SL2 likes to be activated

Posted by: Manu on 15 June 2003

Last week i've got the chance to try SL2 active with 2*250 (new).
The sistem was:
CDS3+252+old NAXO 2 (recapped)+supercap+2*250+SL2
That's a different speaker, a lot more PRAT, autority (comparable to NBL passive), more bass (NB !) and much tighter, and increadible dynamics without signs of compression.
Should i dare to say: i prefer them active with 250s than passive with a 300 (and it was with a NAXO without a Burndy).

On an other test, i was not impress by the following setup: same front (CD pre) +300(hights)+2*250 (mids+lows)+supercap+SNAXO3+NBL. On this one the additional 2*250 didn't give better results than a single passive 300. The 300 seems to be waisted by driving the hights only.
So my previous statement should not be heard as if i prefer 250s than a 300 as a general rule.

Emmanuel

All opinions are my own, and reflect those of the organisation i work for, even if not stipulated.
Posted on: 15 June 2003 by Emil F
Manu

You have found the right time to do the test. We know you have waited for NB to give back the SL2.... Confused
Posted on: 16 June 2003 by NB
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That's a different speaker, a lot more PRAT, autority (comparable to NBL passive), more bass (NB !) and much tighter, and increadible dynamics without signs of compression.
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So to sum up what you are saying Manu, an active SL2 with 250's is comparable to a passive NBL?

Wouldn't it be easier just to buy a pair of NBL's?


Regards


NB
Posted on: 16 June 2003 by Manu
NB,
Yes it is ("easier just to buy a pair of NBL's").
I can't live without NBLs (until i get DBLs).
I had the chance to have a second 250 and supercap, so i couldn't resist trying.
Even if i've found active SL2s approaching the autority of passive NBLs, they don't have the bass of their sisters. And you can activated NBL. My next goals are to try 3*250 and 2*300+250 with NBL (it will be dificult to have 3*300 at the same time).
Try NBLs, that's all i can say.

Emil,
If i was NB's dealer, i would have done this test at his home or at least with him. But....

Emmanuel

All opinions are my own, and reflect those of the organisation i work for, even if not stipulated.
Posted on: 17 June 2003 by Paul Ranson
Presumably Naim have a new NAXO in the pipeline using the split rail 552 technology? I guess ones eyes will water...

Paul