Standmount speakers for Nait XS + Hicap

You want an improvement, but of what?

LS50s are very good speakers, although not at the same price and quality point as your Dynaudio/PMC/Proac shortlist.

You need a Supernait. Then you can consider true step ups to things like Kudos Super10s.

Frank.

Even with my modest Nait XS I found speakers to make a huge difference - not arguing against SN here, but for my ears a Nait XS is worth some nice speakers

The Twenty.21 are nice but PMC only do the old Twenty range in black ash now. The price has come way down though. A second hand pair may be an option.

Might be inclined to give Linn Majik 109 a whirl too. At your price point you are really spoilt for choice for standpoints that sound excellent with Naim. 

If you are open to the idea of compact floor standers, I highly recommend you try Neat SX2. Very enjoyable with nait XS and a Hicap.

On the subject of compact floor standers I use a pair of the new Neat Iota Aplha's with a Unitilite they are excellent.

Pcd posted:

On the subject of compact floor standers I use a pair of the new Neat Iota Aplha's with a Unitilite they are excellent.

I also have a pair of Iotas and when I want to have someone fun, I plug them in to my SN2 and they are indeed very special. Yes I know a SN2 with Iotas is an overkill, but who cares  

PMC 20.21's on the end of a Nait XS is an excellent combination IME. 

Mayor West posted:

PMC 20.21's on the end of a Nait XS is an excellent combination IME. 

I entirely agree, but is that the kind of sound that the OP likes? He might find the sound a bit too analytical for non-classical music.

I have Dynaudio Focus 160s on the end of a Naim 202/200 combo with a TP PSU. Love the sound, treble is detailed without a strident edge. Vocals really shine and bass is deep and controlled. I moved to them from Epos ES14 and have never looked back. Prices are good too and I really suggest that you audition them. 

BTW, Pink Floyd, 80s electronic, Stereophonics, Oasis etc is my thing. The Dynaudios love it. 

Hi interesting thread ..... I auditioned LS50 and thought them fantastic....... however went for PMC 20.21 .... as the rear ported LS50 cabinet needed more space than I could accommodate. The PMC to me were more tuneful and fast in the base...with a lovely explicit midrange. The LS50 is more like a turbocharged LS35A .... compared to PMC a slightly more relaxed open nature with a deeper but less controlled base. Looking at your picture... you appear to have reasonable space....so I think you need the best possible source/amp you can afford. I think the PMC would possibly be a side step..... the only way to really tell is to audition. I used a Nait 5i temporarily with my 21's and it did sound pretty dam good.

thanks for the comments.
Le Kef are really great speakers, I only find that the bass is a little bit artificial.
I am seeking a speaker with a dry bottom.
example I loved the Harbeth P3ESR
there is something similar but faster?

Dry and fast? That'll be the PMCs for you then sir! They won't come in white though.

I know that there are not white but it does not matter.

the important thing that sound good with naim xs