The Naim journey continues.....quickly. Rack is next?
Posted by: ianrmack on 21 November 2003
Greetings,
Yes, I am indeed a new poster here so please excuse my "irrational exuberance" in advance. I'm just having a world of fun with this....
In my first post, I sought advise. In the second, I sought a sub. In the third post, I was questioning the long-term viability of my newly aquired, (s/h) 112/150/fc2/cd5 choice.
Afterall, I wanted a Naim system yet was timid and reluctant and had to start small. Well, time has gone by and I have been sequestered in my listening room for hours. (Taking time off now so I have the time to do this before new job starts; after that....forgetaboutit...)
The 112/150 kit was great but lacked depth. Afterall, I've been used to bruising OTL amps and tubed CDPs.
This post is designed to seek a last bit of insight from you as I head off to my local dealer - 5 blocks from my house - to pick up the real system: CDX2/202/PSC/Hicap/250 to drive my highly satisfying Roswewood Dynaudio Special 25s.
I know this will be a hornet's nest, but what rack do I get? I can't afford a Fraim. Dealer is saying Quadraspire. Other dealer farther downtown (Chicago) is trumpeting MANA. Mana is $1300 US, QS is half that. Need 5 shelves...maybe 6 when I get a TT.
I saw the "Rack Poll".....
My room is 15'x12'x9, carpeted and great for sound.
All comments, insight and flaming criticism happily appreciated.
Thanks,
ian
Yes, I am indeed a new poster here so please excuse my "irrational exuberance" in advance. I'm just having a world of fun with this....
In my first post, I sought advise. In the second, I sought a sub. In the third post, I was questioning the long-term viability of my newly aquired, (s/h) 112/150/fc2/cd5 choice.
Afterall, I wanted a Naim system yet was timid and reluctant and had to start small. Well, time has gone by and I have been sequestered in my listening room for hours. (Taking time off now so I have the time to do this before new job starts; after that....forgetaboutit...)
The 112/150 kit was great but lacked depth. Afterall, I've been used to bruising OTL amps and tubed CDPs.
This post is designed to seek a last bit of insight from you as I head off to my local dealer - 5 blocks from my house - to pick up the real system: CDX2/202/PSC/Hicap/250 to drive my highly satisfying Roswewood Dynaudio Special 25s.
I know this will be a hornet's nest, but what rack do I get? I can't afford a Fraim. Dealer is saying Quadraspire. Other dealer farther downtown (Chicago) is trumpeting MANA. Mana is $1300 US, QS is half that. Need 5 shelves...maybe 6 when I get a TT.
I saw the "Rack Poll".....
My room is 15'x12'x9, carpeted and great for sound.
All comments, insight and flaming criticism happily appreciated.
Thanks,
ian