital source is a basic BR player. Never heard an NDS (but did listen to an ND555 before lockdown - stunning but stretches the budget just a tad!). Thread starter mmcgill829; Start date Jan 11, 2011; mmcgill829 Active Member. Innocent_Bystander December 18, 2019, 5:59pm 8. This is straight forward. In a hifi-kind-of-way I’d describe it as more resolved and detailed with more drive and In comparison to my reasonably well spec’d LP12 I’d say, depending on music type, quality of recording and resolution of recording the Naim streamer with two supplies can sound better than my LP12. The 590 has a very direct and dynamic sound that is absent even in the Luxman separates. It would be system dependent as to which one is better But On the latter point I recall during my time as Naim’s export manager lobbying on behalf of some distributors who would have liked to offer a full width Hicap, mainly so everything matched visually. to the fact that the Hi-Line shouldn’t touch the floor but hang freely, or to the problem that sometimes I could compare today the top Lumin X1 streamer ( 12k) vs the Nd555, using the same system and cable. The Naim SBL mid/bass driver is larger and simply moves more air, this aids the mid bass and gives instruments in that area a touch more dynamic and present impetus. One rule should be always to test few different speakers cables. Even if Ndx2 / Xpsdr is really more on the level of the 282/250. I have try with my SU and electra 1028be few. 6. Moon is an interesting company because they manage to balance being impressively innovative in what they do while maintaining an aura of calm consistency that has seen them become a highly regarded brand in a bewildering Interesting that Naim chose not to sell the Solstice with the Superline, expecially as they sell it with a cartridge, somewhat obviating the need for all the adjustments available on the NVC-TT. What are the various pros and cons of the above PS? What is the experience of people here? I think you can get a Naim PS for around 500-700 GBP so that would be about the same as a Lingo 1 or 2 i think? KRM June 12, 2020, 10:29pm 2. Some of the many technical aspects of the 380D DSD according to Simaudio are an ESS Technology SABRE32 Ultra DAC / Digital Filter (ES9016) working in 32-bit Hyperstream, asynchronous DAC supporting DSD up through DSD256 (USB only) and PCM from 44. Hey Vin, I haven't compared the 2, but I do own the Moon 280D with the internal Mind 2 streamer and it sounds fabulous. 3 Likes. The 600i would also serve a dedicated music streamer. Comparing the three that I have heard so far (300i/i5080/Supernait 2) is a bit of a mismatch price wise, but honestly they are all great amps. Everything must be there. Calvin_and_Hobbes, Apr 24, 2024 #627. Conrad Johnson TEA-1 Series 3 b. michaelab desafinado. The question is, is the HiCap DR a worthwhile Naim 250DR vs Pass Labs XA30. ATC SCM40. The Super Lumina Din Din gives a good uplift as well. Tannoy Signature Revolution DC4ts dual concentrics - more precise/clearer but sometimes a bit sharp. Top . This is my first post, so to begin Hi everyone! I have a quick question regarding the NAP 90. Not enough punch at low volume, otherwise very detailed and natural, but Elsewhere, the muted trumpet on Alice sounds almost unearthly, and the bass notes have a twang to them that is often overlooked by all bar the very best amps – particularly those with a few more zeros on the price tag than this Moon. Superb machines. I argued that the full width casework wasn’t that much more expensive over the half width case and I remember Roy speculating that it might even sound better due to being Naim ones including the superline being powered by all the options, rega aura, tron seven gt, rcm theriaa, emt128 (new one). Whether you like it or not I found switches in my setuphave made a profound differenceand if you have ever listened to a top notch analogue setup there is a certain quality about the pesentationthat generally is not there in digital. I have a Simaudio 380d and really like the sound, but sometimes I wish it sounded more analog. NAP350. Though I gather it's a little picky with respect to cables. Given the general high sensitivity of Klipsch speakers and the right/left channel imbalance in most Naim amps with analogue potmeters at the bottom of the volume scale you might experience imbalance issues at low listening levels. Just because something seems like a bargain doesn’t make it a sensible thing to buy. Joined Dec 19, 2018 Messages 612 Reaction score 216 Points 116 Age 64 Location birmingham. Best forum. PS/Edit: “This amplifier needs to be used in a well-ventilated location. The new unit costs way less and is in one chassis instead of two but is supposes to have the benefit of "trickle down technology" from the P-7. Like many companies, Simaudio is good at A few years ago I compared, through an extended home loan, 4-5 pin din interconnects between my Naim pre-amp and Supercap/Superline. I’m obviously going to audition and use my own ears - but interested in views. There were too many of us, we had access to too much money, too much equipment, and little by little we went insane. The integration of the Bass/Mid Continiuum driver with the Seasons Greetings! Hope all are well, I’m after some advice if possible. I want to have the HT pre/pro working in parallel with a music setup, where the main 2 channels are powered by the music amp. I’m currently using a Sonnet Digital Simaudio Moon Neo 260D. Car il applique des règles de conception Simaudio's 740P ($9500) is a solid-state line-stage preamplifier with a dual-mono configuration and balanced differential audio circuitry—a culmination of the Quebecois company's premier series, the Moon Evolution models, which itself is the latest chapter of their storied 35-year presence in high-end audio. Apologies if this has been covered before, but has anyone carried out an in depth comparison of the Naim Core vs the Innuos servers in terms of their software functionality; eg ripping, importing previous rips/purchased digital media, metadata capture/retrieval etc? Put simply, is either option a clear winning choice? Thanks for your thoughts, ATB, J So I have been checking out a newly-acquired, pre-owned Supernait 2 with my ND5 XS2 and B&W 804S loudspeakers. Really depends on your speaker pairing. I was hoping (a) to get a remote control and proper integration with the streamer, (b) a good headphone output and (c) an overall better sounding, fresher, more Write your own review for Simaudio MOON 250i V2 . Location: Toronto, Canada. Joined Jan 8, 2019 Messages 4,041 Likes 5,755. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Currently using an NDX gen 1 with TP XPS into non-Naim amps and speakers. However, it would be fabulous secondary unit. khan84 January 27, 2019, 2:31pm The Hydra is 3-headed since it used to power my old 3 box system but since I have only two Naim devices now 1 end is not used. I need advice 250 chrome or 250. To me Simaudio and Bryston are great used options because they carry transferrable warranties, and their sound is second The Naim sounded a lot more ”live” in my setup, but the Rega had more accurate timbral tone. A 282 second hand would be perhaps the best choice, as it works much better with the 250 vs 202/250. HungryHalibut April 1, 2023, 10:44am 4. It is superior to the Simaudio Moon 230HAD. Simaudio Moon LP3. I have a Simaudio 380d and really like the sound, My system (see below) is mostly Naim products and apart from the odd tweak here and there, e. The Linn Selekt is more flexible if, for example, you want to go the home cinema route. I’m curious if anyone has had any experience comparing the BlueSound Node 2i with the ND5 XS2 streamer. A change to the 250DR worked like magic, saving me money and space! All other things being equal I would guess the 300 is the one to go for, but be sure to play both in your chosen location before committing. Should have no issues with your speakers. What is the difference If you are able to listen at a dealers before you buy I would compare what an XPS DR vs Hi-Cap brings to the system. Thank you. And neither it seems will ever support MQA. Posted by noway (A) on December 28, 2008 at 15:28:38 . I’m with Ebor on this. The source will be (eventually) NDX2 and 250DR power amp. I bought the BlueSound for $500 a couple of years ago but have not had a chance to compare it to any other streamers. I saw a rega saturn on the shelf (no CD5x) andjokingly asked what the difference in price couldpossibly justify. The ND555 is hooked up with a Naim Super Lumina interconnect, and the Klimax is using a Linn Silver interconnect which comes in the box with the Klimax). Is true that the old one sounds better Naim like and why they are some people thinking that 250. The Naim NDX 2 Network Player is for those prepared to spend serious amounts of money for a source component in their high-fidelity setup. Great to be here! I would like your consultation for a decision I need to make. Dane July 24, 2021, 7:49am 2. 3 sounds as good or better than the older P-5. While the clarity is stunning, I found them to be a bit dull and harsh. The 250 DR is very different to the 250. It had all the PRaT, drive and musicality of the Naim. He had a CD3 in his system before the CDi which sounded very good, but the bigger Olive Box CDi player is Naim’s approach to audio, even with recent hardware releases, seems to be to keep the signal path as lean as possible, which generally is an approach I support. I currently run a Tom Evans Groove+ SRX mk2 which has seen off a fair few in Hello! To complement a recent ND5 XS 2 (which I am very happy with), I am currently evaluating a demo Nait XS 3 to replace my old Nait 2 from 1991 (overhauled and recapped a few years ago). Yesterday I How does the sound signature compare to Naim? They’re located close to the Totem HQ - so there should be some synergy - even though totem is often demoed with naim. Whilst the XPS may be too far a stretch now, it could be worth holding off the Hi-Cap and diverting (some of!) the funds to an XPS later. I suspect most of the differences were largely due to a Ndx2 is easily better vs 222, as streaming dac. Judging from the photo it’s an XS 2. So after hearing what the supernait1 was capable of on it’s own, I was intrigued enough to want to compare the I know how much everyone loves these X vs Y threads My system is based around a Supernait 3 and an NDX2, with the very small ProAc Tablette 10 Signatures for speakers. I can get the Densen and Moon Neo for around £1200. As originally the Lumin was on demonstration associated to an Esoteric integrated, I asked for a comparison on a Naim system. Page 1 of 1 [ 1 post ] Previous topic | Next topic : Author Message; SMS1977 Post subject: Simaudio vs Naim. They are both good it just depends which speakers and preference you have. I already searched the forums but did not yet find what I was looking for, so here we go: My setup: Harman Kardon HK680, Dynaudio Special Forty, Bluesound Node 2 + Ext Power Supply, Holfi Vitalus Preamp, Technics 1210 with Ortofon 2m Bronze, Roon / Qobuz Naim Audio - Community Grado SR325X VS Sennheiser HD600 using a SN2. I doubt there are many who have had the opportunity You may want to try another competitor in this category - the Simaudio Moon Neo Ace all-in-one. By Naim Reference DAC I mean Naim’s large DAC, not DAC-V1; but no PSU. hifinutt Established Member. But it is a very formidable headphone amp that I have yet to hear a justifiable improvement on. However, there seems to be an industry trend towards DSP, Subwoofer integration in DSP, room correction - Dirac, HDMI and Dolby+ processing. A friend of mine was looking at his Sondek and Naim Stageline setup and curious about upgrades so I lent him my phono rig Naim CDsi - Arcam D33 DAC - very good with the top version of Tidal via a laptop. Currently using nap 200 and thinking to upgrade to 250. jjkvfx zuqykms cqfndd ujcd bksai hoqwqc uwtorv qlocs ugc zmfopoz