500 Series Integrated Amp

Posted by: Ghettoyout on 29 September 2017

This week I rebuilt my 500 series kit from scratch after having the livingroom redecorated. It's quite a palver building two stacks taking into account best practice as regards box placement, cable dressing and the like. There's a bit of a sheen to the sound at the moment that I'm sure will go away when it all gets warmed up.

But it got me thinking how much easier it would be if there was a 500 quality integrated amp out there. Four boxes down to one, a lot less cabling and fewer shelves on the rack. Has anyone heard such a beast or know of one? I think it is something Naim should ponder. Could be a game changer.

Best etc.,

Ghetto Yout'.

Posted on: 01 October 2017 by leni v

You did n t get it yet,the man is a real poet.l mean it

Posted on: 01 October 2017 by Perol

winkyincanada posted:
Allante93 posted:
Perol posted:
Allante, I don't wish to ignore you (yet) but as English is not my native language
What do you mean by
"The Why" & "the How" ?

A while back, a gentleman posted a thread about WHY we buy Hi-Fi components.
Simple Answer, to listen to Beautiful Music!
Often that simple answer is ignored, and the topic is focused on A vs B.
300 DR vs 500 DR
282 vs 252
Passive 552 vs Active 552
Which is Great, a member has some extra cash, and would like the Forum to share their experiences.
But when it's said and done, the most important factor is the Music!
We like to listen to Beautiful Music!
That's all!
Now the HOW, is the manor in which we got to our final System!
Example:
Started with Naim's Integrated Amp.
SN 2
A year later, decided to shut down the amp section of the SN 2, and upgrade another Black Box.
SN 2 > 250 DR
A year later decided to upgrade to Naim's Marque Separates.
Sold my SN 2 and Now:
SCDR > 282 > 250 Dr = 3 Black Boxes
Vs
SN 2 = 1 Black Box
End of Example.
This is what drives the Forum.
I hope I explained that clear!
Allante93!
PS. Another one I got from the Forum:
You can't miss, what you haven't heard!
Hence, Enjoy your Music, which is WHY one buys Hi Fi components.

I.
Still.
Can't.
Understand.
Anything.
You.
Say.
Winky!

I sort of regret I asked

Posted on: 01 October 2017 by Allante93

Perol posted:
winkyincanada posted:
I.
Still.
Can't.
Understand.
Anything.
You.
Say.
Winky!
I sort of regret I asked

@ Perol

As long as you understand, its all good!

Allante93!

PS. For some members, that ignore button, just doesn't work! LOL.....

Posted on: 01 October 2017 by TOBYJUG

Talking of uber integrated amps..

ASR Emitter.

Comes with two cased battery power supplies. Nice.

Posted on: 02 October 2017 by Ghettoyout

Vitus got a mention earlier. Have any Naim owners tried one of Vitus' integrated offerings? They do look quite substantial. Just wonder what the sound quality is like.

Best etc.,

Ghetto Yout'

Posted on: 02 October 2017 by French Rooster

Ghettoyout posted:
Vitus got a mention earlier. Have any Naim owners tried one of Vitus' integrated offerings? They do look quite substantial. Just wonder what the sound quality is like.
Best etc.,
Ghetto Yout'

i heard once the vitus integrated : smooth, open and detailed but not the involvement and urgency of naim sound. The gryphon diablo was more dynamic but a bit cold or hard.

I would be curious to hear the dagostino momentum, but very pricey.....( around 40k GGP)