Any left field ideas for an upgrade?

Posted by: MangoMonkey on 21 February 2017

Recently went from a Synology NAS (DS 212+) to QNAP TS-453A - and like two black box upgrades. Don't even need the UnitiServ anymore.

System now is NDS/555DR - 552 (DR) - Nap 300 (Non-DR) into Kudos Super 20s.

Any thoughts on upgrade ideas? Not sure whether DRing the Nap 300 is a worthwhile move. Nap500DR seems a step too far (not ready for it). Maybe speaker change/upgrade?

Or probably best to stay put...

Posted on: 30 April 2017 by Michael_B.

I found the Linn very disappointing. Smooth and flat, with poor dynamics. Typical anodyne, unmusical "high-end" and nothing like what Ivor used to advocate. I'm told the new KDS is much improved, however, but then the second or third generation I heard was supposed to be a vast improvement on what came before.

Posted on: 30 April 2017 by Kevin Richardson

Christopher_M posted:
Kevin Richardson posted:
I really want this setup....
Which?
C.

Linn Klimax Exakt with the new Katalyst DAC. A one box with 3 Ethernet cables and 2 speaker solution. I'm sick of this mess of cables and the never ending temptation to try expensive speaker wire. Unfortunately I can't find anywhere to listen to one to see if the hype is real.