Naim 272 250DR XPS DR vs 125k of superlative separates -
Posted by: redalphabet on 29 August 2016
Yesterday I had the absolute pleasure of system shopping. The Nagra HD dac $30k into a solution 530 amplifier $55k and the new Magico s5 MK2 speakers $38k a pair. I listened to some classical, vocal, jazz, dance ALT J, James Blake, etc etc.
The room was very well treated and everything was racked - cables were analysis plus oval 8's
The streamer was the Aurender N10 8k
The highs were so sweet and delicate. The music hung in the air effortlessly before me - the Nagra HD dac has extremely good bass and image height - its focuses the soundstage rather than widens it to compared let's say the MSB Dac 5. When I played Jazz and Memphis blues my partner - also in the dem, I could tell looked, a bit flat. Same so with the dance music listed above - I noticed in the rack the 272, 250DR and the XPS DR and promptly asked the dealer to put in NACA 5 and play the Naim system through the Magicos
AND BLOW ME DOWN!
NAIM DOES IT AGAIN!
It's perhaps time - owners of the Nac 52 and Nap 135's start looking around and shopping. Naim may have finally succeeded in producing the classic sound at a classic price.
Would it have sounded even better with the 300DR and a 555ps sure - but it wasn't necessary. This 3 box system is a one and done!
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by Mike-B
Flippin' eck HH you don't do things by half, very best wishes for a speedy full recovery.
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by tonym
Sorry to learn you're in the wars Nigel. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by hungryhalibut
Thanks everyone, your kind words are much appreciated. The chap who ran me down was in his 80s and the police did an eyesight test on him at the scene. He failed of course, and will never drive again, which I suppose is a crumb of comfort. And eventually I'll get a new bike, as my beloved Cube is a write off. I've lost hearing in my right ear as the fracture means that brain fluid is filling the ear, so even the 272 won't be sounding that great for a while.
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by Kiwi cat
Get better soon Nigel, from a fellow cyclist. Thank goodness for well trained first responders. Sounds like you have been lucky to survive. Have a good recovery and take your time getting back to work.
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by AussieSteve
Take care HH, I enjoy your comments. Just 5 minutes ago on the nightly news an 80yo crashes through a building, AGAIN, this happens here in Australia a bit too often lately. Hope all goes well mate.
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by dave marshall
Nigel, sorry to pick up your bad news this morning, wishing you a full and speedy recovery.
Aw ra best,
Dave.
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by Emre
Best wishes and speed recovery HH, been there than that!
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by dayjay
Thanks everyone, your kind words are much appreciated. The chap who ran me down was in his 80s and the police did an eyesight test on him at the scene. He failed of course, and will never drive again, which I suppose is a crumb of comfort. And eventually I'll get a new bike, as my beloved Cube is a write off. I've lost hearing in my right ear as the fracture means that brain fluid is filling the ear, so even the 272 won't be sounding that great for a while.
Nigel, so sorry to hear of your accident. Hope you get well soon as I still need someone for occasional music banter. Best wishes
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by Stevee_S
Sorry to hear your news Nigel, best wishes for a speedy recovery and your return to the sofa between your SL2s.
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by hafler3o
Ouch! Sorry to hear that. That happened to me many years back. I hope they had a good 'reason' for it, my assailant's excuse was that she was late getting up for the car boot sale that Sunday.
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by Simon-in-Suffolk
Nigel - I wish you well and a speedy recovery....
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by mpw
Hungryhalibut,
am sorry to know this.
Get well soon and yes.. i do miss your chatter on the forum
I hope the ears get back to work fully ...of course a full recovery as well.
#prayers
best regards
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by stuart.ashen
Speedy recovery Nigel. My big fear in life is being mowed down on my bike by some retard driving while texting. Get back on here soon before we start missing your brief and pithy posts 
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by al9315
Best wishes for a speedy recovery HH
Will miss your input !
Al
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by Tony2011
Hope you get back on the saddle soon, Nigel. All the best.
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by NewNaim16
At the risk of being repetitive, our best wishes to you Hungryhalibut for a full and speedy recovery from me and Mrs NewNaim16 too ...
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by jfritzen
All the best and a full and speedy recovery Hungryhalibut!
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by hungryhalibut
Thanks everyone, it really is much appreciated. I'm going to be in hospital for at least two more days, while they give me intravenous antibiotics. I can't wait to get home, being here is so dull.
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by tonym
Take care HH, I enjoy your comments. Just 5 minutes ago on the nightly news an 80yo crashes through a building, AGAIN, this happens here in Australia a bit too often lately. Hope all goes well mate.
Blimey! You would have thought they'd have taken his license away by now.
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by Jay Coleman
Very sorry to learn of your accident, HH. Heal up fast!
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by pete T15
Shocking news Mr H !! Hope you have a swift recovery !
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by blackbird
Take care, HH, and speedy recovery!
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by redalphabet
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by Tabby cat
Wishing you a speedy recovery get well soon
Posted on: 30 August 2016 by Pcd
HH, all the best and a speedy recovery. I believe that the DVLA are looking into the matter of of drivers who are not medically fit to drive for various reasons
At the moment it is generally down to the driver to inform the DVLA of any medical reasons that they cannot drive it looks as if Doctors will be able to inform them in the future.
I had my license revoked last year due to Diabetic eyesight problems but it was up to me to inform the DVLA of this matter if I hadn't done so I could still be driving, seems strange in these days of the massive Health and Safety Umbrella.
Anyway hope you recover soon and can get back to enjoy your Naim system.
