A new speaker system Naim from the past to the future.

Posted by: Sergey72vw on 20 November 2017

Good afternoon friends. Comes in 2018, and I have major changes in the system.

It's a miracle, but I managed to find brand new, sealed Naim SBL. Still can't believe they've survived for nearly 15 years in the package.

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A great gift for my birthday and implementation of a long-standing dream.

In the evening I will open the box, and while exciting minutes of waiting.

Here are my old threads, will help you remember my way:

https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...282-250-hicap?page=1

https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...12#15504822846286112

To be continued...

 

Posted on: 27 November 2017 by Sergey72vw

Good afternoon.

Box speakers Naim SBL opened. To do this it was very nice, like opened honey wine with 15 years of exposure. Emotion has no limits.

Here's the promised photo.

And ahead of me is waiting for the process to install and configure.

Pleasant viewing.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1czo...5/IMG_2975.JPG?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/igws...c/IMG_3027.JPG?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/z0vc...5/IMG_3030.JPG?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xidx...b/IMG_3007.JPG?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jirn...m/IMG_3010.JPG?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/k7jn...s/IMG_2988.JPG?raw=1

 To be continued...

 

Posted on: 27 November 2017 by Kiwi cat

It looks absolutely in mint condition. I am flabbergasted!

Posted on: 27 November 2017 by Sergey72vw

Yes, that's right!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/h1fj...l4/IMG_2953.JPG?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/bgxe...vz/IMG_2941.JPG?dl=0

Posted on: 27 November 2017 by Gazza

Oh I remember those, how wonderful, you will be pleased with the sound after a bit of setting up.

Posted on: 28 November 2017 by Sergey72vw

Thank you. Weekend I'll install and configure.

 

Posted on: 28 November 2017 by Stenberg
Richard Dane posted:

You could buy with or without. I do t think Naim have any anymore. They crop up secondhand though. Perhaps try Steve Hopkins at Naim just to check.

Hi Richard.

Long time no talk.....one of customers had new X-overs made for his speakers 18 months ago - only problem was that Naim could build the cross-overs, BUT didn't have the black plastboxes anymore, so the customer ha dto build these himself - I can get the drawing he made for this ( he is an architect ) - le me know.

Posted on: 29 November 2017 by Richard Dane

Hey Peter - hope you're well. Thanks, but looks like the OP found the crossovers.  I guess if anyone needs to have the plastic x-over boxes made in future, then you're the guy to talk to.

Sergey, great pictures. Great story, so far...

Posted on: 29 November 2017 by Sergey72vw
Richard Dane posted:

Sergey, great pictures. Great story, so far...

Thank You Richard.

Studied the theory of installation and setup, as all set will please you with new photos.

Posted on: 29 November 2017 by stuart.ashen

Wow, what a story. They will perfectly compliment your system. I look forward to reading how the story develops. Good luck with the set up, it’s not as hard as people make out.

Stu

Posted on: 29 November 2017 by Japtimscarlet

What a lucky lucky chap ...well done 

Posted on: 29 November 2017 by naim_nymph

Excellent find, congrats! : )

Debs

Posted on: 30 November 2017 by rackkit
ngarritson posted:

I thought I had the “find” of the year when I got a fully functioning 72 in good cosmetic condition with original box and MC cards for $70, but this takes the cake.  

Anyone else have a story to share about a great second hand purchase?

A mint pair of SL2s in Maple that matched the also rare Maple veneered Axess centre speaker and n-Sats (not so rare) all bought used. It took  a lot patiently searching used gear sites to get that lot together. Worth it though and no plans to replace any of it. Only issue is the grills for SL2s are starting to break down when handled. Did anything come of replacements for them? 

Posted on: 30 November 2017 by Richard Dane

Rackkit, re. SL2 grilles, I think James at Tom Tom was on the case...

Posted on: 30 November 2017 by rackkit
Richard Dane posted:

Rackkit, re. SL2 grilles, I think James at Tom Tom was on the case...

Thanks Richard, i'll get in touch with him & see how he's getting on. I know there was a thread about it sometime ago. Strange material Naim chose but then it's not just material stretched over a frame is it?

 

 

 

Posted on: 04 December 2017 by Sergey72vw

Well, in the meantime, a new speaker system Naim SBL, has taken its place of honor. Setup not to say that complex, but the time for the first time took about three hours. But in General, phonics is going easier still than SL2, but longer.

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Posted on: 04 December 2017 by Gazza

That’s a lovely looking set up, I would be really pleased if that was my system, well done and enjoy.

Gaz

Posted on: 04 December 2017 by stuart.ashen

They look fantastic! A small detail, but can you move the tv back a touch so that the tweeters are in front of the tv screen. The edges will otherwise act as diffraction points and may affect your soundstage. An original JV tip in setting up SBLs.

Enjoy them.

Stu