Naim Virgin

Get thee to Robert Ritchie a few miles down from you in Montrose. Ask him these questions, he is far better placed than most to answer them, and to boot the most capable dealer I've ever come across.

Tell him John from Burntisland says hi!

John

PS. He has some s/h things in right now in your price bracket, plus all the current Naim stuff (AFAIK) so you can make your own mind up.

TC '..'
"Sun went down in honey. Moon came up in wine. Stars were spinnin' dizzy, Lord, the band kept us so busy we forgot about the time."

Thanks John,

I spoke to Robert last week actually, seems like he knows his stuff.

Thought his opinion might have been a little bias towards new stuff as i didnt realise that he stocked second hand kit.

Cheers ill give him a call back.
Jon

Hi Jon,

I think he'd obviously love to sell you a 552/500/CDS3 but in fairness he's not like other dealers in that he'll only sell you what you need or want - he won't try to oversell a component you don't need or can't afford. That's not to say he wouldn't turn away your business but he will at least sit you down and point out the things that differentiate the various models in the lineup - from inexpensive up to as high as you like.

My trip to RR was kinda pivotal for me - prior to that I'd been convinced that Naim didn't do it for my ears, but actually hearing a properly setup Naim system playing through decent speakers for the first time (all previous dems had left me underwhelmed or even actively unimpressed) made all the difference.

He does sell s/h kit when it comes in - at the moment I believe he has a couple of 72s and an older, recapped 250 which might all fit into your budget (just) - but he may have other suggestions.

Give him a call again tomorrow, but go and see him - that's the crucial bit.

Now if only my local Naim dealers were even half as good, but I won't go into that

John

TC '..'
"Sun went down in honey. Moon came up in wine. Stars were spinnin' dizzy, Lord, the band kept us so busy we forgot about the time."

And a used 72/hicap/250, even if it busts your initial budget, is a killer system.

Enjor your search.

Phil

Epiphany

Hi Jon; you need to be aware that the 'old' kit sounds different to the new stuff.

A good dealer should be able to explain and demonstrate this. It's simply a matter of personal taste.

Enjoy the journey.

Or BUDGET!!!!!
oldie.

Ha ha,

Your right Oldie probably more to do with the hard cash!

However, I dont mind spending the money if i can hear the value in it (within reason).

Thanks for the advice guys, im off to audition a 72/140 on friday so we will see how it compares to the Nait 5.

Jon

Hi JonW,
I think you'll end up with the 72/140
it's a brilliant combination and will be at a resonable price. Enjoy!!, use your ears they are your best guide, even after we have all had our 2 pennys worth, let us know how you get on.Just as a ps there was sometime ago someone near'ish you in Dundee who used to sell s/h Naim gear I have used him myself and found him to be very reasonable and very good I don't know if he is still about but you could give him a ring to see if he can do you a better deal he used to call himself the Computer Doctor[his main sorce of income tel. or at least it was 01382819732 ask for Bob
All the Best
oldie.