SBL's to SL2's, is it worth it?

Posted by: TimCarter50 on 06 November 2003

First time postie, pls excuse if protocols not observed.

Hi, just thinking about moving up from my SBL's. The logic says listen to SL2's but I could do with some feedback before I move much further forward.

Not least given I could use the money to get a CDS2 or s/h NAC52. Amp is a new 250 with 32.5 Pre Amp and new style Hi-Cap.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Thx

Tim
Posted on: 06 November 2003 by Peter C
Before SL2's sort out your front end with the CDS2, the SBL's are good enough to reveal the extra quality.

Likewise a 52 and supercap would be worthwhile improvements
Posted on: 06 November 2003 by Rasher
Many believe the SBL to SL2 is a sideways step, but you have a new 250 and new HiCap with a 32.5? Try a 52 against a new 282 (as you are going new look).
Posted on: 07 November 2003 by TimCarter50
Guys

Thanks for all of these.

If anyone else wants to add something please do so.

Thanks again

Tim
Posted on: 07 November 2003 by greeny
Tim, you don't say what your current source is, but unles you have specific problems with the SBL's this doen't look like your weak link by a long shot.

I suspect source and/or preamp are where you should be looking.

As for the SL2. I like them. But they are expensive and the move from SBL to SL2 may not be the most cost effective.
Posted on: 07 November 2003 by andy c
I've just auditioned a new pre amp (282) and power supply (XPS2) in the context of my system, and my SBL's showed up the differances easily - point being I was considering a speaker change as an option until I heard what the SBL's were actually capable of...
I would at least home demo potential upgrades further up the chain 1st before doing anything...
Both the 282 and the XPS2 bolted onto a CDX2 ramped up the bsss in therms of depth and defintion, as well as a general lifting of clarity and timing...
I would not change my SBL's until both the above are in my system + a new 250 (to be purchased autumn 2004 ish hopefully)..
Posted on: 08 November 2003 by J.N.
Welcome Tim

Get the hell out of here before you have no money at all!

We're all mad you know.

Seriously though; I've had my SBL's since 1995, with a variety of old and new style kit. I've tried SL2's at home and decided to keep my SBL's and have ended up with a CDS3 - 252 - 250 driving them.

The SL2's are better of course, but I have a problem with their price. I also don't like the look of them.

Oh; and you must have Fraim, by the way.

Good luck.
Posted on: 08 November 2003 by Martin Payne
I have also had regular exposure to JNs system, and I encouraged him in his plan to upgrade to 252/Super instead of changing speakers.

cheers, Martin

E-mail:- MartinPayne (at) Dial.Pipex.com. Put "Naim" in the title.
Posted on: 09 November 2003 by Rico
quote:
There are people out there who think SBLs are OK with the top gear too!


Wow

link between Top Gear and SBL's made. Anyone got a pun for that? Wink



Rico - SM/Mullet Audio