Any Naim-Fans in or around Hamburg, Germany?

Posted by: u5227470736789499 on 12 November 2008

Hi all,

Are there any Naim fans close to Hamburg? I'd be very interested to hear a few properly set up and burned-in systems. Just so I know what updates are possible/necessary.

I'm just setting up my very first Hi-Fi system, so I'm starting small. My dealer demonstrated a CD5i (not italic) and Nait5i (not italic), then CD5i + SuperNait. Also Cyrus and Rega.

I liked the Naim sound most and I also like the attention that Naim pays to details, so I went with Naim: second-hand Allae, brand new Nait5i-2, and I'm waiting for my second-hand CD5x to arrive.

Midterm I can imagine getting a CDX2, NAC202, NAP200, SL2 -- unless someone demonstrates to me that I absolutely need need to jump up higher.

Thanks a lot and cheers,
Bojidar

Posted on: 12 November 2008 by Huwge

Musicline the German dealer representative for Naim is near Hamburg, contacting them might be an idea.

Huw

Posted on: 12 November 2008 by u5227470736789499

Thanks Huw,

Musicline does not deal with end-customers I think. And at the dealer I felt some pressure to decide fast ("Naim is best, just take the Supernait."). Needless to say, I didn't like that very much. The pressure, I mean -- the SN was fine.

I hate to make a dealer set up different systems for me and then not buy anything. At this time I'm looking more for inspiration and chit-chat than for a consultation.

Bojidar

Posted on: 12 November 2008 by Miller

Bojidar,

it shouldn't be a problem for your dealer! I sometimes visit mine just for a cup of coffee and maybe a listen to some of their new Vinyl releases or a quick wash of my old ones. If you feel uncomfortable ... , nothing beats a good relation!

Martin

Posted on: 12 November 2008 by themrock

I think a good dealer, gives you the stuff you are interested in for a homedemo.
So you can hear it at home without pressure.

Posted on: 12 November 2008 by u5227470736789499

They did let me take the equipment home. If I was interested in a specific item, I'd go straight to the dealer.

The reason I'm looking for Naim fans and not a dealer is so that I'd see and hear systems that are out of my consideration or out of my price range.

I am also on the lookout for Naim (and Musicline) events, of course.

Posted on: 12 November 2008 by zappadaddy

I am not in Germany but in Czech rep.If you ever visit this country I will welcome you.I have Cds2/82/Supercap,250/Tannoy Td12.Now I am hunting down Hi-line cable.All thanks to my dealer in Seattle Hawthorne stereo.They brought naim to my house and we started listen.It was left in my house and stayed.One of the employees was speaking czech so I was lucky.By the way my last name is also Dimitrov

Posted on: 12 November 2008 by Manni

Hi Bojidar,

my home is in Neuss near Düsseldorf ( NRW ). You are welcome to listen to my system ( look at my profile ).

Best wishes

Manfred

Posted on: 13 November 2008 by Jo Sharp

I'm in Hamburg - what is it you want to listen to?

Posted on: 17 November 2008 by u5227470736789499

Hi zappadaddy und Manni,

thanks a lot for your invitations! I'll think of you if I'm ever close to your places.

Best wishes

Posted on: 18 November 2008 by Manni

Hello Markus,

Markus Erdmann is my Naim dealer, he knows my address and phone number.

Or is it possible to send private messages in this forum?

Best wishes

Manfred

Posted on: 18 November 2008 by Markus S

No it's not. Are you on any other forums?

Posted on: 18 November 2008 by Manni

Hi Markus,

that is a good idea!

I am on www.astronomie.de as NGC224. They have a PN ( Private Nachricht )-function.

There you can contact me.

Best wishes

Manfred

Posted on: 18 November 2008 by Jo Sharp

If you were offering a cold beer I could bring my CDS3 round for you to listen to. Where in Hamburg are you?