Fraim vs SC DR?

Posted by: daren_p on 22 June 2017

Curious to hear other input, I was all set to finally take the plunge & order some full Fraim levels for my Naim gear (& a couple FraimLite levels for non Naim gear).  I have been putting this off for a long time as out of all my purchases, this one is the hardest for me to justify vs the cost.  Right now I'm Metrum acoustics Menuet DAC for digital, RP6/Simaudio 310LP Neo for analog, 282, HCDR, 250DR, HiLine from DAC.  I'm currently just using what they call a "flexi" rack here (in that the shelves are adjustable).  Its just DIY, 3/4" threaded roads with 3/4" thick MDF shelves.  Now just when I was about to place my order for the Fraim levels, a local dealer has got a trade in SC DR that is very recent, that is rather temping.  My plan is to stick with the 282 for some time but my only other planned black box upgrade in the future was going to be the SC DR.  I'm still leaning towards going with Fraim but I'm curious what other owners think about which upgrade is better?  (trading in my HC DR would actually make the SC DR the cheaper option).    

Posted on: 23 June 2017 by Innocent Bystander

Cease sounds better than seize in the phrase (I don't know about misspelling of sieze)

Posted on: 23 June 2017 by Dozey

I use where when referring to written use, and when when referring to spoken use.

Posted on: 23 June 2017 by Allante93
Hungryhalibut posted:

I'm not sure whether Allante's misspelling of sieze, or whether your where should when is confusing me more. 

Voice voice-activated texting how do you think I can post so much modern technology at its best however my vocabulary has increased with Leaps and Bounds due to the form over and out HH the big fish

Posted on: 23 June 2017 by Allante93
Allante93 posted:
daren_p posted:

Curious to hear other ..........  I'm still leaning towards going with Fraim but I'm curious what other owners think about which upgrade is better?  (trading in my HC DR would actually make the SC DR the (cheaper option).

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@ the OP

Obviously, you need both!

The Fraim is not partial to Naim gear, it will enhance your whole System.

Google SC for Sale, it's a rare Bird, don't Snooze on this.

Pick it up, Today!

Now you can judge for yourself:

HCDR vs SCDR > 282

Now, you can always upgrade your DIY Rack, just check with your (regular) Dealer!

Who demos Naim Gear with the (inferior) Fraimlite, and this is his Livelihood.

Hint!

Seize  the Moment!

The SCDR is a Rare Bird, especially accross the Pond!

Once you have secured both, SCDR & Rack, you can share your hands on experience with the Forum.

JMHO.

Allante93!

Posted on: 23 June 2017 by Allante93

Thanks Guys, I erased the previous post, what about the content! 

Any Good! LOL....

Posted on: 23 June 2017 by Innocent Bystander

Allante, your interesting use of English, it seems contributed to by voice recognition software, may sometimes confuse some of us, and certainly keeps some of us amused - we might sometimes make fun of the way some of your things are said, but you're doing far better at it than I ever could in a language other than my mother tongue.

Posted on: 23 June 2017 by Allante93

Just learned a new word:

Voice activated texting has its faults, but the bright side it can correct previously in correct Spellings:

Wa la no its:

Definition of voilà

  1. —used to call attention, to express satisfaction or approval, or to suggest an appearance as if by magic

Posted on: 23 June 2017 by Allante93
Innocent Bystander posted:

Allante, your interesting use of English, it seems contributed to by voice recognition software, may sometimes confuse some of us, and certainly keeps some of us amused - we might sometimes make fun of the way some of your things are said, but you're doing far better at it than I ever could in a language other than my mother tongue.

Innocent, the Main thing is, I've your attention, and I appreciate that, it makes me feel good!

Humans, interesting creatures!��

As they say over here:

Don't hate the player, hate the game!

Don't get so involved in the Messenger, that you loose the Message!

A love this Forum!

Out!

Posted on: 23 June 2017 by Allante93
Allante93 posted:
Hungryhalibut posted:

I'm not sure whether Allante's misspelling of sieze, or whether your where should when is confusing me more. 

I'm confused, which is it:

Seize the day" is a translation of the Latin phrase Carpe diem (quam minimum credula postero), which means "Seize the day, put little trust in tomorrow". In other words, enjoy yourself now. Who knows what the future will bring? ... To seize the moment means to make the most of the moment you are living

LOL.......

Posted on: 23 June 2017 by daren_p

Okay, so back on topic....  There was mention of buying a cheaper rack but to be honest, if I did this I would always question if there would still be an improvement if I went full Fraim, so I'd rather just start with it & not have any urge to swap in the future.  Same with the FraimLite, as mentioned I have already bought two levels of it for my non Naim gear, but the base & two other levels with Naim gear will be full Fraim.  The cost of getting FraimLite base & two levels vs full fraim of the same is only ~$1500CDN & I would much rather spend the extra now then have the urge to upgrade in the future (& if I went through all the bother to add the parts to make the FraimLite equivalent Fraim, the cost difference would be very minimal?

Posted on: 23 June 2017 by Allante93
daren_p posted:

Okay, so back on topic.......

I have already bought two levels of it for my non Naim gear, but the base & two other levels with Naim gear will be full Fraim.  

Excellent, no more (flexi rack)! That takes care of the rack, have you decided on the SCDR?

I missed the last one that showed up on Canuck, as I mentioned, they don't show up often! 

""Right now I'm Metrum acoustics Menuet DAC for digital, RP6/Simaudio 310LP Neo for analog, 282, HCDR, 250DR, HiLine from DAC.""

Nice System without SCDR!

{Fraim vs SC DR ?}

Cease the moment! LOL.....

Enjoy you Music!

Allante93!

 

 

Posted on: 23 June 2017 by Allante93
daren_p posted:

Curious to hear other input, I was all set to......

Now just when I was about to place my order for the Fraim levels, a local dealer has got a trade in SC DR that is very recent, that is rather temping.  

Checked your profile, just curious, what providence of Canada do you reside?

Allante93!