upgrades and bigger listening room.
Posted by: cw22 on 08 January 2004
I'm looking for any ideas before I spend a few quid on upgrades. Will probably be looking to buy second hand as I feel I can get more for my money that way.
My current system is:
CD3.5 (HC) / 92 (FC) / 90 / Credo / Fraim.
I've love my Naim system and know I want to stick with Naim from hearing many of the more expensive / refined components during demos in the past.
Roughly where I see my system in 6 to 12 months time:
CD? (PS?) / 52 (SC) / 250 / Speakers?? / Fraim
I am just about to move my kit to a larger room too (from 14 x 11 ft to 26 x 14 ft). I have some cash to spend now, other upgrades should be possible later in the year. With this in mind, I want to spend it wisely to make the best improvements I can now, making do with some inferior components for a short time rather than changing some parts twice, eg going 92 > 82 > 52 or 90 > 180 > 250 or even changing everything twice.
To me the best option looks like selling the 90, 92 and flatcap now and buying a 52, supercap and 250 second hand, which would be within budget, then thinking about the CD and speakers soon. Upgrading the CD and / or speakers first looks less rewarding in the short term especially with the move in rooms. I have absolutely no idea what speakers I'll move to.
The other option of course is just waiting for now till I can do the whole lot in one go?
Any comments on flaws in my thoughts, from people who have done similar upgrades, or suggestions on more suitable upgrade paths would be much appreciated...
Carl.
My current system is:
CD3.5 (HC) / 92 (FC) / 90 / Credo / Fraim.
I've love my Naim system and know I want to stick with Naim from hearing many of the more expensive / refined components during demos in the past.
Roughly where I see my system in 6 to 12 months time:
CD? (PS?) / 52 (SC) / 250 / Speakers?? / Fraim
I am just about to move my kit to a larger room too (from 14 x 11 ft to 26 x 14 ft). I have some cash to spend now, other upgrades should be possible later in the year. With this in mind, I want to spend it wisely to make the best improvements I can now, making do with some inferior components for a short time rather than changing some parts twice, eg going 92 > 82 > 52 or 90 > 180 > 250 or even changing everything twice.
To me the best option looks like selling the 90, 92 and flatcap now and buying a 52, supercap and 250 second hand, which would be within budget, then thinking about the CD and speakers soon. Upgrading the CD and / or speakers first looks less rewarding in the short term especially with the move in rooms. I have absolutely no idea what speakers I'll move to.
The other option of course is just waiting for now till I can do the whole lot in one go?
Any comments on flaws in my thoughts, from people who have done similar upgrades, or suggestions on more suitable upgrade paths would be much appreciated...
Carl.