180 equals flatcap?

Posted by: Bas V on 14 December 2000

Hi!
I'm still in doubt about the best upgrade path...
I think the 250 may be overkill in my system at present. But what about the 180?
I have read that the 180 has a better built-in power supply for the pre-amp than the 90/3. As I can buy a 180 for a good price s/hand, would it be wise to trade in my 90/3 and flatcap, or would the diference be very big? I still intend buying a HiCap, but I can make the trade with just paying UKP100. So the HiCap can be bought sooner, or I could trade in my 92 for a 102. Any suggestions? Source: CDI +NAT03, Speakers: Intro's

Regards, Bas

Posted on: 15 December 2000 by Bas V

I think source first is best too, but as I can buy the 180 for almost nothing when I trade in my 90/3 and flatcap, it seems like a good deal. The question is: will the 180+92 sound (much) worse than the 90/3+92+flatcap?

I can also trade in my 92 for a 72 with paying just a little extra. Is the 72/180 much better? A HiCap will come within a year after that?
Any comments are welcome!

Regards, Bas

Posted on: 15 December 2000 by Jay

IMHO - if you can get a 180 now for a good price, why not go for it? The next stage would then be a 72, etc...

I know it's not the perfect source first progression, but you're got to take your chances when they come.

Jay

Posted on: 16 December 2000 by Bas V

Hi!
i cannot believe it, but it seems that I have just bought a 72, Hicap and 180 (all from 1996). I will collect them the last week of December. I bought them without hearing, but full of confidence regarding Naim!

No mullet system for me then hey!!!

Regards, Bas