System Pics 2018

Here is my first naim setup. Built around a preloved Naim UnitiQute2. Simple but works like a charm.

S3 posted:

Hi Debs, Thanks. Just curious; what should I be wary of as the radiator is permanently off?

Regards

David

You should be wary that one cold day someone might turn that radiator on 

Solid wood can dry out and even crack if too close to a source of heat.

If the rad is permanently off i suppose you need not worry but i does look very ominous seeing what looks like nicely crafted solid oak furniture parked up so close to a rad. And those LPs too... 

Debs 

Mudhoney posted:

Here is my first naim setup. Built around a preloved Naim UnitiQute2. Simple but works like a charm.

Nice Nelson Bench.

G

New and final speakers, working „hard“ for placing them - but the result is quit awesome... 

It´s the CE-1 from TAD.

atb, Tom

tom539 posted:

New and final speakers, working „hard“ for placing them - but the result is quit awesome... 

It´s the CE-1 from TAD.

atb, Tom

Very nice Tom. Enjoy 

 My latest set up with:

SN, Qute 2 (streamer/FM/DAB), CD5si, 2x Fraimlite, Project Essential II, Rega Fono MM MKIII, Allae. 

Let's have a look at your cabling then,  Rob!

Hi Robiwan,

From the image, I guess the Allae is 4 inches from the wall. I had it for years with the diatance 7-8 inches from the wall. About a month plus ago I kept the distance 4 inches from the wall and I found that I get better bass control and no more booming.

Alba1320 posted:

Resistance is futile!

 

 

And no, it's  not my system, but I thought it might be of interest...

(Photo courtesy Naim Audio Australia)

Stanley Kubrick? ;-)

achique99 posted:

Hi Robiwan,

From the image, I guess the Allae is 4 inches from the wall. I had it for years with the diatance 7-8 inches from the wall. About a month plus ago I kept the distance 4 inches from the wall and I found that I get better bass control and no more booming.

the allaes are optimal set up in the room by my dealer and do sound fabulous with no booming or other nasties, just clean/clear music reproduction.

Mike1951 posted:

Let's have a look at your cabling then,  Rob!

all the cables are connected.

Mudhoney posted:

Here is my first naim setup. Built around a preloved Naim UnitiQute2. Simple but works like a charm.

Looks nice but such small speakers are a shame to the Qute 2 and Rega TT

Finally managed to snag the new walnut finished arias. No fuss system, just the way I like it. 

Edit: wow, inserting images from imgur on here is a pain!

Robiwan posted:

Mudhoney posted:

Here is my first naim setup. Built around a preloved Naim UnitiQute2. Simple but works like a charm.

Looks nice but such small speakers are a shame to the Qute 2 and Rega TT

These are active monitors with 100 W D class amps per speaker ????

After only listening to my muso qb for the past 6 months, I'm not so impressed with my Elac 244BE anymore. They sound metallic and overly hi-fi. I'm contemplating an upgrade to ATC SCM19.

T38.45 posted:

Alba1320 posted:

Resistance is futile!

 

 

And no, it's  not my system, but I thought it might be of interest...

(Photo courtesy Naim Audio Australia)

Stanley Kubrick? ;-)

 

The “wall” surely!

Dan.S posted:

After only listening to my muso qb for the past 6 months, I'm not so impressed with my Elac 244BE anymore. They sound metallic and overly hi-fi. I'm contemplating an upgrade to ATC SCM19.

Hey Dan. I've actually done exactly this to replace my downward-ported ProAcs. 

Of course,  give them a listen before you buy, but my guess is you won't be disappointed. 

Wow. I've got Eric Dixon standing in my lounge not four feet away playing the tenor sax.

Happy Smiley Face.

I am waiting for the first system picture with a photoshopped ND555 in it....

dave-mac posted:

Finally managed to snag the new walnut finished arias. No fuss system, just the way I like it. 

Edit: wow, inserting images from imgur on here is a pain!

 

Dave-mac, what is that Accoustic footer? What is the benefit when you apply this accessories to the speakers? 

Cheers, Nasa

Hook posted:

Am enjoying my newly restored spinner, a 1958 Thorens TD-124 Mk I with original RMG-212 tonearm.

For now, I am using a Dynavector XX-2 mounted in a modern Ortofon head shell, but they will soon be replaced by an Ortofon SPU Royal GM MkII.

Now that is something very special and very unexpected on a Naim forum,  my total respect always goes out to those people who invest into keeping these historic machines going when it would be so much easier to buy an off the shelf model. Well done Huge.

achique99 posted: 

Dave-mac, what is that Accoustic footer? What is the benefit when you apply this accessories to the speakers? 

Cheers, Nasa

They're isoacoustics gaias. On my system, they tighten the sound up (predominately the bass) whilst at the same time adding extra clarity to the mids and upper ranges. I'm cynical by nature, but these really do make a huge difference, like it could be two different speaker models type of difference.

They also take isolate the sound from vibrating through the floor, which makes myself and my downstairs neighbours happy

Here's a review that might be helpful https://www.stereophile.com/co...eaker-isolation-feet

Bob the Builder posted:

Hook posted:

Am enjoying my newly restored spinner, a 1958 Thorens TD-124 Mk I with original RMG-212 tonearm.

Now that is something very special and very unexpected on a Naim forum,  my total respect always goes out to those people who invest into keeping these historic machines going when it would be so much easier to buy an off the shelf model. Well done Huge.

Bob - The lovely TT belongs to Hook.

Bob the Builder posted:

Hook posted:

Am enjoying my newly restored spinner, a 1958 Thorens TD-124 Mk I with original RMG-212 tonearm.

For now, I am using a Dynavector XX-2 mounted in a modern Ortofon head shell, but they will soon be replaced by an Ortofon SPU Royal GM MkII.

Now that is something very special and very unexpected on a Naim forum,  my total respect always goes out to those people who invest into keeping these historic machines going when it would be so much easier to buy an off the shelf model. Well done Huge.

Also a reminder that newer isn't always better - very nice indeed. I'm still amazed with my restored  Revox B77. Also a good topic of conversation with my daughter's friends who can't work out what it is. I just wish my father in law still had his Garrard 301 and 401.

Ravenswood10 posted:

Also a reminder that newer isn't always better - very nice indeed. I'm still amazed with my restored  Revox B77. Also a good topic of conversation with my daughter's friends who can't work out what it is. 

Its not like you can even start your explanation with "you know what a cassette is" these days!

Fairly basic setup currently. Will add dressing up pic to appropriate thread. ????

NDX/Supernait2 with Kef R500’s