New to Naim

Could be an interesting opportunity to listen to speakers that your familiar with hooked up to a Naim. And a different speaker to audition. Could get complicated, best be pragmatic and have a note book and pen handy to make notes.

i didn't hear the exact combination you mention, but i did have an extended listen to the Nait 5si and the Dynaudio Focus 260, a much larger speaker and probably a tougher load for the amp. i thought the Nait drove them with no problem. sounded great, in fact!

but i concur with Tobyjug above that you should try the Nait with your current speakers first, so you can have a better basis for comparison. i'd be surprised if you go back to the Peachtree -- but am eager to hear how you get on, either way.

The Emits are well reviewed but are only a £600 speaker. It has to be highly likely that the current speakers are better. I'd get the Nait, see if you like it and get used to it at home. If you like it then try alternative speakers if you want, but only buy them after a home demonstration. You may also find that improving your sources pays greater dividends. 

joe9407 posted:

i didn't hear the exact combination you mention, but i did have an extended listen to the Nait 5si and the Dynaudio Focus 260, a much larger speaker and probably a tougher load for the amp. i thought the Nait drove them with no problem. sounded great, in fact!

Well that's encouraging

I went ahead and bought a pair of Dynaudio Db1+ on the used market here in Canada. I like to play around with different gear so I'll be a kid in a candy store next week when the amp and speakers arrive. I'll be able to make many different comparisons with various combinations. Who knows? I might keep it all or sell some off. I must admit, while not trying to get ahead of myself, that I could sell the Peachtree and the 5si and move up the Naim chain. Mmwahahahaha  We'll see how it goes. 

Hmm, i tried adding a photo of my Energy's from Photobucket but this is what I got instead:

As someone who has had the chance to own a Nait 5i and use it with Dynaudio Excite X16s, Focus 160s and Focus 260s, then later an XS with the 160s and 260s. The X16/5i was my second favorite setup I've owned. My current 260/Uniti2 is my favorite setup to date. I did feel that the 5i played better with the 260s then with the 160s, probably due to the sensitivity of the speakers. I use to own Energy C300s not the Veritas at all but going from Energy to Dynaudio was a nice upgrade. I won't say Veritas to Emit will be the same, but I think the Emits could impress. 

What at are the DB1+? 

Callas01 posted:

As someone who has had the chance to own a Nait 5i and use it with Dynaudio Excite X16s, Focus 160s and Focus 260s, then later an XS with the 160s and 260s. The X16/5i was my second favorite setup I've owned. My current 260/Uniti2 is my favorite setup to date. I did feel that the 5i played better with the 260s then with the 160s, probably due to the sensitivity of the speakers. I use to own Energy C300s not the Veritas at all but going from Energy to Dynaudio was a nice upgrade. I won't say Veritas to Emit will be the same, but I think the Emits could impress. 

 

What at are the DB1+? 

I'm happy to hear that the 5si can handle a 4 ohm load. Good stuff  

Ive owned many Energy speakers over the years and you're right, the newer line can't compete with the older Veritas.

In my above post I inadvertently named the DB1+'s as Dynaudio. I can't go back and edit it so please disregard. The DB1+'s are actually PMC.

cariboukid posted:

Callas01 posted:

As someone who has had the chance to own a Nait 5i and use it with Dynaudio Excite X16s, Focus 160s and Focus 260s, then later an XS with the 160s and 260s. The X16/5i was my second favorite setup I've owned. My current 260/Uniti2 is my favorite setup to date. I did feel that the 5i played better with the 260s then with the 160s, probably due to the sensitivity of the speakers. I use to own Energy C300s not the Veritas at all but going from Energy to Dynaudio was a nice upgrade. I won't say Veritas to Emit will be the same, but I think the Emits could impress. 

 

What at are the DB1+? 

I'm happy to hear that the 5si can handle a 4 ohm load. Good stuff  

Ive owned many Energy speakers over the years and you're right, the newer line can't compete with the older Veritas.

In my above post I inadvertently named the DB1+'s as Dynaudio. I can't go back and edit it so please disregard. The DB1+'s are actually PMC.

Ok, makes sense. I've heard the DB1 before in some iteration. It was a good speaker. Rich, warm, good bass. 

Callas01 posted:

cariboukid posted:

Callas01 posted:

As someone who has had the chance to own a Nait 5i and use it with Dynaudio Excite X16s, Focus 160s and Focus 260s, then later an XS with the 160s and 260s. The X16/5i was my second favorite setup I've owned. My current 260/Uniti2 is my favorite setup to date. I did feel that the 5i played better with the 260s then with the 160s, probably due to the sensitivity of the speakers. I use to own Energy C300s not the Veritas at all but going from Energy to Dynaudio was a nice upgrade. I won't say Veritas to Emit will be the same, but I think the Emits could impress. 

 

What at are the DB1+? 

I'm happy to hear that the 5si can handle a 4 ohm load. Good stuff  

Ive owned many Energy speakers over the years and you're right, the newer line can't compete with the older Veritas.

In my above post I inadvertently named the DB1+'s as Dynaudio. I can't go back and edit it so please disregard. The DB1+'s are actually PMC.

Ok, makes sense. I've heard the DB1 before in some iteration. It was a good speaker. Rich, warm, good bass. 

I have a very lively room although I've managed to tame it down to an enjoyable state. I think the PMC's will be a great match for the room and the 5si.

I have a lively room also. They should pair well the 5i is a little more of an energetic sound to it and the PMCs are a like I said warm and rich so combined they should compliment one another nicely. The 5i doesn't liked to be pushed super hard tho, that's the point I traded it in, it would get shouty when pushed too hard driving my 160s. Perhaps the 5si will handle being pushed hard easier, and I mean pushed hard, not playing loud, but really pushing. 

The PMC DB1+ are tiny speakers but from what I've read they retain their composure when played hard. Will be interesting to see which amp keeps up better with them, as well as my 2.2i's; the Nova 150 or the 5si. I do hope the 5si doesn't run out of gas as I do like to push it from time to time

Since those DB1+ have been out in the wild, I have read about many systems which have been massively over specified getting the beans out of them. Never under estimate the littluns. 

TOBYJUG posted:

Since those DB1+ have been out in the wild, I have read about many systems which have been massively over specified getting the beans out of them. Never under estimate the littluns. 

You're a wise man Tobyjug 

Trying to figure out how to post a photo on this site. My usual way that I use on other audio forums doesn't seem to work here. Lets see...

Those look clean for their age!!! Nice bud!!

Callas01 posted:

Those look clean for their age!!! Nice bud!!

They've served me well

I had their bigger brother, the Veritas 2.3's, up until recently. Great speakers but these have always sounded better to me. 

Just a quick update to this. Received my 5si today. For the record, it absolutely trounces the Peachtree Nova 150.