Naim vs Weiss -- VFM

Posted by: AMA on 24 September 2010

I currently run NAS/PC/Foobar/WASAPI through Hiface (0.5 K$) + nDAC (3.5 K$), XPS (5 K$), Headline + NAPSC (1 K$) = totally 10 K$.
Weiss DAC202 sells at 6.5 K$ and highly acclaimed in direct nDAC vs DAC202 tests.
Naim route comprises 4 boxes which occupy three shelves, need three powerlines, one DC1 cable and one USB cable.

Weiss route is one box, occupies half of a shelf, needs only one powerline and one Firewire cable.

In fact I plan to upgrade Hiface to Evo or INT202 which will add one or two boxes, steal at least half of the shelf and require another powerline -- and make nDAC-based solution even more expensive and cumbersome.

I do understand they offer different sound presentation -- but Weiss has a clear practical edge over the Naim solution. So -- does Weiss sound THAT bad?
Posted on: 07 October 2010 by AMA
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AllenB - I own a DAC202, and I've had a couple of issues with it - first, a malfunctioning headphone output, and now the LCD is no longer backlit. In the first case, Daniel Weiss arranged pickup by a courier from my office, and then assisted a North American dealer in getting me a replacement unit, all within days to a week. And I live in Vancouver. Pretty impressive. With the current issue of the LCD, I've already exchanged emails with him, and he's 100% behind his product.

I think that Weiss is a great company based on the dealings I've had with them so far.

docmark, thanks for this post -- it's really important and we shall keep this in mind.
Posted on: 08 October 2010 by AMA
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sending a unit to and fro Jersey is expensive by courier as is travelling to and from England just for a demo.

You guys need a BRIDGE Big Grin
Posted on: 10 October 2010 by pcstockton
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In relative terms, sending a unit to and fro Jersey is expensive by courier as is travelling to and from England just for a demo


I guess the cost between traveling and mailing something would be the same for me as well. But it would be like $12.

I just looked you up on a map and google image searched. WOW. Gorgeous! I see your problem though. Can you swim to France? Winker
Posted on: 11 October 2010 by AMA
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Can you swim to France?

Patrick, nobody will swim to France from a tax heaven place Winker What about your dealer (Naim or Weiss) -- is it difficult for you to put your hands on the new boxes?