Questions for ndx users

I can tell you that my NDS is totally, 100% stable.  It never loses the network, and if I do shut it off, it always finds my server within seconds.

The NDX will undoubtedly sound different than the Naim Dac you'd replace with it.  If possible, try to listen to both in your home before deciding.  There is no right or wrong, but you don't need any bad surprises.  And the experiences of others won't be all that useful, as it's your unique system in your room, etc etc.

Scooot

My NDX is also completely stable.  I have had to reboot it twice since I have had it which I think is 2 years. Each time I had been making changes on my network which must have accounted for the issue.  I use mine wired with Asset as the UPNP Server.

The remote doesn't seem to operate the pre-amp volume, there was a long thread on this a year or so back.  N-stream does though if you enable system automation and install the link cable.

I used my NDX very successfully with a 202/200/Hicap non DR and NAPSC.  I changed to a 282 and then switched the Hicap for a DR version.  Each upgrade gave good improvements (particularly the 282) which indicates that the source hadn't 'run out of steam' but the original combination would still satisfy me now.

Hope this helps.

Richard

IScooot, Richard has pretty well answered, but I'll give my two pennies worth.

1) the NDX is stable now with the later versions of firmware. I use everyday and have to reboot about once every two to three months due to some errant behaviour. In my experience web radio tends to be slightly less reliable than USB, SPDIF, Apple interface and upnp.

2) the remote does operate the 202, but the automation feature is well neat, and allows your NDX via Nstream or it's remote to be a control hub for pre, CD, tuner and DAC with visual feedback via the NDX display.

3) subjectively very much yes, the HicapDR makes  the 202 sound more naturally toned, and works well with the ever so slightly warmer than neutral sound of the NDX.

Simon

Simon

Are you saying that you can control your preamp volume using the NDX ir remote? 

I was told by Naim that this was not possible so I would be very interested and delighted to be able to do this 

Richard 

Absolutely the naim ndx ir remote controls the pre-amp volume on (my) 282. In fact there is a "fix" for some naim pre-amps in order for the nstream app to do the same...

Best

timster

Yep... mine controls my 202 just as it did my old 122.

Richard, as others have said as well, yes.

Scooot, if I was in your position, I would indeed probably focus on the HicapDR initially.

Simon

Just to add a few comments on my experience:

1. The NDX has been completely stable but I have not had to upgrade the firmware yet.  We're a Mac household and I understand that such an upgrade may present some challenges...

2. The remote supplied with the NDX operates my pre-amp volume control (282) exactly as expected but like others I use nstream system automation so I rarely use the remote

3. My system is NDX/non-DR XPS2/282/non-DR HICAP/200 and it sounds fine. 

Just as a comment the NDX replaced a CDX2 and I wouldn't go back - though I find the CDX2 clearly more exciting/engaging on some types of music e.g. electronica/rock.

I may try an NDAC but would expect a new model to be released soon as the current spec looks a bit dated.

Thanks all, I have dropped Naim an email regarding the volume control via the NDX remote.

All resolved, very quick reply (as always) from Steve Hopkins.

To resolve:

Perform the following action, whilst the logo splashscreen is displayed (within first 30 seconds or so after startup)

With remote pointing at NDX

Press: aux, i and 2  buttons on the remote together (at the same time)

The NDX should then say: system code 16

My NDX was ex demo and I wonder if the dealer reprogrammed the remote for some reason to avoid a clash with other equipment.

Apologies Scooot for hijacking your topic.

Richard

Scott,

the NDX presentation is growing on me all the time and I may well go down the DR route as well - in my case Supercap DR.  If you see my comments on the CDX2 thread I find the NDX more enjoyable to listen to on a wide range of music.  I prefer the excitement of the CDX2 on high energy music for shortish periods but am even then aware that the NDX is providing more detail etc and is in many ways 'better'.

A home demo is clearly the way to go.  As an alternative you could try a ND5XS and stream to the NDAC (+ power supply if you have budget).

Good luck!

Philip