New Naim front panel finishes?

Posted by: Niko on 21 March 2003

Hi.

I haven't had the opportunity to see (or indeed hear!) the new Naim ranges yet. I know that the height is different for the 5-series from the classic-series (282, 250, etc..) . However, from the brochures, it also seems that the 5-series front panel finish might be little different? Can anybody confirm this? Indeed some photos side by side would be great!

Anyone got any news about a new Naim tuner (classic-series)?

Cheers,
Niko

Posted on: 21 March 2003 by garyi

There is a different finsih to the box sides however. The better stuff has brushed I think, and the other has smooth.

Although it might be the other way round.

Posted on: 23 March 2003 by Niko

Thanks garyi,

that's what I suspected.

Niko

Posted on: 24 March 2003 by Rico

The reference series is brushed on the front panel on left and right hand side (not the curved central piece. It's a detail thing - a quick glance in average lighting between 5 series and reference they look the same, just the reference is taller. Closer examination one can see some extra detail work in the reference series.

Rico - SM/Mullet Audio