Have I got a good sound system?

Posted by: Kazibabes on 22 September 2015

I am new to this HIFI lark! Can anyone tell me if my system is any good? 

 

The system is a Naim 552 with a 500 and a NAT - Speakers are Art 

 

open to advise!

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by hafler3o

Not really, you need Magnepan speakers! Or a Hugo.

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by Kazibabes

But they are big and ugly,

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by dayjay
Originally Posted by hafler3o:

Not really, you need Magnepan speakers! Or a Hugo.

+3

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by Kazibabes

Why would I want three Hugo"s confused!

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by Sneaky SNAIC

Hutter rack?

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by hafler3o

Well I am assuming your post was tongue-in-cheek. Every thread has a Maggie or Hugo in it somewhere, just thought I'd get tings going. If you are unsure if your system is any good, you are either the lucky inheritor of some cool kit or have not heard it comparatively against other systems, it should be fantastic. I cannot tell champagne from asti spumanti, so am a cheap date!

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by SongStream

Can you tell us if you have a good system?  If not, then no, you don't. And what's a hugo?

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by The Dude
Your system is terrible thus as you are new to all of this I will swap you my Uniti and we will say no more about it...and you are welcome.
Posted on: 22 September 2015 by Kazibabes
Originally Posted by hafler3o:

Well I am assuming your post was tongue-in-cheek. Every thread has a Maggie or Hugo in it somewhere, just thought I'd get tings going. If you are unsure if your system is any good, you are either the lucky inheritor of some cool kit or have not heard it comparatively against other systems, it should be fantastic. I cannot tell champagne from asti spumanti, so am a cheap date!

Yes I have inherited it from someone, just wondered if I should update anything? 

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by ChrisSU

I'm sure plenty of forum members would give their right arm to have your system. That's a lot of amp just to listen to the radio, do you have any other source?

 

The reason you need 3 Hugos is: one for yourself, one to give to hafler to appease him for insulting his speakers, and another to give to Wat, who will also be along shortly to berate you insulting his favourite source and speakers in the same sentence.  

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by Kazibabes
Originally Posted by The Dude:
Your system is terrible thus as you are new to all of this I will swap you my Uniti and we will say no more about it...and you are welcome.

Yeah, I am sure your pulling my leg! I think my system could be worth keeping

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by The Dude
Nope serious....we should exchange addresses so that you can post your shoddy old equipment to me...no need to thank me.
Posted on: 22 September 2015 by Kazibabes
Originally Posted by ChrisSU:

I'm sure plenty of forum members would give their right arm to have your system. That's a lot of amp just to listen to the radio, do you have any other source?

 

The reason you need 3 Hugos is: one for yourself, one to give to hafler to appease him for insulting his speakers, and another to give to Wat, who will also be along shortly to berate you insulting his favourite source and speakers in the same sentence.  

I have a 555 for the CD's and a turn table 

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by SongStream
Originally Posted by The Dude:
Your system is terrible thus as you are new to all of this I will swap you my Uniti and we will say no more about it...and you are welcome.

Yeah, but that uniti really tied the room together.

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by ChrisSU
Originally Posted by Kazibabes:
Originally Posted by ChrisSU:

I'm sure plenty of forum members would give their right arm to have your system. That's a lot of amp just to listen to the radio, do you have any other source?

 

The reason you need 3 Hugos is: one for yourself, one to give to hafler to appease him for insulting his speakers, and another to give to Wat, who will also be along shortly to berate you insulting his favourite source and speakers in the same sentence.  

I have a 555 for the CD's and a turn table 

Now you're just showing off!

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by Kazibabes
Originally Posted by Sneaky SNAIC:

Hutter rack?

Will that improve on the frame?

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by The Dude
Originally Posted by SongStream:

       
Originally Posted by The Dude:
Your system is terrible thus as you are new to all of this I will swap you my Uniti and we will say no more about it...and you are welcome.

Yeah, but that uniti really tied the room together.


       
love you for saying that...
Posted on: 22 September 2015 by Harty601
Originally Posted by The Dude:
Nope serious....we should exchange addresses so that you can post your shoddy old equipment to me...no need to thank me.

I have access to a brand new statement system that was wrongly ordered. It is currently in Nigeria, I just need £2000 in cash to deal with customs issues and I can then send you the system FOC. Please send cash to PO Box 666 Highway to hell post office.

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by Hmack

Kazibabes,

 

I think that most people have assumed that your question was not a serious one, and have responded accordingly.

 

If your question is a serious one, and you have inherited the equipment you have described, then the answer is simple:

 

Your system is very good, but what do you use as the source?. You also haven't indicated which particular Art speakers you have, but most of their range is very good (in my opinion).

 

I have only one complaint. My Maggies (3.6R) are certainly big, but they are also very beautiful and not at all ugly. They also sound exquisite.  

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by SongStream
Originally Posted by The Dude:
Originally Posted by SongStream:

       
Originally Posted by The Dude:
Your system is terrible thus as you are new to all of this I will swap you my Uniti and we will say no more about it...and you are welcome.

Yeah, but that uniti really tied the room together.


       
love you for saying that...

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by Kazibabes
Originally Posted by ChrisSU:
Originally Posted by Kazibabes:
Originally Posted by ChrisSU:

I'm sure plenty of forum members would give their right arm to have your system. That's a lot of amp just to listen to the radio, do you have any other source?

 

The reason you need 3 Hugos is: one for yourself, one to give to hafler to appease him for insulting his speakers, and another to give to Wat, who will also be along shortly to berate you insulting his favourite source and speakers in the same sentence.  

I have a 555 for the CD's and a turn table 

Now you're just showing off!

I thought the Statement Amp might improve the sound, do you think I should try it? 

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by ChrisSU
Originally Posted by Kazibabes:
Originally Posted by ChrisSU:
Originally Posted by Kazibabes:
Originally Posted by ChrisSU:

I'm sure plenty of forum members would give their right arm to have your system. That's a lot of amp just to listen to the radio, do you have any other source?

 

The reason you need 3 Hugos is: one for yourself, one to give to hafler to appease him for insulting his speakers, and another to give to Wat, who will also be along shortly to berate you insulting his favourite source and speakers in the same sentence.  

I have a 555 for the CD's and a turn table 

Now you're just showing off!

I thought the Statement Amp might improve the sound, do you think I should try it? 

No, your Fraim would collapse under the weight and turn into a lump of firewood.

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by dayjay
Originally Posted by Kazibabes:

Why would I want three Hugo"s confused!

They sound great daisy chained, ideal for your new statement

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by Kazibabes
Originally Posted by Hmack:

Kazibabes,

 

I think that most people have assumed that your question was not a serious one, and have responded accordingly.

 

If your question is a serious one, and you have inherited the equipment you have described, then the answer is simple:

 

Your system is very good, but what do you use as the source?. You also haven't indicated which particular Art speakers you have, but most of their range is very good (in my opinion).

 

I have only one complaint. My Maggies (3.6R) are certainly big, but they are also very beautiful and not at all ugly. They also sound exquisite.  

The speakers are Art Deco,s... I listen to the Radio, Vinyl and Cd,s 

Posted on: 22 September 2015 by Hmack

Now I know you are not serious.

 

Yes, you should buy a Statement, but you will need a pair of Magnepan speakers and at least one, preferably 2 Hugos to go with it.