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Posted by: rich46 on 08 January 2013

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Posted on: 08 January 2013 by Claus-Thoegersen

Ended up being what I guess is a cheaper dac, with variable output and USB async, and a nap100 power amp both half size cases. No possibility for power supply upgrades on the dac.

http://www.naimaudio.com/hifi-...ucts/pdt-type/dac-v1

Posted on: 08 January 2013 by grahambateman

Typical.

i have just purchased the naim dac.

or am I getting upset over nothing. Is this new item more designed to run from a pc ?

Posted on: 08 January 2013 by jobseeker
If you've bought the Maim DAC, I wouldn't worry about this product launch
Posted on: 08 January 2013 by GraemeH
Dear Naim ....that size box but 552 level pre with volume and one input please...G
Posted on: 08 January 2013 by Claus-Thoegersen
Originally Posted by grahambateman:

Typical.

i have just purchased the naim dac.

or am I getting upset over nothing. Is this new item more designed to run from a pc ?

 

If the quality is as good as the ndac, Naim will  stop producing it. It is most likely not as good as ndac, but with a headpone  amp, the ability to connect to a pc just by plugging in a usb cable, and run it without a pre just the nap 100 and speakers, it is really another good product.

I want the dac v5 with only outboard psu and optimal sq, so I can sell my 252.

With the new products with preamp functionality and digital in the same box, I think we could see such a dac in a year or 2.

Claus


 

Posted on: 08 January 2013 by totemphile
Originally Posted by jobseeker:
If you've bought the Maim DAC, I wouldn't worry about this product launch

+1

 

The nDAC remains the better product, if SQ is your primary concern. Plus you've got the option to add an external PSU to better it still...

Posted on: 09 January 2013 by HiFiman

I agree Graham, hi-end pre with just a volume knob and one maybe two inputs at the 252 or 552 level.

Posted on: 09 January 2013 by GraemeH
Originally Posted by SeanWoods:

I agree Graham, hi-end pre with just a volume knob and one maybe two inputs at the 252 or 552 level.

....both By the addition of a PS? G