Next upgrade step
Posted by: Hallowed_Be _Thy_Naim on 11 May 2017
Hi there Naim Forum members.
Newby's 1st forum post.....
I'm interested in the forum members opinions/suggestions to what my next upgrade step should be.
My current system is NDX/XPS DR/Hi-Line/282/SuperCap DR/250 DR/Unitiserve
Project RPM9X Turntable/Stageline/HiCap
Graham Slee Solo Ultra Linear DE Headphone amplifier/Grado PS1000 Headphones
Audiovector Mi3 Supers/NacA5.
Most of the Naim kit has been purchased over the last 18 months as an upgrade to my previous Naim based system.
I feel as if the speakers are the most obvious item in need of replacement, these are 12 years old and performed well in the context of my old system.....
However, a 252 was always the end game, but will there be good synergy with the rest of the current Naim kit? Do I need to go to NDS/PS555/NAP300 to see real benefit as that may be a step too far financially?
Also a fair proportion of my listening is through headphones and the new Hugo 2 is a consideration as this may improve the NDX and my headphone listening enjoyment.
So.....Which to do 1st?
1. Replace speakers (budget is 4-5k).
2. Purchase 252 & live with current speakers (trade in 282) and get speakers at a later date.
3. Get Hugo 2.
Home demo's are not possible due to location.
Thanks.