floor standing speakers

Posted by: Neil H on 21 March 2018

Im looking for a little advice if its possible, I have a pair of Naim Allae floor standers which I have had great pleasure out of over several years however I have just upgraded my hifi to a descent spec and feel its time to unplug my Allaes and look for a long term upgrade. I do have a few speakers which I have read some great reviews on them all but due to my geographical location it would be difficult without traveling a considerable distance to book a demo and listen to them at the relevant dealers. My choice so far, Proac Response D48, Focal Kanta #2 and Kef Reference 3 I had also the Spender D9 on my list but just learned they they are not up to the mark. Of course I do have the room to locate any of the mentioned speakers but the decision is tough, and I guess the only way to make one is to listen to them. My music library ranges from classical to Rock. Can anyone shed some light on experience on any of my choices?

I have Sondek LP12 Kore, cirkus, Tramp 2, Ekos 2, Lingo 4 and Krystal

Naim 252 SCDR, 250DR, Superline, CD5X and flatcap

Any comments will be welcomed and taken onboard, thank you

Posted on: 24 March 2018 by TK421

The Audio Barn have an ex-demo priced accordingly.

Posted on: 24 March 2018 by Neil H

Great Gents,

Thanks for the heads up.

Neil

Posted on: 04 May 2018 by Neil H

S3 posted:
Neil, that is a very sensible decision. Your allaes are top quality speakers and, with a 300DR feeding them, I’m sure you will be very impressed with what they produce. Do keep us updated and enjoy....
Regards
David

Hi David,

To keep you up to date...........

Well I took the plunge and purchased a new NAP300DR and must say its pretty amazing with the Alleas, you would think you were listening to something completely different, Im still burning in the amp so I have more performance to look forward too.

If anyone out there is thinking of making the leap to the NAP300DR then take it from me............Its well worth it I can't stop giggling!!!!

Many thanks David for your comment

Neil

Posted on: 04 May 2018 by leni v

What made you to disconsider the spendor d9? Heard good thingrs about the vandersteen treo ct but did not have a chance to demo them yet.they fetch good reviews, on paper remindes you of the SL2.saw on stereophile an interview with Richard vandersteen, very impresive.