Superuniti - superb in LoFi solution

Posted by: too old to rock on 05 December 2014

Having donated my Arcam FMJ second system in my home office to my Son, (for his new flat) I decided to treat myself to a Superuniti. I had been dithering for a while hoping for a DR upgraded Superuniti but the temptation of the recent Sevenoaks HiFi sale of ex-display Superunitis at under £2,000 was just too tempting.

I have set up the SU on a metal multi shelf unit used for general storage, It is connected via QED flat speaker cable to a pair of Dali Lektor 2 bookshelf speakers which actually are sitting on bookshelves. The link to my HDX is via a very average network over mains solution until I get around to running Cat 5.

Now in theory this should all sound pretty average, however the pedigree and amazing flexibility of the SU delivers an astonishingly acceptable sound. Ok so I cant stream my 192 KHz downloads over this dodgy network but everything else is a delight. My main aerial is not run to this room so I have a cheap outdoor aerial stuck on the end of the garage wall and all radio sounds excellent FM/DAB and IRadio.

Cd's played from my old Arcam FMJ CD 36 also sound surprisingly good.

When I get around to extending my Office the SU will be paired with more appropriate speakers but in the meantime I have a huge smile on my face. For Someone moving into Naim Hi Fi the SU presents a first rate starting point and will be tolerant of a wide range of partners as budget allows.

Posted on: 05 December 2014 by ChrisSU

I also threw my SU into my existing system with little thought, and was happy enough with the results. I was a lot happier, though, after I'd sorted the cables, support and network configuration to optimise its performance.

Posted on: 05 December 2014 by hafler3o

Originally Posted by ChrisSU:

network configuration to optimise its performance.

This was the biggest upgrade for me, moving to proper cat5e (25metres of pure torture!) yielded a real tightening of bass response. No other tweak has been even close to that upgrade.

Posted on: 05 December 2014 by too old to rock

Indeed a wired network was essential when setting up my HDX based system. Unf think the SU will have to wait until I extend my office before I run cable there. Cant wait to try the SU with some larger speakers as well. A lot to look forward to.