Nova and turntable
Posted by: Samurai1982 on 21 January 2018
Hi all,
It is in my plan to build the system around streaming and a turntable. Hence I am considering a Naim Nova.
I have however seen that the Nova is sampling its analogues inputs. What is the reason for that? Does anyone has experience in using the Nova with a turntable? Will a MC cartridge be a waste on sampled input?
Thanks beforehand.
Pev posted:Samurai1982 posted:
Thanks all for the feedback. I think I will go for the Nova as it full-fills all my requirements. And sounds absolutely great to me. I have heard it compared to the 272 with mono amps, linked to the same loudspeakers I have and the difference is subtle (for me) when the source is Tidal.
This chimes with my experience. On a Naim factory visit I heard the Nova and then 272/250 both driving Focal Maestros (I think - certainly very large and very expensive!), so a challenging and revealing load. Yes the separates were better but the difference was not at all stunning and given the cost difference was around £3200 plus the inherent interconnect/housing expense of separates, i.e. double the Nova, it was an easy decision.
If it was the factory visit of 24 November 2017, then I too was underwealmed and disappointed not to hear the full glory of NDS into Statement. It did make you think the Nova was nearly as good!
If the OP likes the Nova then fine. Personally I think nDAC (+ XPSDR or 555DR PS later) or whatever Chord DAC others prefer and an all in one pre/power provides a more upgradable system. I use the media player in my TV to play NAS Music. The TV sound then goes via a toslink cable to the DAC. TV is so much more interesting with good SQ. The music is almost as good as from my CDX2.
Phil