72/140-180 vs 112/150 (dealer vs. forum?)

Posted by: bec143 on 28 May 2002

I was talking to my local Naim dealer today about some possible changes in the future. Right now I'm running fc/cd5/hi/92/90.3 and happy overall, but sometimes thinking I could get a little more, particularly with regards to bass authority and, dare I say, bigger soundstage (this does not translate into get-a-krell-loser by necessity!)

My overall plan was to move towards a 72 or 102 with a 140 or 180, but I was surprised when my dealer suggested changing to a 112/150. Now, this seems quite counter to what I have read here, but so far my dealer has had excellent advice, and an excellent ear. So, does this seem like a reasonable plan? Here in the states, it's not so easy to sell used entry level kit, so I was counting on the slow trade-in, move up the ladder strategy.

Bruce

From Seattle, Washington
Posted on: 23 January 2004 by walkman
[QUOTE]Originally posted by bec143:
Just to set the record straight, I did change to a 112/150 shortly after I wrote this last spring, and have been extremel happy with the change, as I have detailed in several posts.

I would highly recommend the 112/150 to anyone. I personally prefered it to a 102 in my system, but that is strictly a matter of personal taste.

And yes Markus, I also think that Hawthorne is truly outstanding.

Now, I'm on a slow but steady speaker quest...

Bruce

Bruce

I agree with Robert Levins' opinions, I guess that's why he still lets me work at his store! LOL I currently have CDS1/112/160/PMC-LB1 speakers which are great. Check out any web articles on Jon Astley and mastering, LB1s are what he uses.

http://walkingpuzzle.com

Cheers,
Bruce