Oh dear, communication today from my ever friendly dealer, to the effect that he will have available, next Spring, a new 500 DR , and guess what, his initial offer, to include a trade in on my 300 DR is, at the very least, interesting. 
Here's the thing though; I'm extremely happy with my present power amp, particularly with the recent introduction of an ND 555.
I'll obviously demo the 500 at home, but I am aware that there's a few folks on here who have done the comparison, and have surprisingly come down in favour of the "lesser" amp, the 300.
So, lot's of time yet for me to decide, but I'd welcome thoughts from anyone who's had both, or who has at least done a home head to head audition.
The fun just never stops, does it?
Chris Dolan posted:Dave J posted:Just saw Peter’s post, coincidentally I bought my 300 from him.
I didn't know that
Yep. Serviced and then DR’d. To add to the story, it was used by Cymbiosis in their Kudos Titan event as I’d just acquired their 500DR and there was no time to get a replacement. Apparently it drove the 808’s with ease... ????
Well, as we approach the end of the festive season, and, having eaten to excess over Christmas, I need only get New Year out of the way, before embarking on my "beans on toast diet" between then and early April, when my dealer will be setting up a home demo of a new 500 DR ................... nothing will be decided until then, but the betting seems heavily in favour of a purchase!
Anyway, trust you all had a smashing Chrissy, and aw ra best furra New Year tae ye all fae me. 
I will (mostly) look forward to your reports, Dave. 
Chris Dolan posted:There is a gorgeous symbiosis between the NAC552/552PS DR and the NAP500/500PS DR. The 300 DR is great of course but the 500 is sublime - it is just right
This 'symbiosis' is that the whole truth is greater than the sum of its parts. The 552 shines brightest when coupled with the 500. I have referred to this previously as the 552/500 as a very heavy 4-box integrated amp. Which is not to say that the 552 cannot perform well outside of it.....the 552/150 combo I tried out was nobodies fool and easily destroyed a 112/Supercap/500 that I also (foolishly) tried out. BUT IME a 552/300 does not offer that large slice of magic that the 552/500 does with consummate ease.
MDS posted:I will (mostly) look forward to your reports, Dave.
No music, Chez Dave, this afternoon, as I'm rebuilding my Fraim, due to the arrival of a set of tall legs, to replace a standard height set in the present setup.
These have been kindly sent to me by an absolute gentleman over on the Fishy place, in return for a donation to the charity of my choice, which does help restore one's faith in the good guys out there.
But why, dear reader, do I need an additional set of tall legs?
Who knows? 
dave marshall posted:MDS posted:I will (mostly) look forward to your reports, Dave.
No music, Chez Dave, this afternoon, as I'm rebuilding my Fraim, due to the arrival of a set of tall legs, to replace a standard height set in the present setup.
These have been kindly sent to me by an absolute gentleman over on the Fishy place, in return for a donation to the charity of my choice, which does help restore one's faith in the good guys out there.
But why, dear reader, do I need an additional set of tall legs?
Who knows?
I would face a similar constraint. Maybe that's a saviour? 
MDS posted:dave marshall posted:MDS posted:I will (mostly) look forward to your reports, Dave.
No music, Chez Dave, this afternoon, as I'm rebuilding my Fraim, due to the arrival of a set of tall legs, to replace a standard height set in the present setup.
These have been kindly sent to me by an absolute gentleman over on the Fishy place, in return for a donation to the charity of my choice, which does help restore one's faith in the good guys out there.
But why, dear reader, do I need an additional set of tall legs?
Who knows?
I would face a similar constraint. Maybe that's a saviour?
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