Best three box Naim system

Richard Dane posted:

I think that the NAC202/NAP200 would quickly gain a NAPSC so doesn't qualify here.  However, I do think that the CDX2 and Supernait are a great pairing - character of the amp nicely complementing that of the player. 

Happy with my 3rd SuperNait and my 4th or 5th CDX2, I can't but agree... And If I can add a personal impression, the CDX2 – especially without an XPS – has a touch of gaieté which marries the SN's mild Teutonic-ness at perfection. Let's say like Bruno Walter accompanying Sylvie Vartan..

All currently have power supplies, but if needed I would be quite happy with a CDX2, NAT05, Supernait 2 system.  

pixies posted:

NDS, 555PS DR and SN2 here and it sounds great!

I like the sound of that - a hefty front end with a great integrated 

GraemeH posted:

Chris Bell posted:

The Klipsch's were a summertime fling... ultimately they went back to the online retailer.  The ProAc's are so impressive, everyone who has visited my office has been blown away.  (Naim guys and mortals).  

 

I get my 10’s tomorrow to join a 272/250DR front...an..tici...pation...

G

In for a treat Graeme, had my Tab 10 for a few months now on a 272/250 and like Chris everytime people pop round for a cup of tea they are amazed at the sound these speakers produce, last speaker I will ever buy.

Turn of the century (purchased in December 1999) sweet trio olive boxes which are still with me unchanged:

Nait 3, 3.5 player, Flatcap

Chris Bell posted:

I'm running a NDX/UnitiQute2/NAP100 into ProAc Tablet 10's at my office.  Sound is very impressive... so good I could easily make it my main system.   

It must be the Proacs. The Tablette 10 Signature would be very interesting to watch. 

GraemeH posted:

Chris Bell posted:

The Klipsch's were a summertime fling... ultimately they went back to the online retailer.  The ProAc's are so impressive, everyone who has visited my office has been blown away.  (Naim guys and mortals).  

 

I get my 10’s tomorrow to join a 272/250DR front...an..tici...pation...

G

Graeme, 

The 10's like to be up against the wall and a good set of sand-filled stands are highly recommended.  They work best in a small room.  They play pretty loud, but very deep bass notes can make the woofer bottom out.  

Can't wait to hear what you think!

CB

ryder. posted:

 

It must be the Proacs. The Tablette 10 Signature would be very interesting to watch. 

Is there a Signature version coming ?

james n posted:

ryder. posted:

 

It must be the Proacs. The Tablette 10 Signature would be very interesting to watch. 

Is there a Signature version coming ?

Stewart Tyler posted on another forum several months ago about them launching the Signature version of the Tablette 10 sometime this year. Other than that there isn't any news or coverage on this upcoming new model which is quite perplexing. 

ryder. posted:

james n posted:

ryder. posted:

 

It must be the Proacs. The Tablette 10 Signature would be very interesting to watch. 

Is there a Signature version coming ?

Stewart Tyler posted on another forum several months ago about them launching the Signature version of the Tablette 10 sometime this year. Other than that there isn't any news or coverage on this upcoming new model which is quite perplexing. 

Thanks Ryder. Think i just found that thread via a quick google 

Chris Bell posted:

GraemeH posted:

Chris Bell posted:

The Klipsch's were a summertime fling... ultimately they went back to the online retailer.  The ProAc's are so impressive, everyone who has visited my office has been blown away.  (Naim guys and mortals).  

 

I get my 10’s tomorrow to join a 272/250DR front...an..tici...pation...

G

Graeme, 

The 10's like to be up against the wall and a good set of sand-filled stands are highly recommended.  They work best in a small room.  They play pretty loud, but very deep bass notes can make the woofer bottom out.  

Can't wait to hear what you think!

CB

 

Mass loaded Custom Design FS103 (recommended) and they will be hard against a solid wall...here’s hoping they work well!

G

ryder. posted:

james n posted:

ryder. posted:

 

It must be the Proacs. The Tablette 10 Signature would be very interesting to watch. 

Is there a Signature version coming ?

Stewart Tyler posted on another forum several months ago about them launching the Signature version of the Tablette 10 sometime this year. Other than that there isn't any news or coverage on this upcoming new model which is quite perplexing. 

I certainly hope a forthcoming Tablette 10 signature will be singlewire, for now this is one of my main reasons not buying them

Haim Ronen posted:

Turn of the century (purchased in December 1999) sweet trio olive boxes which are still with me unchanged:

Nait 3, 3.5 player, Flatcap

Similarly I had a Nait 2 , 3.5 CD and Hicap from 2000 to 2012 . It was superb into Dynaudio Audience 50s then Neat Motive 2s . It wasn't until I bought the ND5XS streamer and started to read this forum that the changes began ......

The Nait 2 remains . 

pete T15 posted:

Haim Ronen posted:

Turn of the century (purchased in December 1999) sweet trio olive boxes which are still with me unchanged:

Nait 3, 3.5 player, Flatcap

Similarly I had a Nait 2 , 3.5 CD and Hicap from 2000 to 2012 . It was superb into Dynaudio Audience 50s then Neat Motive 2s . It wasn't until I bought the ND5XS streamer and started to read this forum that the changes began ......

The Nait 2 remains . 

A cautionary tale on the dangers of using this forum and the more potent danger actually listening to what its members have to say.

GraemeH posted:

Chris Bell posted:

GraemeH posted:

Chris Bell posted:

The Klipsch's were a summertime fling... ultimately they went back to the online retailer.  The ProAc's are so impressive, everyone who has visited my office has been blown away.  (Naim guys and mortals).  

 

I get my 10’s tomorrow to join a 272/250DR front...an..tici...pation...

G

Graeme, 

The 10's like to be up against the wall and a good set of sand-filled stands are highly recommended.  They work best in a small room.  They play pretty loud, but very deep bass notes can make the woofer bottom out.  

Can't wait to hear what you think!

CB

 

Mass loaded Custom Design FS103 (recommended) and they will be hard against a solid wall...here’s hoping they work well!

G

Should be fine I use mass loaded Custom Design RS 303 around 40kg each with my Tab 10s

Friday evening they are being delivered so I’ll have a nice weekend to enjoy them...whilst we continue to unpack in the new house.

Anyhow, back on topic...that XPS DR...hmmm

G

One of the popular hi-fi mags has a review of the Nova and the reviewer comments that he couldn't easily discern the difference in sound between the Nova and his usual Supernait amplifier (which he cites as praise indeed). The Nova would save quite a few boxes!

Richard Dane posted:

I think that the NAC202/NAP200 would quickly gain a NAPSC so doesn't qualify here.  However, I do think that the CDX2 and Supernait are a great pairing - character of the amp nicely complementing that of the player. 

do you mean sn2

Leni, I haven't had the pleasure of listening properly to a Supernait 2, so no, I mean the original.  

OK,thanks richard

Judging by many posts above, my claim that I get a huge kick from my three-box CDX2/202/200 (yes, totally bare) seems ikely to be met with tumbleweeds at best.

Mark

OK, how about Brunsvigia bosmaniae and Amaranthus albus, they're tumbleweeds!

Not at all Mark.  It's a fine, nicely balanced system and one that I have enjoyed immensely at many shows, and on many occasions doing demos both at the factory and overseas dealers.  But, I just know that a NAPSC would find it's way in there almost immediately, so three boxes quickly becomes four.  

Oh, OK, three and a half then...

Its, Richard, its. 

Hungryhalibut posted:

Its, Richard, its. 

tell that to Apple.

p.s. And a slap on the wrist too.  You know why.  Post now removed.