Latest update…
“Project Going Active” is now a go.
Past few weeks, maybe months - in parallel - been studying Naim pre-amplifiers. As well as listening to speakers, thinking about system options, paths forwards, budgets and also working with Tony @BasicallySound.
At the recent point we kinda committed mentally to “going active”, another conversation was already underway about pre-amplifiers too. Tony, the music making magician he is, came up with an amazing solution that worked perfectly for us…
So, a NAC282 is now in the house…
Image : Our nearly new NAC282, arriving with us during June, following on from the month of its birthday and so just a year old.
Not quite minty fresh, but nearly so, as it’s only just a year old. Perhaps one of the last 282’s to come out of Salisbury HQ in 2023.
Really pleased with this addition into our musical life.
Currently using the 282 just with one HiCap DR ( we already had partnered with SN3) and through our SN3 as power only. So all passive again for now. Hooked up to our Epos ES14’s, its been a real treat past few days.
Two immediate observations.
- Enjoying the additional details, clarity, nuance and sound stage from recordings. ( Think we are now at the stage that can discern a decent studio recording from an average one).
- It’s nice to have the ES14’s rocking again. Every time we have added something new or better into the house, they have always - without exception - risen to the occasion and given more. It’s maybe a mark of how capable they really are.
The 282 is one piece as part of a decision for “going active” with a separate stand alone Naim pre-amplifier now sorted.
A few other things are moving around and in progress right now.
More on “Project Going Active” in time.
R