Clock radio to replace 500 system
Posted by: 911gt3r on 23 March 2015
Dear Forum.
As age is creeping on and times are getting harder, I am contemplating replacing my 500 system with a clock radio. I am not expecting any great difference in performance, but would like to hear from other people having done this sensible move as to what clock radio to choose? Thank you Peter
I don't want to rain on anyone's parade here, but I'm sure you'd be able to tell the difference between a 500 system and the Alba. To think that the Alba would be as good is simply not realistic. However, a Tivoli clock radio would be a different matter entirely. I suspect it's down to the wooden case, which is the same thing that PMC make their speakers from.
Nice touch with the ' Tivoli' - radio HH! 
ATB Peter
I suspect (and very much hope) because Peter isn't being entirely serious. 
MDS, I think Peter's dreaming of something which has analogue and digital circuits which works on a fuss free basis 
It's a sad case when you're having your head examined.
Well dear Phil, you are lucky that there is seemingly nothing wrong with yours! ME, mine now belongs in Padded cell ..............
Hang on a minute, what am I doing in this padded cell?
You just need to read a few more Spotify and general software threads , and you will know why you have miracously ended up here with people in white uniforms speaking in a soft language to you.......
I suspect (and very much hope) because Peter isn't being entirely serious.
MDS, I think Peter's dreaming of something which has analogue and digital circuits which works on a fuss free basis It's a sad case when you're having your head examined.
Well dear Phil, you are lucky that there is seemingly nothing wrong with yours! ME, mine now belongs in Padded cell ..............
.....Peter, you missed the word 'yet'! I'm sure my time will come. Plasma screen has gone on strike at the mo.
I suggest one of these.
I say 'one', however you will no doubt have noticed that due to its unique construction it is infinitely customisable. Thus enabling you to build the clock radio system of your dreams. The manufacturer also provides 'Technic' power supplies so as to ensure greater Timing. A solid foundation piece also ensures reduced jitter in the clock.
The manufacturer is also working on a dedicated support system to further free the clock from the known impact of experiencing relatively faster or slower time depending on the height of the said timepiece as measured from the The Earth's core (fact).
It is also the right colour.
I suggest one of these.
I say 'one', however you will no doubt have noticed that due to its unique construction it is infinitely customisable. Thus enabling you to build the clock radio system of your dreams. The manufacturer also provides 'Technic' power supplies so as to ensure greater Timing. A solid foundation piece also ensures reduced jitter in the clock.
The manufacturer is also working on a dedicated support system to further free the clock from the known impact of experiencing relatively faster or slower time depending on the height of the said timepiece as measured from the The Earth's core (fact).
It is also the right colour.
Oooo Lego, that surely rings a homely bell! ATB Peter
PS. Now how about RF and my wifes Airport Express situated conviniently smack bang under my 552
I suggest one of these.
I say 'one', however you will no doubt have noticed that due to its unique construction it is infinitely customisable. Thus enabling you to build the clock radio system of your dreams. The manufacturer also provides 'Technic' power supplies so as to ensure greater Timing. A solid foundation piece also ensures reduced jitter in the clock.
The manufacturer is also working on a dedicated support system to further free the clock from the known impact of experiencing relatively faster or slower time depending on the height of the said timepiece as measured from the The Earth's core (fact).
It is also the right colour.
Oooo Lego, that surely rings a homely bell! ATB Peter
PS. Now how about RF and my wifes Airport Express situated conviniently smack bang under my 552
Thats a great looking radio( the lego).
Where can i get one?
Clocks are overrated. Stick with a pure musical solution (in Naim green of course)...
I suggest one of these.
I say 'one', however you will no doubt have noticed that due to its unique construction it is infinitely customisable. Thus enabling you to build the clock radio system of your dreams. The manufacturer also provides 'Technic' power supplies so as to ensure greater Timing. A solid foundation piece also ensures reduced jitter in the clock.
The manufacturer is also working on a dedicated support system to further free the clock from the known impact of experiencing relatively faster or slower time depending on the height of the said timepiece as measured from the The Earth's core (fact).
It is also the right colour.
Oooo Lego, that surely rings a homely bell! ATB Peter
PS. Now how about RF and my wifes Airport Express situated conviniently smack bang under my 552
Thats a great looking radio( the lego).
Where can i get one?
One of our kids has this...
I'm a bit surprised no one has suggested something with tubes.
My Sanyo RM 5100 gently awakens me from slumber each morning:
Highly recommendable, they last for decades without a re-cap, have a far superior musical SQ to any 500 series naim system, and very retro all over again.
It was the chrome bumper styling of the Sanyo RM 5100 that influenced naim audio to use on their amps before olives came into fashion, in doze days they knew quality when they saw and heard it : )
Debs
The state of mind thing is so true. But it also works the other way. When the mental barriers are down, sometimes the differences are more pronounced.
I remember when I flew back the UK from Asia, on the first day, jetlaged and knackered, I had my dealer setup a dem between Naim SU and a Linn box at similar price point going into PMC Tewnty.23s. My wife did not even look behind her at the gear. She just said "The first one sounds better. I don't like the second one, whatever it is." Then fell promptly asleep in dem room sofa and the decision was made. If she had been alert and mentally prepared we would still be procrastinating about it a year later.
Of course while she was asleep I let the dealer work me up to a NDX, XPSdr, 282, SCdr, 250.2. When that arrived, I had some explaining to do
Dear Peter
I can recommend nothing with higher praise than the below. Alba produce some of the best 500 series rivaling timekeeping performance I've ever encountered. I'm not luck enough to have a 500 system, but I can't tell the time of day at all from my SN2, it's ridiculously bad in this regard. You might find the sound a little lean compared with your current system, but from things I've auditioned lately, I can only assume that's what most people want from hifi these days. Trust me, you can do no better.
Thank you so much, I really really like the look of that beautifully designed piece. The sort of thing, which has the potential to bring ASPIRATION and hifi LUST back to this Forum. A lot of the heavy weights hardly ever post here anymore, and if we are not careful there won't be any people left, who has been on ' the beaten track' for the the last lifetime ( 30 years per definition). Graham Clarke is the only one this year, who has stuck his head over the parapet and good on him! ATB Peter
Poor old Graham, if he reads this thread he'll be well gutted. What price a Statement now? Oh my, what a dilemma!
Someone mention my name?
Peter, I understand the problem. I want to replace a venerable Teasmaid and am rightfully p*ssed off that Statement does not appear to have a method of making me a cup of tea. Truly shocking when you consider the price.
If you're going the teas maid route please don't overlook the essence of hi-if - source first. You should be able to have a powerline adapted to suit if you speak nicely to Naim HQ however, whilst R&D are working flat out, Naim have yet to come up with fully developed water and tea which will integrate with the unit. Come to think, they haven't started working on a teas maid product....
Peter