272/555DR Replacement

Posted by: Russt on 23 August 2018

I have been looking for an improvement to my 272/555DR into my ATC Active 40's but I didn't want any more boxes so a ND555 and separate Pre-amp were out of the question and budget. I thought about a used NDS but again I would need a separate Pre-amp so this was discounted too.

I think I may have found my replacement! I saw a 3 month old Linn Klimax DS for a really good price! The seller was linked to my dealer so I knew it was genuine. It was delivered this morning and initial impressions, very impressed, more detail and plenty of foot tapping even from stone cold.

A very neat & elegant solution and set up was really easy with no issues.

I will let it settle down for a few days before comparing with my 272/555DR which I will keep powered up in the mean time. I will then decide which system I will keep and sell the other.

If I do decide to sell my 272/555DR can I still be a member of the forum as I still have Powerlines feeding my ATC's?

Happy days

Russ

Posted on: 10 November 2018 by Musicraft (Derby)

Just to clarify my previous post - balanced input only.

Posted on: 10 November 2018 by GraemeH

HiFiman posted:
Finkfan posted:
Hi Russ
My 272 is more than likely leaving me very soon. Adding a 555 improved it greatly but I’ve not been entirely convinced by it. I am sticking with Naim and will look at NDX2 and NDS at some point.
Am I right in thinking that your 555 is none DR and no Powerline?
GraemeH also tried a none DR 555 and returned it for a XPSdr as he felt something was missing from the sound.

Yes. The 555PS non-DR has the initial ‘wow’ but then somehow robs the 272 of its ‘nimbleness’...everything sounded ‘bigger’ but somehow slower, more constrained and shut-in.

The XPSDR is much happier to my ears and, although I’ve never heard a 555PSDR on the 272, I’m sure it’s a further improvement.