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.

Posted on: 13 May 2017 by Claus-Thoegersen

If you like your Audiovectors  changing to the sr3 avantgarde is something to consider. You will get the AMT treble and a better even better speaker. The mi3 can be upgraded, and be better, so it depends on how much you are prepared to invest in speakers.

Claus