It will I’m sure.
Good buy there, enjoy.
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Just going to make that system sing!
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Yes, the same way as the CDS3 / XPS 2 was good enough for the 552.
I relay only Hificritic review that pointed that the Nd555/ 2X 555 dr is more in the Statement league than 500 series. Martin Colloms felt the 552 was holding a bit the Nd555/ twin ps.
One or two members here think the same. They have now the S1.
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I recently upgraded to a 552 using it with a 300dr and T606 speakers front end is a ND555 and believe me it not only shines it positively sparkles.
Enjoy your 552 you will not regret it.
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I find it strange that the 552dr is holding the sources back, as when I was trying new streamers i found it was the streamer that was holding back.
As when we put different streamers through a naim 500 system it coped with the extra it was receiving over what the ND555 could do.
Sure a S1 will make it sound different as would any other pre, as it will have its own colour that’s it added, as a S1 will do something to the single as it has lots of components the single has to go through and that has to colour it.
If you want a true transparent pre then go for an expensive passive one, as its just a very well made and expensive volume pot and switch pot, but that probably will sound worse in your naim system
Could be a 2012 model, in which case I might pass. Just waiting for confirmation now.
Did seem a bit too good…
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Hence my earlier question as to whether it was a DR, if it is an early one does it need a service check and then still good to go?
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I’m told it’s an original DR and they think it’s been serviced so I’m waiting on confirmation of details. If it’s been recently serviced then I might just go for it, but it’s doesn’t sound like the ‘box opened never used’ description was quite right. It did say ex demo to be fair but I was thinking three years old max.
The unit is at a different branch to where their Naim expert I’m dealing with is based, hence the uncertainty.
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Yes, I’d be wary of anything not as originally described. It sounds at best that they don’t know what they are doing, and at worst that they are hiding something. I’d need a lot more confidence in the history before buying.
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My original reaction that it seems too good to be true is still the correct one I feel. Most ex demo units are 3 years old or less and certainly not unused - really??? I paid more for mine which is a 2010 (although admittedly recently dr’d and serviced)
O dear, I hope it isn’t the case but it is starting to sound to good to be true…
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Very true Dunc, the S1 pre is a bit of a coloured old affair 
ATB Peter
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That’s a bit disappointing, 2012 model doesn’t sound like ex demo to me.
I noticed you have a 252 I’m several weeks in with mine purchased new including the SCDR unable to afford a new 552, oh well…,
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I look forward to reading about your experiences with Soulution electronics, Thomas. No more Burndy cables and no more humming toroidal transformers! Oh, the joy!
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Every time I’m tempted by the 552 (ie this thread among others), I just look up the price and take a reality check! So unless the Magic Fairy visits, 252 it is - I’m not missing what I’ve not heard.
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I’m still very tempted but want chapter and verse on its history and condition.
Distance selling regs and a five year warranty as standard gives me a fair amount of protection, plus I’ve bought from this dealer before (a 272) and they were excellent.
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Careful! The 5 year warranty only applies to brand new (not demo) kit AFAIK
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It’s was advertised with a five year warranty but you’re right I best check this as well!
Found this recently posted by @Naim.Marketing
Demonstration-stock units are slightly different in that the 2 year warranty clock starts ticking the day we ship to the retailer - these units are not eligible for the extended 5 years warranty. Any of the 2 years that is left to run when the retailer sells the demo unit on is transferred, but can not be extended.
Possibly no manufacturer warranty then - but perhaps the dealer is stumping up their own cover 
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Retailers and distributors are, naturally, free to offer their own warranties. It’s just best to ask exactly what you are getting when you buy, rather than make assumptions.
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